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The Schooner HERON is available for group cruises for special occasions such as...

  • Wedding Receptions
  • Birthdays
  • Reunions

We can customize any cruise to suit your group.
Please
contact us so we can be apart of your next special occasion.

 

   
         
   

Scheduled Events:

 

   

      Fireworks sail     

         


Fourth of July weekend  Sunset/Fireworks Sail

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with an exciting sunset sail including hors d'oeurves (BYOB) aboard Schooner Yacht HERON. Sail among the islands, enjoy the scenery and see marine life in it's natural habitat, and watch the sun set over the Camden Hills. Then watch the Islesboro and Camden fireworks display from the deck of HERON.

Depart Rockport at 7:00 pm, return 11:00pm.

$55/person

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rockland Windjammer Parade of sail

 

 


Maine Windjammer Parade of Sail 
 July 15th, 2011

Join us for an afternoon parade of sail with the entire windjammer fleet. We will sail past the historic Rockland Breakwater lighthouse and the Owl's Head lighthouse in company with the other Maine schooners. An excellent photo opportunity to capture these amazing sailing vessels under full sail with the dramatic view of the lighthouse as background. An exciting opportunity not to be missed. Don't forget to bring your camera!

Includes Lobster roll lunch.
Depart Rockport 12:00, return 4:30
$65/person

   

 Eggemoggin Reach Regatta-Maine

Heron racing in classic yacht regatta

 


ERR Classic Yacht Regatta 
August 6th, 2011

The ultimate adventure aboard the Schooner HERON. This considered to be the finest trip of all. Join us for a classic wooden yacht regatta.

Some of the finest wooden sailing vessels in the world gather together to pitch their skills in the ultimate challenge for yachtsmen with a passion for  wooden boats! Incredible sight to see all of these beautiful vessels under sail in a good SW breeze.
Call or email for charter opportunity details of this spectacular event.

   
   

 


Windjammer Weekend (Labor Day Weekend)
September 2nd, 2010

Parade of Sail w/lunch  11:00- 4:00    $65/person

DownEast Lobster vDinner & Fireworks   5:30-after fireworks  $85/person

Labor Day Weekend means lots of activities on the waterfront in Camden. Schooner parade of sail, fireworks and maritime music and events. It's the 11th annual Windjammer Weekend. This is the largest single gathering of the Maine Windjammer Fleet.

 Board Schooner HERON in Rockport at 11:00, enjoy a lobster lunch underway as we sail among the Schooners in the Parade of Sail -- an opportunity of a lifetime to see them all in one place under full sail.

Or join us at 5:30 for a Downeast Lobster Dinner Sail from Rockport to Camden via Mark Island. We will see a spectacular display of fireworks in the outer harbor Friday night. An amazing sight to see the myriad of masts and rigging against the backdrop of Mt. Battie.