I booked a cruise on the Fame for me and my daughters from Salem down to Boston Harbor to view the tall ships that were in port for Sail Boston. We arrived at Pickering Wharf, picked out on spot on deck to sit and got under way smoothly. On our cruise down to Boston, captain Mike and able his crew -- Jake and John -- were friendly and did a wonderful job regaling us about the area's and the (original) Fame's rich maritime history. Captain Mike's wife also treated us to some wonderful ginger cookies. Upon arrival in Boston Harbor, Captain Mike told us about the various ships in port as we encountered them, and did a great job navigating around the various piers and slips to see the tall ships. In the afternoon, those who were interested helped raise the sails. We enjoyed a beautiful sail back up to Salem, with opportunities to helm the Fame at the tiller for those so inclined.
My daughters and I enjoyed a wonderful time on this cruise and highly recommend it to anyone interested in sailing, spending time on the water and/or learning more about New England's maritime heritage.