2-Hour Salem Sound Schooner Sail
Sail a 1930 schooner past Salem Sound lighthouses
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 25 people
Includes
Soft drinks, water, captain
Highlights
Explore Salem Sound aboard Malabar X, a 1930 schooner designed by John G. Alden. Take in island and coastal views while learning about Salem and the surrounding area.
- See up to five area lighthouses from the water
- Marvel at the schooner's original craftsmanship
- Discover coastlines around Salem, Marblehead, Beverly and Manchester-by-the-Sea
- Keep a lookout for seals, porpoises and whales
Itinerary
- Free parking (arrive 30 minutes prior to departure)
- Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure
- Safety orientation before leaving the dock
- Underway using engine power
- Point the ship into the wind as we set sail (guests may participate)
- Shut off the engine and let the wind be our guide as we point out the main points of interest and answer questions about the area and the ship
- Drink service resumes after the sails are up.
- Incredible photo opportunities throughout the sail. Let us be your personal photographers for photos at the ships wheel.
- Keep a lookout for marine life. Seals, porpoise and even whales have been sighted during our sails.
- Last call for alcohol 30 minutes prior to returning to the dock
- Lower sails and motoring in gives all a sense of returning from a true sailing experience with new stories and new friends.
What's Included
- Ice-filled coolers
- La Croix
- Bottled water
- USCG-licensed captain and crew
- Required safety equipment
Important details
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs cannot be brought onboard and must remain on the dock
- Sailing may proceed in light fog or rain showers when the captain considers conditions safe
- Crew gratuity is not included in the listed price; customary gratuity is 15–20% of the trip price
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 nonrefundable. If the ship does not sail due to weather and cannot be rescheduled, you'll receive a full refund.
Product ID: NZNCPM
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
10 Blaney St., Salem, MA 01970
