The crew was very personable and professional. We were sitting at the front of the boat so didn't have a chance to chat with the captain, but did have a chance to have a great conversation with Jess. It was a beautiful day for a sale with lots of great wind. read more

This sailboat tour with Schooner Olad was a great experience overall. The boat is smaller than many of the other tour boats in the harbor, which actually made the trip more enjoyable. Being closer to the water and really feeling the movement of the boat gave that authentic sailing experience. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the lack of narration from the crew/captain. I was expected more of a guided tour with information about the harbor, wildlife, sailing, or Maine's history (since this is how it was marketed). Instead the tour was mostly silent apart from passengers talking amongst themselves. Adding in this commentary would make it feel more like a tour rather than just a boat ride. read more

This two-hour sailing was a great experience. Captain and crew kept us quite safe while sailing with great winds! Making reservations, checking in and re-scheduling in case of bad weather were well done. read more

Very enjoyable cruise. Comfortable and the Captain/owner was very pleasant. Our 2 hour cruise was very relaxing. Would do it again sure. read more

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I cannot guarantee that you will have the same GLORIOUS weather we had yesterday onboard the Olad but the entire sail was absolutely PERFECT. Our Captain, Jeff, and mate, Lillie, were so friendly and fun! We were lucky to be here for the Lobster Bake on Warren Island. If you can arrange that date, you will not be sorry! DELICIOUS! Thank you, Matt, for that part. This adventure was worth every penny! I won't forget it. read more

We loved our excursion on the Schooner Olad with Matthew! Great boat and great captain!

Our first time sailing. We loved the quiet and beautiful Benobscot Bay. The ship is almost 100 years old which is so cool to sail on a true piece of history. read more

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Our morning sail was awesome. The crew was very interesting and enjoyable. The sail boat was beautiful wood and very comfortable. Highly recommend sailing with this Team. read more

Beautiful day on the Owl with Laura as our captain. She was great. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a sailing experience.

The entire process of booking to sailing was perfection. Staff was so good with communication which was key as we were coming from out of state with 21 people. They helped us order fantastic snacks for the sail and supplied a cooler and ice. The schooner Captain Jeff and his crew could not have been better. We were doing a little celebration of life with our family and Jeff was so wonderful. He made sure we were all safe and comfortable. read more

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The crew was friendly and their proficiency made everyone feel confident and relaxed...the day was meant for Sailing and I would recommend highly finding yourself on the Olad for two hours whenever you are in Camden. read more

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We took the Schooner Olad because it was the only company that had some seats available that evening for the sunset sail. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary so we were glad to get on a boat and sail. The hubs is enamored with sailing and said it was the highlight of the trip. He even got to help put up the sails. The staff on board were knowledgeable, friendly and answered our many questions about sailing and the area as this was our first visit to Maine and this area. We saw seals laying on a small rocky island, some porpoises coming up for air and a gorgeous sunset on our way back towards the harbor. We had outstanding weather but I was glad for a sweater I brought as I did get a bit of a chill on the way back even in August. read more

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Truly amazing experience. We loved the boat, the crew, and the overall quality of the tour. Images show our dogs and the seals we experienced. Thank you so much! read more

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This was our second sailing with Wilson on the Owl. We visited back in 2022 and had such a great time, we had to go again. We had the absolute best evening and perfect weather. Wilson was fantastic. Can't wait to come back in two more years! read more

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My wife and I set sail on a beautiful sunny and warm Wednesday afternoon. The Olad was only about 1/3 full. It would have been nice to have learned what the Olad advertised on their website. We must have had the wrong Captain because he did not mention one thing about how the sailboat operated, the mansions along the shore, the lighthouses in the distance, the small islands, the lobster boats, and other sailboats in the area. No information at all other than the safety regulations. Did we miss something on the website? The seating is very uncomfortable and if there was an emergency, the life preservers are under the seats by the Captain. It was a very quiet two hours with total strangers. However, the crew did talk to each other. For $60 a person, I expected much more. I wouldn't recommend it. There is another boat tour that is shorter and offers a tour of the area. Jump on that one! It's cheaper too! read more

I've never sailed before, and sailing aboard the Cutter Owl was a great first experience! It was so relaxing! Capt. was skilled and personable! read more

We had a gorgeous, delightful sail - a highlight of our Maine trip. The skipper and deckhand were skilled, pleasant, and fun. The Olad is a beautiful boat. read more

This was one of my favorite experiences on our trip to Maine! We got lucky with the perfect day. The winds were not strong enough to sail at first but our captain found the wind as we got further out. It was comfortable, gorgeous weather, and so peaceful and beautiful out on the water! The captain was friendly and had some interesting facts to share but was not too talkative, which I prefer. 10/10 recommend booking this experience! read more

Our family had a great afternoon sail on Owl. Danny, the captain for our two-hour trip, was most welcoming, knowledgable and engaging. Good wind and so many beautiful boats to see in and around the Camden harbor added to the experience. Could not have been better. read more

My tour on the Owl became a private excursion, since I was the only one aboard for the morning sail! Wilson was a great sailor and conversationalist. A highlight for me was getting close enough to a lobster boat to see the lobsters inside the trap. Wonderful time; would do this again! read more

