Quick Details
Step aboard our intimate sailing lobster boat for a small-group adventure on Penobscot Bay. Help haul traditional lobster traps under sail, enjoy close-up views of iconic Maine lighthouses, and experience the region’s rich maritime heritage on an authentic, hands-on voyage.
3 People
$80/person - children 12 and under must wear a life jacket
$ 240
4 people
$80/person - children 12 and under must wear a life jacket
$ 320
1 Person
Children 12 and under must wear a life jacket
$ 85
5 people
Same price as a private sail for up to 6 people. Children 12 and under must wear a life jacket
$ 400
Private Sail on Sarah Mead
Have the boat to yourself! Total of up to 6 passengers. Children 12 and under must wear a life jacket.
$ 400
Intimate sailing lobster-boat cruise for up to 6 guests
Board the Sarah Mead, one of the last sailing lobster boats, for a small-group outing on Penobscot Bay. This hands-on experience recreates 19th-century fishing life as guests watch and participate in hauling lobster traps under sail. Expect up-close views of iconic Maine lighthouses and a personal connection to the region’s maritime heritage on a relaxed, authentic seafaring trip.
What’s included
- A cruise aboard the friendship sloop Sarah Mead
- Close views of iconic lighthouses
- Hauling lobster traps under sail
- Whisper-quiet electric propulsion when winds are light
Itinerary
- T-15 min (before departure): Check in at the ticket booth.
- T-5 min: Check-in closes + safety orientation.
- Departure (T+0): Depart the dock.
- T+15 min: Raise sail.
- T+1 hr 45 min: Strike sail.
- T+2 hr: Return to dock and disembark
Highlights
- Intimate small-boat experience with a maximum of six guests
- Hands-on traditional lobster-trap hauling under sail
- Close, personal views of historic Penobscot Bay lighthouses
- Authentic connection to Maine’s 19th-century maritime heritage
- Zero emissions, silent electric propulsion when winds are light
Additional information
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Check-in starts at our ticket booth at Middle Pier 15 minutes before departure, and closes 5 minutes prior to departure to allow for a safety orientation.
After checking in, head over to the dock at The Pearl where we will board Sarah Mead.
Booking ahead is encouraged, or please visit the ticket booth at the dock to purchase tickets when space is available.
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- Jacket for cool or breezy conditions
- Non-glass drink containers if bringing beverages
- Light snack if desired
- Sun protection
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- All passengers, including small children, count toward the strict 6 passenger limit and must have a ticket to sail.
- Please avoid glass containers while on board.
- Imbibe responsibly when bringing alcoholic beverages.
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It is recommended to book in advance; walk-up purchases may be accepted at the dock when space allows. Trip routes and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed and may vary with conditions. Lobster traps will be hauled every trip, weather-depending, but catching lobsters is not guaranteed.
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Customers providing at least 72 hours notice of cancellation will receive a full refund. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice and no-shows will be charged the full price. We are not responsible for traffic or changes made by airlines or other travel providers so please leave plenty of time for transit and parking, and remember, this isn’t a trip you want to miss!
Contact us at [email protected], (207) 691-7245 or reply to your confirmation email to make a cancellation or to rebook your sail.