We had an absolutely wonderful time on this beautiful sailboat... the crew was knowledgeable and a…read morewealth of information... It was a wonderful memory!!! We recommended it to many since we went!!! Mark and Pam Anderson

We had a great sail, and a great conversation with captain Tyler. He is very knowledgeable about…read moremarine biology. He is also a lover of classic wooden ships and it shows. If you are considering taking a cruise, I don't think you can go wrong with A Morning in Maine. We took the sunset cruise and brought wine and snacks.

Guide was great and knew a lot about local history, boat was nice, ride was comfortable. Would…read morerecommend going for longer than two hours as it did not seem long enough to see much.

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What a fabulous fun experience sailing out of Rockport, ME on The Heron. It was the highlight of…read moreour trip. Bonnie did a great job telling us some of the history of the ship and area. Love when the sails are lifted!!! Motor turned off, quiet, smooth ride! So relaxing. It is a beautiful ship. Lots of shinny teak. Delightful with great crew and just a few guests on board. Free parking right by dock. Thank you, Bonnie and Twig for making my sail special. Highly recommend!

One of our favorite things to do when in Rockland is sailing aboard the Schooner Heron. We sailed…read more2x with them in 2020 and the first thing we did when we got back to Rockland this year was to look at the weather and book a trip with them. I picked an afternoon with an expected 14mph wind, so I knew we would sail smartly. I was surprised that Taylor was captaining the boat this trip instead of Twig, but his boat handling was conservative and flawless. Of coarse Bonnie was aboard to do her excellent narration regarding the history of Rockland's lime, timber, ice, shipbuilding and lobster industries and also tell us all about the lighthouse, islands, and seals we saw. Twig and Bonnie's personable adult daughter Rachel was also on board as crew. Bonnie and Rachel handled hoisting, trimming, reefing and tacking the sails as a well-oiled team. We started out conservatively with the fore mast and main mast sails both reefed, but were later able to shake out the reef on the fore mast sail for a little more speed without heeling the boat. We were able to sail near Robinson's Rock and saw that there were several seals sunning them selves there. We sailed midweek on a Thursday and there was lots of room for everybody on board. Taylor and Rachel cheerfully answered my many questions about the boat, the boat's offshore passages to and from the Caribbean each year and about local events. This was the first time sailing for the family seated across from us, but they had a good time. There was another group forward of us that pretty much kept to themselves so I didn't have a chance to chat with them, but they seemed to be enjoying themselves too. I did a bunch of small boat pleasure sailing and medium sized keelboat racing while I was at the University of Texas. I don't own a sailboat so the only sailing I have done since has been on Hobie Wave catamarans at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. I really enjoy chances to sail on bigger boats like the Schooner Heron. The Schooner Heron sails three trips daily from Rockport Harbor: Private morning sail, an afternoon Educational Eco Tour, and a Happy Hour Sunset Sail. Custom charters are also available on request. There is free parking in the harbor lot. Whether you have sailed before or just want to try it on vacation, I highly recommend sailing on the Schooner Heron as a solo, couple or family activity. You will have fun and be entirely comfortable with the ship and crew. They will treat you right. We're back in Rockland in a couple of weeks and will surely sail with them at least once more before heading back to Texas.

Went on another cruise and his past week on the Stephen Taber. The fog finally cut on our second…read moreday. The winds and sun decided to bless this beautiful schooner with great sailing winds ! The food by Chef Juice, they call him was absolutely 5 stars ! From the best cheeses from around the world hand picked by Capt. Noah and his wife Jane were absolutely fantastic ! They take pride in their appetizers before a wonderful meal ! All the meals are hand made and out of this world ! The trip was almost fog free and we went around many of the Maine islands and had the wonderful lobster bake on Russ island, a favorite of Captain Noah's ! The crew on this trip was absolutely amazing ! They were absolutely spit on with detail and did everything they could to make you feel welcome on such a special schooner cruise. If you haven't taken a schooner cruise, I highly recommend that you give it a try! 3/4 of my sons have gone and they loved it ! Once again, I give this trip a 5 star review !

