Honestly, this was a really relaxing and beautiful experience. The boat felt safe, the rigging was well maintained, and the seating was surprisingly comfortable considering you're sitting on a wooden sailboat. A cute seal even popped up to say hello!! Being from Las Vegas, I'll admit I had certain expectations about Maine. Blame the media and me not paying enough attention in history class, but I was expecting to see a few more lighthouses. That's definitely not their fault this is why expectations aren't healthy. a little part of me thought it was going to be two awkward hours of me feeling like I was talking too loud Instead, the crew was fantastic, the other passengers were friendly, and for a couple of hours it felt like we had all traveled back in time. It ended up being one of the most enjoyable experiences of our trip. The crew allows passengers to help handle the lines and raise the sails, which was a really cool touch. If that's something you want to do, be quick and be ready because those opportunities go fast! Just an FYI, if you have mobility issues, I would recommend using the restroom before setting sail. The boat's head (restroom) is located below deck and requires navigating stairs.The crew had a sense of humor and professional. kind of bummed they didn't dress like old sailors with pipes:) perfect weather, the scenery. Romantic or family either way a beautiful memory. read more

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We had a beautiful day for a sail on the open waters. It was so interesting to watch the Captain and his team hoist the sails and get our ship moving. It was really nice they even asked guests if they wanted to help with the sails. There is a small bar on board as well as a restroom. There is plenty of seating, and not a bad seat on the ship. We didn't see any wildlife, which they said was normal, but the sailing part and the scenery was fun. Captain Nick was informative and interesting. read more

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Did the sunset cruise with Sean Andy and Max. It was a nice boat ride on a beautiful night. The cruise was relatively uneventful. The crew talked some but seemed focused on a couple of groups versus working all the different groups on the boat. A lot was shared at the beginning but it dropped off after that. Enjoyed it but it could have been better. read more

Took an afternoon sail on the Appledore with a wonderful crew- they took us on a beautiful tour of the Penobscot Bay. We stopped in a local specialty wine and cheese shop before boarding to get some treats to bring on board to snack on for the ride. Our crew was great- they helped hoist the sails, served drinks and answered any questions we had about the boat or the scenery! read more

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Nice trip for a fair price. A warm drink option would've been fantastic. Didn't make it very far out, likely due to wind direction/strength but still nice. Boat was a bit more crowded than ideal but I'd recommend overall. read more

My wife and I enjoyed the 10am morning Sail and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. It was very interactive and the crew talked to all of us through out the Sail. Captain Sean and his crew Max and Andy were both funny and entertaining. I got to help Hoist the Mainsail and that was a BLAST. I highly recommend taking a Sail on the Appledore II when you are in Camden. read more

My three granddaughters had visited us in Maine many times but always in the late fall or winter. I had promised my oldest granddaughter Idun, who is now 6 years old, that when she came to visit in the summer I'd take her on a schooner for a day sail. I've sailed on my nephew Noah's schooner Stephen Taber for years and had shown Idun pictures from some of those cruises back when she was 3 years old, to which she responded with great enthusiasm. Finally this year, my younger daughter planned on bringing them here in peak summer, so I booked the Schooner Appledore weeks in advance. As it turned out, weather-wise it was the perfect day. And the Appledore turned out to be the right choice. With her broad, comfortable deck space, she was perfect for young passengers and the captain and crew were delightful and accommodating- plus the on-deck bar was a guilty pleasure for us adults. My granddaughters had a life-long happy memory, thanks to a perfect sail on the Schooner Appledore. And so did I. I highly recommend this vessel. read more

What an amazing experience! We found this while spending our honeymoon in the area. Pablo the captain and his crew, Sean and Mary were absolutely amazing. It was picturesque, they offered a full bar, chatted with everyone on board, and even had guests help raise the sails. It was a wonderful time. read more

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Zack, Michael and Andy hosted our Sunset tour last night. We had a wonderful time... calm waters and a bright magenta sunset. Photos don't do it justice. We "parked" several times to give everyone a chance to take photos and they spent lots of time answering questions and conversing with guests. Keep your eyes peeled for the porpoises! read more

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Fantastic sunset cruise (4/9/25) conducted by Captain Joe and his two man crew! Extremely knowledgeable staff, helpful and accommodating. The drinks and great snacks were icing on the cake! Can't wait to do this again in November. Everyone who loves the water and the Keys needs to experience the breathtaking views! read more

We had a beautiful sail on the Appledore II schooner. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing for the 3pm cruise today. Captain Sean along with Andy and Max were all very entertaining and informative. Highly recommend this tour. read more

Great crew! Captain Sean, crewmen Max and Andy. Beautiful ship. Great cruise! Lots of fun.

