Baltimore Inner Harbor Sail on Summer Wind: 1.5-hour schooner

An authentic schooner means you're sailing, not motoring, through the harbor.

This 1.5-hour sailing experience takes you onto the Baltimore Inner Harbor aboard an authentic schooner with a live skipper. Summer Wind is the larger boat with deck seating spread for privacy and couples. Unforgettable is smaller with cockpit seating, built for families and small groups up to six people total. You arrive 15 minutes early at the Ritz-Carlton Dock (near Rusty Scupper Restaurant at 400 Key Highway) and the boat departs on schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing Baltimore Inner Harbor

• Arrive at Ritz-Carlton Dock
• Board schooner Summer Wind
• Sail and enjoy city skyline views
• Relax and experience Inner Harbor atmosphere
• Disembark after 1.5-hour sailing

The experience

One and a half hours on the water means you get the full rhythm of the harbor without a half-day commitment. The schooner leaves from the Ritz-Carlton Dock, and from the deck you watch Baltimore's skyline and the water itself as the boat moves through it. A live skipper runs the sail, so you're not steering or managing the rigging. You're sitting, watching the city from an angle most people never see it from.

Summer Wind is the larger of the two boats, with seating spread across the deck so couples can sit apart from other passengers and still have the whole harbor in front of them. Unforgettable is smaller and built around cockpit seating, which works better for families traveling together or groups of friends who want to stay close. Either way, the boat holds a maximum of six people per booking, so you're never packed in with strangers. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. The boat leaves on schedule, so the timing holds.

The experience is built around the sailing itself, not a narrated tour of landmarks. You'll see the Inner Harbor's water and the city's edges, but the point is the movement and the quiet of being on a schooner rather than a motorboat. The skipper is there to run the boat and answer questions, not to deliver a script.

What’s included

• Live skipper.
• choice of Summer Wind (larger boat with deck seating) or Unforgettable (smaller boat with cockpit seating, better for families and groups).

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 13 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by American Sailing Tours

Is this one for you?The 1.5-hour sail is steady and calm (you're sitting on the water, not hiking or climbing), so it works for most fitness levels, though it's not suitable for people with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Choose Summer Wind if you want space and privacy as a couple. Choose Unforgettable if you're traveling with family or a small group and want to stay close together.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Summer Wind and Unforgettable?

Summer Wind is the larger schooner with seating spread across the deck, better for couples who want privacy and space. Unforgettable is smaller with cockpit seating, designed for families and small groups who prefer to stay together. Both hold up to six people per booking.

Where do I meet the boat and how early should I arrive?

The schooner departs from the Ritz-Carlton Dock. The closest landmark is Rusty Scupper Restaurant at 400 Key Highway, where there's a parking lot. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time, as the boat leaves on schedule.

Is this a guided tour with someone explaining the harbor?

A live skipper runs the boat and is there to answer questions, but this is a sailing experience, not a narrated sightseeing tour. The focus is on being on the water and seeing the Inner Harbor from the schooner itself.

How rough is the water on the Baltimore Inner Harbor?

The Inner Harbor is a protected urban waterway, so conditions are generally calm. The experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, but it's suitable for all other fitness levels.

Can I bring children on this sail?

Yes. Unforgettable, the smaller schooner, is specifically designed for families and small groups. Both boats accommodate up to six people per booking, so you can bring children as long as the total group stays within that limit.