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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.
$ 700
Private Fireworks Sail on Sarah Mead
Private Sail with Fireworks aboard Sarah Mead. Children 12 and under must wear a life jacket.
$ 1,200
Intimate sailing lobster-boat cruise tailored for your group
Board the Sarah Mead, one of the last sailing lobster boats, for a small-group outing on Penobscot Bay. On the first stop on this unique trip, guests will get a hands-on experience of 19th-century fishing life as we haul both traditional and modern lobster traps under sail. After hauling traps, we will dock at the Rockland Breakwater to tour the lighthouse After we re-board, we will sail past the stunning Owls Head Lighthouse before returning home.
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
- Dock and Disembark at the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
- Tour of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (pending availability)
- Views of the Owls Head Lighthouse
What’s not included
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food and drink (guests may bring a snack)
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gladd containers are not provided and are discouraged
Itinerary
8:45 (15 min before departure): Check in at the ticket booth.
8:55 Check-in closes + safety orientation.
9:00: Depart the dock.
9:15: Raise sail.
9:30: Haul Traps.
10:00: Dock and disembark at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
10:30: Board depart breakwater
10:30: Sail towards Owls Head and Monroe Island
11:45: Strike Sail
12:00: Return to the dock
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 15 minutes before departure, and closes 5 minutes prior to departure to allow for a safety orientation.
Departures leave from Middle Pier in Rockland Harbor. 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.
Tour inside the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse depends on the city having the lighthouse open. There are rare instances when the tide and sea state may require us to alter the itinerary.
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Customers providing at least 10 days 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.