Our group of 5 had a great time on a 5pm-7pm cruise of the Camden area with gorgeous views and a spectacular sunset. Good value and a wonderful experience. Easiest to book on line ahead of time and fill out waiver in advance. About 50 passengers and 3 crew. Plenty of seating. Bring a few layers for alternating warmth and cool once the sun goes down. read more

What could Be better than spending a warm sunny afternoon sailing Penobscot bay on the interactive schooner Appledore! Whether you're a Maine native or a newbie this is a must on your event list while in mid coast Maine.. when leaving you get to enjoy all that Camden Maine has to offer the foodie and shopping enthusiast. Enjoy! read more

It was great fun and relaxing. Crew was very nice and personable and was well worth the money. Ship was in really good condition so even thoght my wife was a bit tentative, once on board and moving she realized how great it was. I used to sail out of Camden on schooner vacations for a few years as a kis and it was some of the best memories. This is 2 hour pleasure cruise with drinks and beautiful views. Great fun! read more

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Do it! They make sailing fun! Beautiful harbor in a cute town. The schooner experience is a must for first timers. No you don't get wet (unless it's raining) No you don't get seasick ... ride is smooth. Yes, you see mansions and sweet islands and may see a porpoise. Yes, dress warm for the sunset cruise. Yes, bring tip money because the crew is fun! read more

Yo ho ho and a 16 ounce pounder of PBR. Avast ye mateys, be ya lookin for a 2 hour adventure on the high seas? Then be lookin no further, ya found it. Climb the rigging, and jump aboard the Appledore, a magnificent vessel, perfect for raiding the coast, boarding unsuspecting ships, and hopping from island to island to bury yer treasure. I promise ye scalywags, experience be not necessary to set sail, her capn' and crew have the calloused hands and salty beards ye be needing to kick back and drink yer rum while the salt water sprays mystically into yer face. Of course, if yer wantin to callous your own hands, her crew can put ya ta work hauling up the sails and loading her cannons. Her capn' has sailed from New Orleans to the Caribbean and up the eastern coast, takin what he wants, and leavin nothing behind. He even found himself a tap dancin pirate queen of a deck hand ta keep the smile on yer salty faces. Maybe ye be even lucky enough to swing over to cuzzys with the capn' and crew for some late night grog where ye can swap tales about other times you sat around and drank grog and swapped tales about drinking grog and swapping tales. So what be ya waiting fer, ya crusty barnacle? Hand over your gold pieces, strap some iron on your waist, and prepare yourself for a real Maine pirate adventure! YARRRR!!! read more

Schooner Appledore - That there be one of our treasure hidin spots, YARRR - Boating Near Me - Camden, Maine

Wonderful ship, wonderful crew, wonderful day! I hope I have the names right, but Shawn, Eliot, and Zack were wonderful! Attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional. An unforgettable experience on a perfect day. read more

We had a great and very scenic cruise. Crew was very professional and they narrated the sail with interesting information about the area. We would totally go again! read more

Pablo and his crew run a great sightseeing tour. Our 2 hour cruise was the right length, the crew was friendly and professional, and we had a great time, absolutely worth the price! read more

What a beautiful way to spend the evening. The sunset cruise was beautiful and stress free. A very clean and wonderful crew members that were very friendly. read more

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We had an absolutely delightful time on the Appledore II while sailing on the Penobscot Bay in Maine. The crew was all delightful, telling us what we were seeing and explaining the history of the schooner. We got to see a lighthouse, some seals, porpoises and just the sheer beauty of the fall. We can't wait to take another sail this winter in Key West. Safe travels to the entire crew. read more

Had a great time in the Appledore Star with Captain Andy and Dakota. The eco tour was fabulous and more than our group expected. Thank you for helping us make memories. read more

The crew were so nice and answered all our questions. They even asked for volunteers to help raise the sails.

Beautiful ship; skilled and attentive crew; a brisk breeze and spectacular Penobscot Bay all made for an outstanding sail. Appledore 2 is a solid, seaworthy ship (she's sailed around the world!) perfectly maintained and the largest of the Windjammer fleet, I'm told so we had a very comfortable as well as exhilarating experience. Most of my fellow passengers were senior citizens and the crew made sure they were were well taken care of. read more

Captain Shawn and crew are super! We did the sunset cruise and I would hilghly recommend it. Even if you do other boat trips. Do this one. Really informative. Shawn is really great and so is crew. Do it! read more

We never even got to the sailing experience! They canceled our trip due to weather and said we would get a refund. No refund was ever received. Schooner Appledore did not respond to my emails. The booking company that took our money was not responsible since they did their part in delivering the tickets (which we were never able to use). Do not trust them...at least not on land! read more

Great experience! It was our first time sailing and Ian, Zack and the captain were all really wonderful. They engaged with us and made it a memorable experience. Would definitely recommend. read more

