2-Hour Classic Schooner Sail on Salem Sound
Sail Salem Sound aboard a 1930 classic schooner
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Soft drinks, water, captain
Highlights
Step aboard Malabar X, a classic schooner built in 1930, for a sail through Salem Sound. Pass islands, coastal towns, and up to five area lighthouses while taking in the vessel's craftsmanship.
- Take in views of Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, and Manchester-by-the-Sea
- Help raise a sail or steer the schooner
- Learn about Salem and the surrounding area
- Capture photos aboard a historic American sailing yacht
- Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for cooler conditions on the water
What's Included
- Soft drinks
- Bottled water
- United States Coast Guard-inspected safety equipment
- United States Coast Guard-licensed captain and crew
Important details
- Arrive ready to board 15 minutes before departure
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs cannot be brought aboard and must remain on the dock
- Expect the sail to proceed in light fog or rain if the captain considers conditions safe
- Crew gratuity is not included; customary gratuity is 15–20% of the trip price
- Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase aboard
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 48 hours before departure for a full refund minus a 10% admin fee. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are not refunded. If the ship does not sail due to weather and cannot be rescheduled, you will receive a full refund. Rescheduled trips cannot be cancelled.
FAQs
Bring a jacket, sweatshirt, or windbreaker and weather-appropriate items such as a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. It is usually 5–10 degrees cooler on the water. The sail may proceed in light fog, mist, or rain showers if the captain considers conditions safe.
Wheelchairs cannot be brought aboard and must remain on the dock. Crew can assist you aboard Malabar X and to a comfortable seat.
Use the public dock restrooms before departure when they are open during extended business hours. A restroom is also available aboard, though it has a vintage mechanism.
Meeting details
Ferry Dock, 10 Blaney St, Salem, MA 01970