Duration:
2 Hours
Price:
From $47.70
Departure Location:
10 Blaney St. Salem, MA
Group size
25
Day Sails on Malabar X
Details:
Step aboard our stunning classic schooner Malabar X (10). Built in 1930 for the private use of her designer, the famed John G. Alden of Boston, MA.
Embark on a 2 hour sail through Salem sound under billowing canvas as we pass by up to 5 of the areas most beautiful lighthouses. Take in the sights of the many islands and beautiful coastlines from Marblehead, Salem, Beverly and Manchester by the Sea. All cruises include soft drinks and bottled water and craft can cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase.
Sit back and relax or take part in the sailing with a hand raising sail, steering the schooner and marveling at the incredible craftsmanship that is on display at every turn throughout the vessel.
What's included:
*Soft Drinks and bottled water
*USCG inspected with all required safety equipment
*USCG licensed captain and crew
*A Guaranteed good time!
What's not included:
*Alcoholic Beverages
*Crew Gratuity (can be applied to your reservation if desired)
*Ships store shirts, hat and sweaters when available.
Itinerary:
- Free parking (arrive 30 minutes prior to departure)
- Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure
- Safety orientation before leaving the dock
- Underway using engine power
- Point the ship into the wind as we set sail (guests may participate)
- Shut off the engine and let the wind be our guide as we point out the main points of interest and answer questions about the area and the ship
- Drink service resumes after the sails are up.
- Incredible photo opportunities throughout the sail. Let us be your personal photographers for photos at the ships wheel.
- Keep a lookout for marine life. Seals, porpoise and even whales have been sighted during our sails.
- Last call for alcohol 30 minutes prior to returning to the dock
- Lower sails and motoring in gives all a sense of returning from a true sailing experience with new stories and new friends.
Highlights:
A true sailing experience onboard a living piece of American Maritime history while learning the history of Salem and the surrounding area. We limit our guest size to 25 to ensure a personable and intimate experience for all those that sail with us.
Marvel at the craftsmanship that went into building one of the most famous sailing yachts built in America and capture some incredible photos while becoming a part of the Sunset Sail Salem story!
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Weather and traffic permitting, everyone who wants to will get a chance to man the helm and get a taste of what it’s like to sail.
Will I get a sunburn?
As it reflects off the water, the sun out on the water is brighter than on land. We highly recommend using some sunscreen– a minimum of 30 SPF or higher. Also, if you are prone to sunburn, you may want to wear protective clothing. And nothing reduces the glare off the water as well as polarized sunglasses.
What wildlife will I see?
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Are children welcome?
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