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We spent a beautiful afternoon aboard the Schooner Olad and it was well worth it! The staff was VERY nice and VERY knowledgeable. I couldn't recommend this cruise more! read more

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Amazing cruise! We took a 2 hour cruise in the afternoon with friends and had lots of fun. Scenery was fabulous and weather mostly cooperated. The staff and crew were very helpful and safety conscious. Jacelyn was super helpful in letting us borrow a cooler for our beverages. As with any cruise, it will likely be cooler than on the land so dress appropriately. You can bring your own beverages on board. Online booking a plus We will definitely go back! Urban Cowgill August 2023 more info here: maineschooners.com +12072362323 read more

Excellent and professional crew on a beautiful ship - The Schooner Olad sailing on a lovely August day. What picturesque and serene sailing trip! Enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended! read more

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Delightful sail aboard the beautiful wooden cutter Owl! Captain Wilson was charming and skilled and open to us taking the helm as we swiftly and smoothly sailed out of Camden Harbor into Penobscot Bay! Highly recommend! read more

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I took my wife on a sunset tour for our honeymoon. Everything was perfect. The Olad and its crew were fantastic. 5 stars

Throughly enjoyed our trip on the OLAD, the crew was great. In our case we went out on the 9:45 AM cruise and saw quite a few seals. We were full which I believe is 22 people was a little tight. Fortunately we had good weather and a nice wind throughout the sail. If you do want to go out on a boat in Camden, best to enjoy it under sail instead of breathing motor fumes, the boat is over 90 years old and in great shape. read more

Wonderful crew. Great sailing experience. We had the benefit of great weather, too. It's a great way to spend a couple of hours on vacation.

Everything was perfect, the sun, the sea, and Captain Aaron was awesome!! Beautiful boat!

Love love love. It was drizzling at first but this almost 100 year old schooner is beautiful. Help pull up the sails and bring a snack and beverage. read more

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Town parking lot with robot and non-intuitive parking meters. Turn off for older users. Slanted viewpoint as I was a tourist guide in a tourist area but this was a painful 2 hours and no fault of the Captain and deckhand who very friendly and welcoming. HOWEVER, a boring voyage/trip. As the crew were local, and personable, the operators should supply a means for them to elaborate (so all can hear) on what's going and/or what the passengers are seeing. It appeared that most of the passengers were not local do we had no/zero/nada idea of what we were seeing. Combine that with sitting on hardwood with nothing to hang on to IF the weather went bad. Have no idea what the competition does but suspect this is the Camden norm so beware. read more

If you are looking to have a near death experience, this boat is for you. The captain caught such a tilt on the wind I almost slid off the boat. I had to ask for a life jacket. The captain had no regard for his passengers. He never once asked if we were okay or warned us to get to the other side of the boat. read more

The Owl is a one of a kind sailing ship that is comfortable and fast. Makes for a great day of sailing. But to make it fun and enjoyable requires a great captain. That is where the kudos go to. Captain Wilson was professional, friendly and super knowledgeable. He's fifth generation from Camden and the ocean and sailing are in his blood. We enjoyed everything about the Owl so much we only wish we could have gone out for a 3 hour sail instead of 2 hours. This is our second trip on the Owl. Last year we went out with Captain Tristian who was also a hoot! read more

FANTASTIC! Schooner Olad is our fave sail on entire Eastern Seaboard -- not just best of Maine. Though that too. We visit Camden mid-coast Maine at least twice each season -- and sailing on Olad is always a pleasure and highligh. Stop reading reviews and go BOOK your tour: you'll be glad. read more

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My husband and I visited the Camden area for a week and decided to take a sunset sail one evening. The reservation process was very simple and pricing very affordable. We got to bring whatever food and drinks we wanted on the boat with us which was so great! Our "captain" and "mate" were so sweet, knowledgeable of the history of the boats and the area in general and were able to answer all our questions. It was a beautiful evening with the most perfect sunset :) read more

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We reserved Schooner Olad at the recommendation of our Airbnb host. We really enjoyed ourselves. According to our very entertaining and knowledgeable sailing crew, the weather was perfect. Gorgeous early October day. Thanks for the experience read more

Spent the afternoon and early evening aboard the Cutter Owl with Wilson and Zack as our crew! From the cruise to the lobster bake to the breathtaking scenery and the enjoyable conversations...stellar day, stellar experience. Highly recommend. Memories for a lifetime!!! read more

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My family and I had a great time on the Olad. This is probably our 3rd time going out with them. It's always a fun experience. We've gone out in the afternoon and for the sunset cruise- both equally enjoyable. No guided tour but the workers on the ship are knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have. read more

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Great sail today on the Owl. Our captain was Matthew. He was so engaging and fed us lots of info about the area and sailing. A great guy! Jacqueline and Sadie are the sweetest young ladies. Our experience was a 10!! read more

We had a beautiful sail on the Olad while visiting Camden for the first time. The boat captain and support staff were welcoming and ensured we saw the important sights of the bay. It was a serene addition to our vacation and we greatly enjoyed the experience. read more

Nice sail on The Owl. My family sails on the Owl each and every year for many years. This is a classic cutter with beautiful lines and gleaming wood work. We chartered the whole boat with Capt Megan. The kids got their chance at the wheel and were thrilled. read more

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