Reserve a traditional schooner for your celebration on Gloucester Harbor
2 Hours
Up to 49 people
Private vessel, captain, crew
Celebrate together aboard the Schooner Ardelle, a traditional 58-foot Gloucester fishing schooner. Sail Gloucester’s historic harbor with exclusive use of the vessel, captain, and crew.
Cancel up to 14 days before sail time without penalty. Within 14 days, your deposit is non-refundable and your reservation cannot be rescheduled. If the operator modifies or cancels your reservation, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
Product ID: UNPDH2
Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Caterers are welcome, but no onboard cooking, reheating, or refrigeration is available.
Use the limited free parking at Maritime Gloucester, metered parking on Harbor Loop, or two metered municipal lots on Rogers Street. Summer events may affect parking availability.
Bring musicians and their instruments, or a photographer to document your charter. Include them in your total passenger count, and have photographers follow all captain and crew safety instructions.
Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
Great sail! Would recommend
Tricia Boot
August 6, 2026
Great sail! Would recommend
Tricia Boot
August 6, 2026
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