If you are looking for a unique experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Maine coast, the excitement of sailing, the fun of meeting new people, and some delicious cuisine; then the Angelique is the place for you. She is a gorgeous Windjammer with an amazing crew and captain! My family just recently got the pleasure of sailing with Captain Dennis and his crew and we were not disappointed! Not only did we enjoy our time together, but had an opportunity to meet some wonderful people, made new friends, and reconnected, which brought us back to a time when we all sailed together as a family when we were young! Whether you are a seasoned sailor or new to sailing altogether, the Angelique Windjammer Cruise will bring you into a new world! I would recommend this experience to everyone!! read more

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I have sailed with the Camden/Rockland Schooner fleet on and off for 20+ years and looked forward to my cruise on the Angelique. Unfortunately, it could have been better. I sailed 6 days in July 2022. The Good - Schooner Angelique has a wonderful reputation, and mystique all her own. Fully rigged with topsails, and a relatively newer construction (1980) she is known as a 'fast sail', and with her distinctive sail color she is easily recognizable from a distance. Captain Dennis is knowledgeable and personable, and it's obvious he enjoys what he does. The sailing did not disappoint, we had a great week exploring Penobscot Bay and its many islands, and coves. It is a family business, and the owners seem to truly care. Marty was excellent as a fill in deck hand! The Bad - Seating on deck - even though she was constructed in 1980 as a passenger vessel 'for comfort' there is a noticeable lack of seating on deck for 22 passengers. To be exact, there are only 2 benches (with cushions) for 4 moderately sized adults specifically designed as seating. Otherwise, there are lifejacket boxes to sit on strategically placed to guarantee you will be in the crew's way regardless. Envision a group of 20+ senior citizens precariously perched or standing around on a pitching deck for 6 days, all waiting to scavenge any available seating any time someone moves. The food was mediocre at best, or just undercooked. The worst offences were ... a diluted, tepid 'fish stew' (served on the first day - leftovers?) with no fish just a layer of congealed fat coating the surface, a half-baked tomato pie - runny tomatoes with a raw bottom crust, raw tuna for tacos left out in the sun, and the infamous breakfast casserole topped with raw uncooked eggs glistening in the morning sun. The coffee served daily at breakfast was dishwater weak. When I brought this up to the captain, he was defensive. However, on day three I discovered there was another thermos of coffee in the galley reserved for the crew members - strong dark and aromatic, go figure. The Infamous Dish Pan - Passengers were told repeatedly, "to make it easier for the crew, passengers were expected to scrub their dirty dishes before putting them in a dish pan". This was located on the floor of the deck, with a small container of water. After a few uses, the scrub water was a slurry of food. Besides the 'yuck' factor, this was a serious safety risk. Having a group of senior citizens bending over or kneeling on a wet pitching deck 3 x day is a safety hazard. Fortunately, there were no broken hips during the cruise, this time. The Ugly - There is a serious culture problem with the crew. They clearly do not like passengers. At best, the crew were indifferent; otherwise, they were openly rude. With the exception of boarding, and disembarking (after a reminder about expected gratuities) not one crew member offered an unsolicited "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good night", nor did a crew member ask, "do you need anything?", or "how is the cruise?" - instead passengers were admonished to wash their dishes, make and strip their bed linen, and get out of the way. "You're in my way", "You can't sit there", "Do you HAVE to sit HERE?". There are two crew members who stand out for their hatefulness: Bradley the cook takes the cake - he openly hates his job, hates cooking, and hates passengers. First day boarding - while exploring the schooner I met Bradley stretched out in the lower main cabin, nose in phone. I introduced myself, and he responded, "I don't talk to passengers until Monday morning", it was downhill from there. Several other passengers had the same arrival experience. In an attempt to compensate, the crew instructed passengers, "Don't talk to Bradley!" Three times a day he would ring the meal bell and then proceed to lecture guests about washing their dishes and staying out of the galley. Heidi the deck hand - infamous for never changing her clothes and her snarls at passengers. When I introduced myself, she responded "I have 28 names to remember! I'll call you what I want, you need to work with ME." For the rest of the cruise, she went out of her way to be openly rude and confrontational in front of passengers and crew, thereby demonstrating this was acceptable behavior. She bragged about having RBF and living up to the reputation, and late evenings she could be heard openly disparaging the passengers. Like it or not, a sailing cruise is part of the hospitality business. Unfortunately, the 'hospitality' was sorely missing from the cruise. In Addition, the crew did not work well together; during the cruise they tore two sails (including a new one), often misunderstood commands or made random decisions on their own. Understandably, the captain repeatedly lost his temper and stormed about it for hours after. As a small business, Angelique faces many external challenges without being sabotaged by its own crew. Overall, Angelique could do better, much better. read more