My wife and I were just on vacation in Maine, and heard that Camden was a beautiful place to explore. My wife had previously been to a Graffam Brothers Seafood restaurant, and wanted to go back. As it turned out, the entrance was facing the walkway down to the dock where Appledore Rita was moored. A few of the crew were there talking about taking one more excursion the next day, as they had been held up, sailing to Key West for the winter, by the impending Hurricane Sandy. We signed up and had a GREAT time. First, the boat is beautiful, see the photos uploaded on the yelp page. The crew is funny and very knowledgeable, making quite a bit of conversation with those of us on board. They also allowed us to help in setting the sails, which was a lot of fun. They were lightly stocked, as it was an impromptu sailing, but normally have all manner of beers and wine etc... to enjoy on the traditional 2-hour cruise out in to Camden Harbor/Penobscot Bay. One can view seals, eagles, ospreys and porpoises; lobstermen hauling their traps, and more!The weather was gorgeous, the views were fantastic, and we were on the water -- what could be better?? I highly endorse the Appledore line -- there are a few different schooners in the fleet, and RITA shouldn't be confused with LILY, also listed here on Yelp. At 86-feet, Windjammer Appledore are the largest daysailers. During the summer months it operates out of Camden, ME, and the summer months out of Key West, FL.Here a bit more about the boat itself, from the website: Launched on August 22, 1978, the Schooner Appledore II is proud of her colorful history. The Appledore II is the largest of her four sister ships, Appledores I, III, IV, and V. The Appledore was the last schooner custom built by the Harvey Gamage Shipyard in South Bristol, Maine. Previously, the Harvey Gamage Yard had built and launched some of the nations more famous tall ships. This list includes the Mary Day, the Harvey Gamage, the Shenandoah, the Bowdoin and the Spirit of Massachusetts. read more

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3 hour ride, made it a little past Rockland, purchased lunch as well for my step dad, daughter & I. The captain and guy at the ticket booth were friendly and obviously experienced and knowledgeable. Ticket booth guy was probably the best of them all. Crew members on deck were kind of obnoxious. My two year old, step dad and I were one of the first's to sit on the boat and picked out seats we thought were comfortable and a god spot to sit. Red headed male crew member approached us and asked to move to a corner so a larger family can sit comfortably.... excuse me? That's not my problem nor were we even close to anyone surrounding us. He was basically telling us to move so the family of 6 could sit where we were sitting. After spending over $150 for the trip, I felt like it was a slap in the face to be asked to move for the sake of someone else. He then was noticeably talking sh*t to the family because I wouldn't move.... Besides that a$$, it was worth the money. Food was okay- female crew member working was friendly but not knowledgeable at all... Perhaps her first season. Saw some dolphins and seals. Overall would recommend just wish the crew members and captain had been more personable and lively.... They just seemed kinda sad. read more

I loved the ride so much, I'm THIS close to following the crew to Maine this summer to take another! We took a sunset cruise for a special birthday celebration and were not disappointed. Despite rough waters the crew never let our drinks go empty and managed to navigate us out and back to enjoy the sunset off the coast of Key West. The appetizers were nice but honestly, not super necessary. In any case, this is a DO NOT MISS experience for anyone in the area. read more

What a great time aboard the Appledore. Captain Chris, Jess and Jess were fantastic. Not your typical tour in that you can ask questions and even help out but aren't bombarded by the sounds of a scratchy speaker blaring in your ear. First Class all the way. read more

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What a great crew, a beautiful ship. The ship has sailed around the world. They serve drinks, and you can hoist the sails. It was so beautiful to be sailing the sea under nothing but wind power on a beautiful ship. A wonderful day to spend an afternoon. read more

Loved our trip on the Appledore! The weather was perfect, the crew fun and the ride beautiful! We had a special treat of having a folk artist on the boat playing the bagpipes and violin. A wonderful trip! read more

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Best sunset schooner experience I could have asked for! Such an accommodating crew that makes you feel so welcomed and captain Chris was very social. Drink selection was perfect for the setting and the snacks pleasantly surprised me (hummus, fruit, cheeses, vegetables, dips, etc). Definitely recommend and for the price it's a must try! read more

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These guys and gals were awesome. Sailed with them one evening and they did such a nice job. Def worth it!!!

My family and I had the opportunity to sail with Schooner Appledore on our recent trip to Maine. The weather was foggy and unfortunately we weren't able to see much. However, the crew was absolutely terrific and kept us entertained for the duration of the sail! They were very knowledgeable, funny and Jess makes great drinks! We would recommend this activity to anyone. Thanks again for an awesome experience, guys! P.S. Try a Dark & Stormy. Then, drink a John Daley! read more

My gf and I did a sunset cruise with Captain Jeff, Drew and Henry. The guys are fun, laid back and total professionals. All aboard had a fun and relaxing time. Oh, and try the Bloody Mary if you like 'em very spicy! Oh... One thing. Change the address! The boat is in Camden Harbor! read more

Schooner Appledore - Sun setting on a wonderful vacation weekend. - Boating Near Me - Camden, Maine

The captain and crew were friendly but there really wasn't any commentary. Unless you enjoy drinking and just slowly sailing along it was a little boring. read more

We missed the Margaret Todd in Bar Harbor and our son was quite disappointed. We arrived in Camden and looked for a suitable alternative! The Appledore was one of the few large schooners that allowed kids under 12. We signed up and sailed the same day. The boat is gorgeous, weathered for sure, but very comfortable. However what really sets it apart is the kindness, professionalism and fun of the crew. The joke like best friends and made us feel like we were family. A great time! read more

Schooner Appledore - As the ship approached the dock - Boating Near Me - Camden, Maine