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Schooner Sails – Margaret Todd

Morning, afternoon and sunset sails of Frenchman Bay from Bar Harbor aboard the four-masted schooner Margaret Todd, mid-May through October.

Description

Daily sailing cruises of Frenchman Bay aboard the company's flagship, the four-masted schooner Margaret Todd, departing Bar Harbor from mid-May through October. Wildlife commonly seen includes seals, harbor porpoises and bald eagles. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available, and cruises are pet friendly.

Cruises

  • Morning Sail (10:00am): 1.5 to 2 hour cruise with views of Acadia National Park; guests may help hoist the sails
  • Afternoon Sail (2:00pm): usually livelier sailing in stronger afternoon breezes, with narration on local history, points of interest and wildlife
  • Sunset Sail: the most popular cruise, often with live folk music, passing Egg Rock Lighthouse; duration varies from 90-120 minutes in early summer to 60-75 minutes in autumn

Specifications

Rigfour-masted schooner
Seasonmid-May through October
Morning sail duration1.5 to 2 hours

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