Great Schooner, Unprofessional Crew I've been sailing with the Camden/Rockland Schooner fleet on and off for 20+ years and looked forward to my cruise on the Angelique; unfortunately, it could've been better. I sailed 6 days in July 2022. The Good - Schooner Angelique has a wonderful reputation, and mystique about her. Fully rigged with topsails, and a relatively newer construction (1980) she is known as a 'fast sail', and with her distinctive sail color she's easily recognizable from a distance. Captain Dennis is knowledgeable and personable. He enjoys what he does. The sailing did not disappoint, we had a great week exploring Penobscot Bay and its many islands, and coves. It's a family business and they seem to truly care. Marty was excellent as a fill in deck hand! The Bad - Life aboard a schooner is spartan, to be expected. However, there are small things that make a cruise more enjoyable that were lacking on the Angelique that I haven't experienced on other schooners: Seating on deck - even though she was constructed in 1980 as a passenger vessel 'for comfort' there is a noticeable lack of seating on deck for 22 passengers. To be exact, there are only 2 benches (with cushions) for 4 moderately sized adults specifically designed as seating. Otherwise, there are lifejacket boxes to sit on strategically placed to guarantee you will be in the crew's way regardless. Envision a group of 20+ senior citizens precariously perched or standing around on a pitching deck for 6 days, all waiting to scavenge any available seating any time someone moves. Food - The food was mediocre at best, or just undercooked. The worst offences were ... a watery 'fish stew' (served on the first day) with no fish just a layer of congealed fat coating the surface, a half-baked tomato pie - runny tomatoes with a raw bottom crust, raw tuna for tacos left out in the sun, and the infamous breakfast casserole topped with raw uncooked eggs glistening translucently in the morning sun. The coffee served at breakfast was weak dishwater every day. However, I discovered there was another thermos of coffee in the galley for the crew - strong dark and aromatic. Hmmm ... The Dish Pan - Passengers were told repeatedly, to make it easier for the crew, passengers were expected to scrub their dirty dishes before putting them in a dish pan. This was located on the floor of the deck, with a small container of water. After a few uses, the scrub water was a slurry of food. Besides the 'yuck' factor, this was a serious safety risk. Having a group of senior citizens kneeling on a wet pitching deck 3 x day is a safety hazard. Fortunately, there were no broken hips during the cruise, this time. Cabins - I expected the cabins to be minimal, but I was surprised to find the bunks unmade - just a pile of bedding on each bunk. At the end of the cruise passengers were admonished to strip their bunks, empty their garbage, and bring the water glass up to the galley. Not too much to ask, but the request was poorly delivered. The Ugly - Schooner Angelique has a culture problem with the crew They don't like the passengers. At best the crew were indifferent, otherwise they were openly rude. With the exception of boarding, and disembarking (after reminding us about tips) not one crew member offered an unsolicited "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good night", nor did a crew member ask, "do you need anything?", or "how is the cruise?" - instead passengers were admonished to wash their dishes, make and strip their bed linen, and get out of the way. "You're in my way", "You can't sit there", "You need to move". There are two crew members who stand out for their hatefulness: Bradley the cook takes the cake - he openly hates his job, hates cooking, and hates passengers. First day boarding - while exploring the schooner I met Bradley stretched out in the lower main cabin nose in phone. I introduced myself, and he responded, "I don't have to talk to passengers until tomorrow morning", and he didn't. The crew were often told passengers, "Don't talk to Bradley!" Three times a day he'd ring the meal bell and lecture guests about washing their dishes and staying out of the galley. If he had been a good cook, it may have been tolerable - instead his food was crap served with a heaping portion of attitude. Heidi the deck hand - infamous for never changing her clothes and her snarls at passengers. When I introduced myself, she responded "I have 28 names to remember! I'll call you what I want", from then on she was openly spiteful. She bragged about being a 'bitch', and evenings the crew could be heard openly disparaging passengers. The crew didn't work well together, during the cruise they tore 2 new sails, and the captain repeatedly lost his shit. There's more but space is limited =0 As a small business, Angelique faces many challenges -but they could do better, much better. I'm sailing again next summer, but not with them. Please let Marty cook! read more

For my Moms 75th birthday, my Mom and 2 sisters and I had the absolute delight of Labor Day weekend cruise. From Day One onboarding, Captain Dennis Gallant and his crew provided an relaxing, informational, and fun experience. We had short excursions for hiking or swimming. Surprise Bonus was the delicious organic food- from appetizers, soup, and salad, to veg and non-veg entree, dessert and of course, the lobster bake on the beach! Highly recommend! read more

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our second cruise and will be back for a third. Capt Dennis is masterful in navigating each unique sailing day along the spectacular Maine coast. Its fascinating to watch the mechanics of sail and the crew responses - and join in! The crew was lovely. Food was tasty and plentiful, Turner Farm barn dinner and lobster bake superb. great people watching and discovering . Capt Dennis really seems to enjoy hanging out with crew and passengers but he misses nothing. there is something so meaningful in being on the Atlantic. you might just find yourself a deeper person when you disembark, if you are paying attention. read more

