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Schooner Adventure

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23 Harbor Lp

Gloucester, MA 01930

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Sail on Gloucester's flagship vessel! A National Historic Landmark and an icon of the American fisheries, Adventure is a 122' historic wooden dory fishing schooner built in 1926 in Essex. She is a living monument to the famous Grand Bank Gloucester fishing schooners and the intrepid fishermen that sailed them. We offer educational programming, community sails for the public, special expeditions, and private charters.  Host an event that will sail into history! Celebrate your wedding, retirement, or big birthday aboard this authentic Tall Ship! Adventure offers a unique venue for your next corporate outing. Contact us today to learn about our community sails, youth education programs, and charters. …

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Great time - fun, informative, and interactive. Captain and crew are very accommodating. Highly recommend.

Fantastic educational experience on this historic wonder!

A majestic sailing experience! What a beautiful, fully restored, historic schooner. We had a such a great time with my whole family - young and old, sailing in scenic Gloucester Harbor and learning about the history of Adventure. The crew was friendly and helpful and even had the kids help raise the sails. The three hour sail was the perfect length of time to go out. We even brought our own picnic. We can't wait to sail on Adventure again - maybe next time we'll charter her so our whole family can go!

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Tickets can be purchased with: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.  If you are interested in booking a private charter, please call us at 978-281-8079 or email us at [email protected]

Reservation / Cancellation Policy

New England weather can be unpredictable; the captain may decide whether or not to sail very close to departure time. Severe weather, heavy winds, or heavy rain may cause postponement or cancellation. There may be other reasons for cancellation. Passengers will be notified of a cancellation by email or text (if provided), as far in advance as possible . We will also post the status of the trip on Schooner Adventure ’s Facebook page and our website calendar page. If the weather is in doubt, please make sure to check your email and FB!

* If the sail for which you purchased tickets is rescheduled due to the weather, you have the following options:

-Exchange your tickets for another event of equivalent value.

-Donate the cost of your ticket to support Schooner Adventure ’s mission.

-Request a refund.

* If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so by the close of business the day prior to your sail. A passenger cancelling their reservation has the following options:

- Exchange your tickets for another event of equivalent value.

- Donate the cost of your ticket to support Schooner Adventure’ s mission.

- We do not offer refunds for cancelled reservations or no-shows.

Policy Notices

Food, Alcohol, and Smoking Information • Guests are invited to bring a picnic and their own beverages on Public Sails. Alcoholic beverages are permitted in moderation; no large coolers please. The Captain reserves the right to limit consumption. Refreshments are not available for sale on board. • In the interest of promoting ocean sustainability, Schooner Adventure encourages a carry in /carry out policy. Please consider bringing non-disposable cups, beverage containers and utensils. We have limited capacity trash and recycling on board. • Smoking and the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems is prohibited on the Vessel at all times. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on the docks. Policy Notices • Schooner Adventure reserves the right to change, cancel, or reschedule a sail at any time due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Notice will be given as soon as possible. • All passengers 12 years of age or under must be accompanied by an adult. This is a public event. By purchasing tickets you grant permission to Schooner Adventure to utilize your image, likeness, appearance, and statements in any live or recorded audio, video, or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication, or reproduction made of, or at, the event for any purpose, without further authorization from or compensation to you or anyone acting on your behalf.

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Sail into History on Gloucester’s flagship vessel!

A National Historic Landmark and an icon of the American fisheries, Adventure is a 122′ historic wooden dory fishing schooner built in 1926 in Essex. She is a living monument to the famous Grand Bank Gloucester fishing schooners and the intrepid fishermen that sailed them.

We offer educational programming, public sails, special sails, and private charters.  Host an event that will sail into history! Celebrate your wedding, retirement, or big birthday aboard this authentic Tall Ship! Adventure offers a unique venue for your next corporate outing.

Contact us today to learn about our youth education programs and charters.

• 23 Harbor Loop at Maritime Gloucester, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Schooner Adventure at Maritime Gloucester

Communities > Gloucester, Massachusetts > Schooner Adventure at Maritime Gloucester

Schooner Adventure at Maritime Gloucester is a 122 foot historic wooden dory fishing schooner built in 1926 in Essex, MA. Originally constructed of white oak and yellow pine, she was designed as a knockabout- without a bowsprit for the safety of the crew. The Schooner Adventure is listed on the National register of Historic Places, an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures, and the flagship of Gloucester, Massachusetts, America’s oldest fishing port, founded in 1623. She is being restored to serve as a living monument to Massachusetts fishing heritage and to the over 5,000 fishermen who sailed out of Gloucester and never returned. The Schooner Adventure will sail from the Harriet Webster Pier at Maritime Gloucester as a floating museum with hands-on education about the vessel, the men who sailed the vessel, the history of dory fishing on the Grand Banks and of course- the fish and what has become of one of the most productive fisheries in the world.

