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Schooner Eastwind

20 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-6598
Ranked #2 of 9 tours in Boothbay Harbor
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Sail the waters of delightful Boothbay Harbor on our 65-foot schooner. See lighthouses, the outer islands, and sea wildlife on a two hour cruise. The... more » Owner description: Sail the waters of delightful Boothbay Harbor on our 65-foot schooner. See lighthouses, the outer islands, and sea wildlife on a two hour cruise. The Smith family has 30 years of boat building and sea adventures to share with you. « less
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Kaneohe, Hawaii
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

loved lobsters cooked everyway easily walking distance from Inn and the weather was delightful at night and the quiet surroundings made our stay comfortable, quiet, relaxing and very memorable.Most shops were unique in what they offered with most of their themes around Maine's uniqueness. The locals were very friendly and helpful in suggesting other places to eat, sight see and... More

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Canton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Herb & Doris Smith shared their beautiful schooner & skills w/ us on such a gorgeous fall day . . . what an awesome experience. Truly something i will always remember! Bought & read their most fascinating book - a story of "Sailing Three Oceans" w/ kids & cats & fitful seas. Amazing! And aboard vessels built by their own... More

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Stanhope, New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This is a beautiful boat. The owners of the boat are very friendly, making you feel like you've known them before. They tell of their travels around the world.

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Windsor Locks, Ct
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

In todays busy world, it becomes hard to find a way to relax and forget for a few hours. Well, Herb and Doris Smith can give you that and more aboard the Schooner East Wind for a 2 hour cruise on their sail boat. From the moment the sails go up, you enter a different world. The cruise is unbelieveable,... More

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Weston, CT
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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Spouse and I wanted to see Boothbay Harbor from the water, so we looked at a variety of options. We didn't want a craft with an engine, because we've done that for whale and puffin watches and didn't need to replicate that experience. We wanted a lovely sail, and we got more than that from Herb and Doris Smith. They've... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011 via mobile

What a fantastic adventure! Great stories and fantastic sights

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Paramus, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

My husband and I took a two-hour trip on the Schooner Eastwind. Captain was pleasant and informative - felt very safe. Winds were just right and we had a smooth and relaxing sail. The Boothbay area is very scenic and can be most appreciated from being on the water. This was a great way to take in some of the... More

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Bismarck ND
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

My husband and I and my sister and husband enjoyed the 2 hour cruise. We had hoped that Herb and Doris would provide us with more information about the history of the bay, BUT as long as asked questions, Doris was willing and able to give us information.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011 via mobile

An all around excellent experience. Beautiful boat, skippered by two delightful owners who share their love and knowledge of the Boothbay Harbor area and expert seamanship with passengers. Dress appropriately, bring a windbreaker jacket even on a warm day, and don't forget sneakers or non-skid footware, then sit back and enjoy a few hours at sea in one of the... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

Sunset sail on Thursday the 18th. Very windy and the sailing was a bit aggressive for what was supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The boat tilted so hard we had water up to our knees. Pretty scary. These people do not seem to be interested in the experience their passangers have.

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Jennifer Smith, Owner at Schooner Eastwind, responded to this review
21 August 2011

Thank you for providing your feedback. Please accept our apologies for your experience. We endeavor to make everyone's trip enjoyable. The experience you describe is not typical, but can occasionally happen on trips with high winds if a wind gust catches the sails on a hard tack. However, please be assured that you were never in danger as the boat... More

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