Salem: Historic Schooner Sailing Cruise
ID: GYG474489-851457
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Sail aboard the historic Schooner Fame on a sightseeing cruise of Salem. Relax on board as you see some of the region's landmarks from the water and enjoy a beverage from the fully-licensed bar on board.
Ride aboard a full-scale replica of the first American privateer schooner to get to sea during the War of 1812. Marvel at the scenery, drink a beverage, and get up close to a vessel that has been modelled on the original Fame which was the first privateer to send in a captured vessel.
Sail from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem, MA, with as many as five times daily and witness the picturesque sights along the way - a great trip for all ages.
Learn about Salem Sound, where pirates, privateers, East Indiamen, and men of war have been making history for 400-years.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this vessel, which seized over 20 prizes in the waters off Maine, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick before being lost in the Bay of Fundy in 1814.
Highlights
- Put your feet up and enjoy knocking back a rum punch
- Help raise the sails, take the tiller, or just enjoy your time on the water
- See forts, lighthouses, and gorgeous waterfront homes
- Experience sailing on this traditional gaff-rigged schooner
- Select from a number of beverages at the onboard bar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Traffic and parking are very challenging on weekends and and especially in October. Allow extra time for traffic and parking
• If you miss the boat you will not receive a refund
• The vessel has a liquor license, which means you cannot bring your own alcohol aboard. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks are all available for purchase at reasonable prices. Bring your own food and snacks, but no coolers are allowed
• The schooner is not ADA complaint or wheelchair accessible. Passengers must be able to walk up and down the marina ramp, and ascend five steps to board the schooner. The crew is standing by to help
Fame is located right in downtown Salem at Pickering Wharf Marina on Wharf Street.
If you want a GPS address, use 86 Wharf Street, Salem. The ticket booth has no postal address, but it is directly outside the new Finz restaurant (where Victoria Station used to be).
Take Route 114 into Salem and follow the signs to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. There is metered parking on Derby Street, two-hour parking on Wharf Street (stay much longer and you could be stickered or towed), and cheap garage parking in the garage at the corner of Derby and Congress streets.
Parking is more difficult and the rates all go up on weekends, especially in October.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