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Harriet Webster Pier is located at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop in Gloucester.

http://www.schooner-adventure.org

Notes & Advisories

Adventure’s complete restoration serves as an example of historic vessel preservation in accordance with guidelines prepared by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service’s “National Maritime Initiative. The vessel will serve as a dockside attraction when not sailing and will be open.

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Sail Calendar & Tickets

Public Sail tickets are posted online two weeks in advance and we frequently add addtional sails based on demand. Our public sail schedule is subject to change until a ticket is purchased. Please check back on our website two weeks before your desired sail date for updated availabilities If a sail is not listed on the calendar it is sold out and no longer available for purchase.

Public Sail tickets are posted online two weeks in advance and we frequently add additional sails based on demand. Our public sail schedule is subject to change until a ticket is purchased. Please check back on our website two weeks before your desired sail date for updated availabilities. If a sail is not listed on the calendar it is sold out and no longer available for purchase.

Our final sail of the 2023 season will be on Saturday, September 30th.

Public Sails

Maritime Heritage Charters offers 2-hour public sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle around scenic Gloucester Harbor daily throughout our sailing season from May-October (Columbus Day Weekend).  

All sail tickets include admission to Maritime Gloucester.

Private Charters

A private charter is a perfect way to gather together for company outings, family events, weddings, birthdays, and memorial services. Whatever occasion you wish to celebrate, we can help you arrange for a memorable sail. We offer affordable options for  both small and large groups. 

Special Events

Maritime Heritage Charters offers a wide variety of special event sails throughout the season. Join us for an all day Circumnavigation Sail around Cape Ann, a Schooner Challenge with other local vessels, or one of our music or history sails, there is something for every one!

“Just spent a beautiful late summer Sunday afternoon on the Schooner Ardelle for the first time and am sure it was not my last!!!

A very hospitable and friendly environment with great personable experience from the shipwright/builder and captain himself Harold and his crew. The slow pace of the afternoon sail was just what I needed and what better way to do it on a schooner sail in Gloucester Harbor. Gentle breezes, full sails, a warming sun and amicable guests made for great conversation and experience.

Thank you again and look forward to another sail hopefully before the season closes out!!!” -Steve K.

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Sail with us on Gloucester's flagship vessel! A National Historic Landmark and an icon of the American fisheries, Adventure is a 122' historic wooden dory fishing schooner built in 1926 in Essex. She is a living monument to the famous Grand Bank Gloucester fishing schooners and the intrepid fishermen that sailed them. We offer educational programming, community sails for the public, special expeditions, and private charters. Host an event that will sail into history aboard this authentic Tall Ship! Adventure offers a unique venue for private charters. The vessel is available to celebrate your wedding, retirement, birthday, your next corporate outing and more. Schooner Adventure also offers exciting, hands on youth education programs. Contact us to learn more!

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Welcome Aboard!

Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of this beautiful 65- foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light southwesterly breeze.

Join us for a sail and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails, or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester’s coastline.

“Such an easy, relaxing, and incredibly worthwhile experience! The crew is very friendly and will take great care of you while you’re on board. This was our first visit to Gloucester together, and I’m glad we were able to share this experience with family.”

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In addition to our one and a half-hour public sails, we also offer several “Specialty Sails”. Some are longer and offer dessert or music. Some offer pricing specials.

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This Friday, 9/8 we’re excited to welcome back The Woodland Strings Band on board the Schooner Lannon. An incredible mix of Celtic music, folk and bluegrass - Tickets available online at www.schooner.org 🎶

What. A. Weekend. This years’ Schooner Festival was one for the books! An amazing turnout for schooners, sailors, and visitors alike! We love to call Gloucester home and are thankful we are able to share our community with those near and far. Already looking forward to next year!

POV: Greeting the Schooners as they sail in to Gloucester Harbor for Labor Day Weekend! This weekend is the 39th Annual Schooner Festival in Gloucester, MA! The Lannon is offering sails to view the visiting Schooners on Friday 9/1 at 2:00 and Saturday 9/2 at 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00!

Captain Heath at the helm with a nice breeze in the harbor today! Open to the public: -Wednesday 8/23 @ 1:00 + 5:45 sunset sail -Thursday 8/24 @ 1:00 - $24 Tickets!! 🎟️ Tickets available online at www.schooner.org.

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