This was to be the highlight of our second honeymoon and it did not disappoint. What a wonderful trip. We were out for about 2 hours. You motor out of the harbor and then volunteers can come and help hoist the sails. I did not do this because of a bad knee, but later I got to steer the ship. I was so thrilled that I did not run aground and was able to keep us on course. I had a great time. There were also opportunities to take down the sails, and fold the flag after they took it down. There are snacks on board (they discourage you bringing food on the ship) but everything is so reasonably priced. There was water, sodas, beer , wine, and a rum drink and snacks. After we were out on the water a while, the captain told us the history of the boat and what privateering was like in the war of 1812. They even shot off a cannon. It was a little cannon. I found out it's purpose was not to put a whole in the side of the ship but to put a whole in someone else's sail. Lots of history, lots of sailing , lots of fun. If you get a chance, go. It was awesome. There is something peaceful and relaxing about being on the water.