Camden Maine: Windjammer Sunset Sail on Appledore IIYou board at Bayview Landing, help raise the sails on a traditional wooden ship, and sail into Penobscot Bay past Curtis Island Light. Watch for wildlife along the rugged coastline, take a turn at the wheel, and toast the sunset over Mount Battie with a drink in hand. The whole experience runs about two hours, with the ship's small passenger limit keeping the deck comfortable and the view uncluttered.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to experience traditional sailing without the logistics of owning or chartering a boat — the small passenger limit and the crew's knowledge of the harbor and wildlife make it feel less like a tour and more like being invited aboard. Plan for two hours on the water, which is what lets you sail far enough to see the mountains and still catch the full sunset.
Windjammer Sailing Camden Maine: Appledore II Day SailA 2-hour day sail aboard the Appledore II, a 49-passenger windjammer schooner departing from Bayview Landing in Camden, Maine. You help raise the sails and steer the ship while the crew shares the vessel's history—she sails between Camden and Key West twice yearly on a 2,000-mile journey. The sail passes Curtis Island Light (built 1836), uninhabited islands, and the Camden Hills dropping into the sea, with chances to spot seals, porpoises, eagles and whales. Cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase; gratuity is optional.Is it for me?Book this sail if you want to be part of the ship's work rather than a passenger watching from a chair—the crew actively involves you in raising sails and steering, and the small passenger count (49 maximum) means you're not lost in a crowd.
Schooner Surprise Day Sails Camden Maine Historic WindjammerDay sails and sunset tours on Schooner Surprise depart from Camden, Maine, carrying a maximum of 18 passengers on a historic windjammer. You sail past Curtis Island Lighthouse, across Penobscot Bay, and along the rocky coast while the crew points out wildlife, local landmarks and the history of the area. Options include daytime sails, live music sails, sunset sails, full moon sails and eco-tours with an ornithologist, running daily from mid-May through mid-October. The crew invites you to help haul sails and steer, or to sit back with binoculars and blankets provided.Is it for me?Spend your afternoon or evening aboard Camden's only historic working schooner, where you can haul sails with the crew or simply settle in with wine and views of the Camden Hills.
