Schooner Surprise Day & Sunset Sails
Midcoast Maine, Maine Coast
About This Activity
The Schooner Surprise is one of Camden's most beloved traditional sailing vessels, carrying up to 18 passengers on two-hour excursions into Penobscot Bay. She sails 7 days a week from mid-May to mid-October, offering day sails, sunset sails, live music evenings, and special birding and full moon cruises. Guests can take the helm or simply relax on deck watching lighthouses and wildlife pass by.
Seasonal note: Mid-May to mid-October; advance reservations strongly recommended July–Aug
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