American Eagle

Captain John Foss
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 26
www.schooneramericaneagle.com

The 92-foot American Eagle was built in Gloucester in 1930 and for 53 years was a working member of the Gloucester fishing fleet. It has been accurately restored and is licensed for international voyages. American Eagle regularly participates in the Gloucester race during Labor Day weekend and has won numerous times.

Angelique

Captains Mike and Lynne McHenry
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Guests: 29
www.sailangelique.com

The 95' ketch-rigged Angelique was built specifically for the windjamming trade in 1980. Patterned after the 19th century sailing ships that fished off the coast of England, the Angelique was built for safety, and offers the unique feature of a deckhouse salon.

Grace Bailey

Captains Ray & Ann Williamson
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Guests: 29
www.mainewindjammercruises.com

Built in Patchogue, New York in 1882, the Grace Bailey was engaged in the West Indian trade, and hauling timber and granite until 1940, when she started carrying passengers. This 80' coaster was the flagship for the original Maine Windjammer Cruise fleet.

Heritage

Captains Doug and Linda Lee
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 30
www.schoonerheritage.com

The Heritage was built in 1983 by her owners at the North End Shipyard in Rockland, Maine. Designed for the comfort of her passengers, the vessel was built in the tradition of a 19th century coaster.

Isaac Evans

Captains Brenda and Brian Thomas
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 22
www.isaacevans.com

The Isaac H. Evans was built in Mauricetown, New Jersey in 1886 and spent many years oystering on the Delaware Bay. In 1973 she was completely rebuilt for the windjamming trade. National Historic Landmark.

J&E Riggin

Captains John Finger and Anne Mahle
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 24
www.mainewindjammer.com

A national historic land-mark, the J&E Riggin was built in 1927 in Dorchester NJ for the oyster dredging trade. In 1977 she was rebuilt for passenger sail. Known for her eco-friendly and culinary travel, she is the only Maine windjammer to be awarded the environmental leadership award from the state of Maine.

Lewis R. French

Captains Garth Wells and Jenny Tobin
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Guests: 21
www.schoonerfrench.com

Launched in 1871 in Christmas Cove, Maine, the Lewis R. French is the oldest commercial schooner in the USA, and was recently designated a National Historic Landmark. This season marks the 64' coasting schooner's 139th summer in Maine.

Mary Day

Captains Barry King and Jennifer Martin
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Guests: 29
www.schoonermaryday.com

Launched in 1962, the 90' Mary Day was the first windjammer to be built specifically with comfort, safety, and performance in mind. Carrying on the Maine shipbuilding tradition, she is the first pure sailing schooner built in Maine since 1930.

Mercantile

Captains Ray and Ann Williamson
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Guests: 29
www.mainewindjammercruises.com

The 78' Mercantile was built in Little Deer Isle, Maine in 1916 to carry salt fish, barrel staves, and firewood. The Mercantile became a cruise schooner in 1942 under the ownership of Frank Swift, the founder of the Maine windjammer trade.

Mistress

Captains Ray and Ann Williamson
Homeport: Camden, Maine
Guests: 6
www.mainewindjammercruises.com

A miniature version of the grander ships, the Mistress was built with a loyalty to traditional lines and materials coupled with an attention to modern amenities. Forty-six feet long, with just three double cabins (each with private head), she offers an intimate sailing experience.

Nathaniel Bowditch

Captains Captain Owen and Cathie Dorr
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 24
www.windjammervacation.com

The Nathaniel Bowditch was built as a racing yacht in 1922 in East Boothbay, Maine. The 82' schooner won special class honors in the Bermuda Race in 1923, and served in the Coast Guard during World War II. She was rebuilt for the windjamming trade in the early 1970's.

Stephen Taber

Captains Noah and Jane Barnes
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 22
www.stephentaber.com

The Stephen Taber was built as a coasting schooner in 1871 on Long Island, New York. The 68' schooner is the oldest documented sailing vessel in continuous service in the United States, and she was recently designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Summertime

Captain Bill Brown
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 7
www.schoonersummertime.com

Launched in 1986, the pinky Summertime was built on the Maine coast using traditional methods. The pinky, which originated in Europe in the 1600's, receives its name from its uplifted or "pinked" stern. The pink-sterned hull with schooner rig were most popular for fishing in New England between 1800 and 1950. Summertime was probably designed around 1830.

Timberwind

Captains Bob & Dawn Tassi
Homeport: Rockport, Maine
Guests: 20
www.schoonertimberwind.com

Launched as a Portland Pilot in 1931, 96' overall and 70' on deck, Timberwind is listed as a National Historic Landmark. This deep draft vessel provides cozy cabins with plenty of head room and space to stow your gear. 

Victory Chimes

Captains Kip Files and Paul DeGaeta
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
Guests: 40
www.victorychimes.com

Built in 1900 in Bethel, Delaware to carry lumber up and down the shallow bays and rivers of the Chesapeake, the 132' schooner Victory Chimes is the last 3-masted schooner on the East coast, and the largest passenger sailing vessel under U.S. flag.