Gloucester Private Sailing Charter
Private schooner sailing with captain and crew included
Duration
2 hrs–all day
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Exclusive vessel, captain, crew
Highlights
Set sail aboard the Schooner Isabella for a private outing shaped around your plans. Explore local waters on a comfortable schooner built for small-group charters.
- Customize your sail for a sunset, date night, family outing, or day trip
- Explore nearby coastal villages or the Essex River aboard a shallow-draft schooner
- Bring your own drinks and food for the sail
- Use the onboard marine restroom, accessed by a boat ladder below deck
What's Included
- Exclusive use of the vessel
- Captain and crew services
Important details
- Arrive before boarding; the vessel leaves at sail time and cannot return for late arrivals
- No illegal drugs, including cannabis or cannabis products, are allowed onboard
- Trained service animals are welcome; pets and other animals are not allowed
- Wheelchair access is not available; boarding requires a sloped gangway, floating docks, and a short staircase
- Sailing usually continues in light rain and moderate weather; the captain decides whether conditions are safe near departure
- No cooking, reheating, or food refrigeration is available onboard
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 14 days before sail time without penalty. Later cancellations are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. If the operator modifies or cancels your reservation, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
FAQs
Bring a sweatshirt or windbreaker for cooler conditions on the water. Wear sneakers, sandals, or boat shoes instead of dress shoes or high heels, and consider bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.
Use the small Maritime Gloucester lot, limited metered parking on Harbor Loop, or metered lots on Rogers Street less than a two-minute walk from the vessel. Allow extra time during summer festivals, concerts, and events.
For this sailing charter, consider taking Dramamine about 30 minutes before sailing if you are prone to motion sickness.
Meeting details
Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA
