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    Gloucester 2-Hour Private Sailing Charter

    Make Schooner Ardelle yours for a private sail on Gloucester Harbor

    5.0 stars• 111 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 49 people

    Includes

    Private vessel, captain, crew

    Highlights

    Make Schooner Ardelle your own for a private sail with a captain and crew. This traditional 58-foot Gloucester fishing schooner was built, owned, and operated by Master Shipwright Harold Burnham and his family.

    • Explore Gloucester's historic harbor under sail
    • Celebrate company outings, family events, weddings, birthdays, or memorial services
    • Bring your own food and soft drinks for your gathering

    What's Included

    • Exclusive use of Schooner Ardelle
    • Captain and crew services

    Important details

    • Wheelchair access is not available; boarding requires a sloped gangway, floating docks, and a short staircase
    • Do not bring alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, cannabis, or cannabis products aboard
    • Arrive with your full party and be present at boarding; the vessel leaves at sail time and cannot return for late arrivals

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel up to 14 days before sail time without penalty. Later cancellations lose the deposit and cannot be rescheduled. Light rain and moderate weather usually run; severe or unsafe weather may cancel up to sail time. If the operator cancels, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.

    Product ID: HB4BEY

    FAQs

    Yes. Everyone aboard, including caterers, photographers, musicians, infants, and toddlers, counts toward your private charter's passenger total.

    Alcoholic beverages are not included, but beer, hard seltzer, wine, Prosecco, soda, and water are available for purchase. Beer and hard seltzer cost $6, wine and 16-ounce beer cost $8, soda and water cost $2, and Prosecco costs $35 per bottle.

    Yes. Restrooms are available ashore at Maritime Gloucester, and Schooner Ardelle has a marine restroom aboard.

    Meeting details

    Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Experience provided by Maritime Heritage Charters

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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