This was a wonderful experience, breathtakingly beautiful and deeply relaxing. The days are spent watching the gorgeous Maine landscape move past and chatting with other passengers on a lovely boat with a teak deck and unique red sails. The food is wonderful and varied. The lobster bake is unforgettable! It's such a pleasure to get to know the crew and Captain Dennis, and help haul lines if you choose to. And of course the daily trips rowing into shore to have a walk and explore small villages are perfect. read more

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I agree with Dave from California with the exception of the food - the food was excellent! But that's really the only true enjoyment there was. The Captain and Crew with the exception of Amanda and Michael were extremely rude and disrespectful to the people they expect a tip from! Are you kidding me? I would never tip a wait staff person who treated me the way the crew treated me and the other passengers on the Angelique. We used our tip money to book a day trip on another boat and saw nearly 15 whales in 2 hours - which is what I paid extra for on the Angelique but only saw one whale that was far in the distance and disappeared quickly and only on one day. The so-called day trips were awful and not as described. read more

Between the two of us we have sailed on the Angelique eight times. There's no better way than a windjammer to view the scenic coast, weave among iconic islands, observe marine wildlife, watch working lobster boats and scrutinize impressive sail boats. We keep coming back because sailing is relaxing and exciting, we learn many new things and accumulate fascinating new experiences. We can even help the crew raise and lower the sails and do other deck work if we want. What an opportunity! Camaraderie begins the moment you step on deck and increases every minute. There is a lobster boil on an island which is definitely a unique highlight, but all appetizers and meals are outstanding and something to look forward to. There's a dining room below deck but, weather permitting, most meal's are eaten on deck, which is the absolute best way to go. The crew is always active. When not working the sails, they are cleaning the heads, polishing the brass or swabbing the deck. It's poetry in motion. Our reservation for 2024 is already in. Dave and Elizabeth read more

We just had the most wonderful trip! 6 days, the best food, the most glorious vistas and very fun people. Cannot recommend enough. Lose yourself and have a blast. Namaste. read more

We just went on a 3 night cruise and it far exceeded my expectations! The views were incredible, the crew was kind and educational, and the captain was genuine and positively wonderful! Everyone cared about our experience and we got to assist if we wanted to! The food was amazing as well!! Truly a great experience for those that have no sailing knowledge or those that love to sail!!! I will be back again!!! read more

Great sailing experience overall. The captain and crew were awesome. This was our second trip on the Angelique and it won't be the last.

This is the best way ever to immerse yourself in the magnificent coast of Maine. Every day was a new adventure of exploring bays, small harbor towns, rocky shorelines, and distant vistas, experiencing the sea, wind and weather close-up. The boat is comfortable, relatively quiet and smooth, the crew was friendly and professional, food was excellent, and clientele also quite friendly. I will be going back for more! read more

What a spectacular sail. Captain Dennis is knowledgeable and very personable. "He takes us safely where the wind goes and alters the trip on the fly in response to weather conditions. The crew works together well and enjoy. Delicious food! Everything homemade each day including fresh bread baked on board. Took hundreds of photos of mesmerizing views from sunrise to sunset to moon rise. I highly recommend these trips. And what a deal: sail, sleep aboard and three home cooked meals a day. Including a lobster bake on a deserted island. read more

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In anticipation of my birthday on the 4th of July and a recent retirement from the military after serving for over thirty years I made a reservation for a cruise with the Angelique for July 3-9th and based on my experience with Candace and Dennis I will never book another cruise on this windjammer. Due to circumstances beyond my control including a cancelled flight, delayed flight, and misplaced luggage my wife and I were not able to make our cruise with the Angelique. I requested a credit or refund but was denied and was reminded of the Angelique's extremely strict, unforgiving, and unsympathetic cancellation policy. It is extremely unfortunate that a business cannot make exceptions for a customer who cannot make a cruise through no fault of their own. I paid almost $2,600 for my wife and I to attend this cruise to celebrate my military retirement and birthday on the 4th of July but we could not make the cruise due to transportation issues and misplaced luggage that were out of our control. If you are looking to book a windjammer cruise, I recommend that you look elsewhere and not book on the Angelique especially if you are a disabled Veteran. read more

Taking a cruise on the Windjammer Angelique was just what I needed! Great food, amazingly friendly people (passengers and crew!), fresh ocean air and knowing that there was nothing that I HAD to do. Oh and most of the time cell reception was spotty which helped me disconnect from the outside world. It was just perfect. Candace and Dennis are amazing and would highly recommend you try out a cruise on the Angelique! read more

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The boat, Capt Dennis, the crew, Chef Marty and his varied menus ----- all get a five star from these two sailors. What a spectacular week of sailing thru the islands off Camden. We chartered thru Road Scholar program but space can also be reserved directly. A super trip for our money. read more