Windjammer Classic Sunset Sail

Overview

Maine sunsets are best appreciated from the water aboard the romantic Appledore II! This tall ship is limited to 49 passengers for an intimate sailing experience. She is a modern windjammer with luxurious accommodations and plenty of seating. The wide decks allow you to walk around with ease and take in all of the gorgeous sunset views.

City: Camden

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $64.95

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $64.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Sunset cruise

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years

What To Expect

Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre

Your sunset sailing cruise departs from Bayview Landing, at the heart of Camden Harbor. Mariners consider Camden Harbor one of the most beautiful harbors in New England, framed by the mountains greeting the sea. Feel the sense of adventure as the crew hoists the sails. Participate in this age-old tradition by joining in and help raise the sails. Take a turn at the wheel and feel the exhilaration of captaining a traditional wooden ship.

Schooner Appledore II Windjammer Cruise

The Appledore II was hand-built in 1978 at the Gamage Shipyard in Maine in the finest shipbuilding tradition. She proved her seaworthiness by circumnavigating the globe. She continues to sail a 2,000 mile ocean voyage twice a year between her summer home of Camden, Maine and winter home of tropical Key West, Florida.

Curtis Island Light

Your Downeast Maine boat tour takes you past Curtis Island Light, helping navigate seafarers since 1836, and into Penobscot Bay. As we sail along the rugged coastline, take in the majestic mountains, only one of two places along the Atlantic seaboard where the mountains drop off into the ocean. With the painted sky as your exquisite backdrop, gaze at the magnificent mansions, historic inns and elegant yachts. Watch for porpoises, eagles and ospreys. Along the jagged rocks, look for seals and shorebirds, including guillernots, cousins to puffins.

Mount Battie

Quench your thirst with cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks, all available for purchase during your sailing cruise. Gather close to your loved ones as the fiery sun sets over Mount Battie and toast the end of an amazing day. Against the darkened sky, the blink of the Curtis Island Light guides us back home to Camden Harbor.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (194)

Kim L

Oct 2018

Celebrated our Anniversary with a sunset sail aboard the Appledore II in Camden, ME. This was my second sunset sail aboard the Appledore II; I enjoyed it so much with friends earlier in the summer, that my husband and I decided to book a sail for our anniversary. Captain Matt and Mates Sydney x 2 were amazing, informative, and welcoming to all passengers aboard from little children celebrating birthdays to older adults enjoying a night out on the ocean. Passengers could help with the sails or take the wheel. We also enjoyed adult beverages and appetizers as we sailed about. The weather cooperated and gave us a beautiful sunset amidst the backdrop of autumn leaves in varying shades of yellow, red, green, and orange. We will do this again! We highly recommend the sunset sail with this fantastic crew.

walbo

Sep 2018

We decided to take a sailboat( schooner) on Penobscot Bay in Camden ME. We booked the Appledore cruise. The crew was great. It was easy to walk about the boat. They served great appetizers and you could get a drink at an extra cost. The crew was very informative and answered all of our questions about the boat or even personal (how they started sailing). They offered blankets when the sun went down and even an infant had her own makeshift crib! The sunset was beautiful and we met some great other tourists! Thanks for great memories!

BellasBoy69

Sep 2018

A wonderful first time experience. Captain John and 2 crew mates, both named Sydney, unfurled the large sails, even enlisted my aid to help, as we moved out of Camden Harbor on calm waters. Waited on by aforementioned talented and beautiful mates, we had beverages and some hors d'oeuvres. Once out on Penobscot Bay, we were regaled with many a lengthy poem by "Pirate John", not the captain. Turning back toward the harbor, we caught a wonderful wind, a hold on to your hat kind of wind, and it felt like we were flying as we reentered Camden Harbor, just as the sun set behind Mount Battie. It was a two hour trip that, as we docked, felt not nearly long enough. The captain and crew actually stay on board 365 days a year, half spent in Maine, the other, a 10 day sailing to Key West.