Wonderful trip. Still talking about it. Food was amazing. Staff were wonderful and knew what they…read morewere doing. It doesn't have the comfort of a cruise, but if you're someone who likes camping spaces, this is your next adventure.

If you're looking for a great day on the water out of Rockland, you won't find a better opportunity…read morethan a sail with Captain Linda Hanson of Blue Vayu Sailing Charters. She knows the area very well, is well versed on sailing the Penobscot Bay, and she is just a pleasure to be with. Her boat, the Blue Vayu is a classic that she maintains impeccably. You will not be disappointed spending a day with Captain Linda on the water!

From the owner: For nine years, Linda Hanson's private sailboat charter has been crafting unforgettable maritime…read moreexperiences on the open waters. Come aboard BLUE VAYU and discover the adventure and the beauty of a well-balanced yacht under sail. The Blue Vayu is a classic Swedish sloop built in 1974 and extensively restored to display her mahogany and teak topsides. Her classic European design and graceful demeanor turn heads wherever she goes.

A delightful week away from the 90F temps in Michigan…read more Ladona is an luxury experience compared to others in the Maine Windjammer fleet. The cabins are larger (and fewer) with sufficient storage longest (7-day) cruise. Three heads; two with full-size, hot, freshwater, rainfall showers. The galley staff turns out breakfasts to order with plenty of fruits, granola, etc. Lunch, afternoon appetizers and dinners are all excellent. Appetizers and dinner include an appropriate wine pairing. They crew is highly experienced, knows their roles and responsibilities and excels as a team. The vessel is exceptionally well maintained. Few scratches and scuffs; and the brass work gleams.

The schooner Ladona is "the way life should be!" Sample the smell of salt air, scenery of the coast…read moreof Maine, lovely sunsets, great food, comfortable accommodations and the opportunity to enjoy a two masted wooden schooner under full sail. We have thorougly enjoyed three sails on Ladona and cherish our memories from each adventure. Interesting people, excursions to small Maine fishing villages, a lobster picnic on an uninhabited island and the finest food and accommodations imaginable have all combined for an opportunity to unplug. Just doesn't get any better than this!! Hope to meet you on our next sail!!

Had a glorious time onboard with my daughter. Captains Ben and Shawn are experienced and always…read morewilling to explain things onboard. The crew are young and hilarious, albeit rookies at the craft. The ship is beautiful and a joy to be aboard. The food is excellent and plentiful. The trip was everything I was hoping for and more.

We have been sailing with the Schooner since it was launched in 1983, initially with Skippers Doug…read moreand Linda Lee. The Heritage, being designed from the keel on up by the Lees for the more contemporary application of transporting people around Penobscot Bay for pleasure instead of transporting things like pig iron and coal from Maine to New York, Is therefore far more comfortable than the older restored/rehabbed neighboring boats, with a spacious common area for eating and reading and broader decks for sitting and taking in the scenery. Yet its historically accurate design and on-board equipment, such as a wood-burning stove and an old gas-powered one-cylinder "donkey" engine from the 1920's, harkens to the seafaring tradition of the old commercial off-shore coastal schooner. To quote JFK, "The torch has now been passed to a new generation," and Ben and Sean are now the proud Co-captains of this marvelous ship. In addition to touring the magnificent coastal scenery of the state of Maine, they bring on-board their own unique talents. Ben is notable for his precision when commanding the vessel and Sean, as executive chef, brings out wonderfully savory meals. Fear not, there is no wanting for food on this vessel - if you are a Hobbit used to 8 meals a day, this boat is for you. Both Sean and Ben are accomplished guitarists and they will entertain you onboard in the evening with an absolutely professional level of vocal and instrument harmony. I have a high bar for musical entertainment, and will walk away (or swim away, in this case) from second rate performances, but these two will sweep you away with their talent. Finally, the famous Wednesday "Lobster Island" lobster boils are not to be missed. The mixture of live lobster freshly boiled with Maine seaweed gives the lobster a sweetness that just cannot be replicated in any restaurant (or home, for that matter). There's more I could say but why drone on? Take a look at the photos that decorate their web site and imagine you are there. Time to book another rez for next year.