SAILING YACHT EXPERIENCE
Experience is an Alden inspired, roomy and powerful schooner, perfect for two couples and one professional Mystic Seaport Captain. Mystic Seaport Museum plans to keep this fine schooner very busy with 3-day, 2-night charters. Sailing from Mystic Seaport Museum to an anchorage at Fishers Island, Watch Hill, or a Long Island on the first day. Weather permitting, cruising to Block Islands' Great Salt Pond Anchorage on the second day, & finally cruising back home to Mystic Seaport Museum on the last day. The boat is perfect for two couples, and with pricing as low as $3000 for the boat and crew for 2 nights, makes for a unique and affordable holiday & yachting experience. SIGN UP NOW OR MISS OUT!
3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS
The 3-Day & 2-Night Cruise costs $3000!
It includes the boat, fully equipped for charter, a professional captain, fuel, and berths for 2 couples.
It does not include food & beverage, food & beverage service and/or preparation, food & beverage for the captain, mooring and dockage fees, excursions off the boat, transfers to and from the boat and customary crew gratuity, or similar expense incurred by the guests.
Two provisioning packages can be added on at check out if desired. The fist provisioning option includes alcohol and cost $3000; The second option does not include alcohol and costs $2000. This service is the easiest and most convenient option.
We would prefer and encourage guests to provision the boat themselves, this will be the most economical option and will ensure guest get what they want.
Guests can use outside provisioning and catering services but if a professional provisioning service is used please remember that refrigeration is limited, please follow the provisioning guide.
BYOB is allowed. Please see the Provisioning Guide.
The captain will need to be fed by the guests. If the captain has dietary restrictions, Mystic Seaport will notify the guests and the Mystic Seaport will take responsibility for the captains’ meals and provisions.
The boat cruises from Mystic Seaport Museum to an Anchorage at Fishers Island, Watch Hill, or a Long Island on the first day. Weather permitting the boat cruises to Block Islands’ Great Salt Pond anchorage on the second day. Finally on the last day the boat will cruise back home to Mystic Seaport Museum.
This is however a rough itinerary; plans can change at the desertion of the captain. The captain will take into account itineraries and routes the guests may want to take, but in no way is the captain bound to the will or request of the guest. The captain’s main responsibility is the safety of the boat and all those aboard.
Captains are professionals with Coast Guard Licenses, solid sailing and cruising experience, and a sound knowledge of the cruising area and waters.
Perfect for a couple or two couples. It is possible to sail with up to six guests but not as feasible or comfortable for overnights with 6 aboard the boat.
The boat has refrigeration and a cooler, ice, and water to keep drinks and food cold.
The yacht comes with all necessary utensils, cutlery, linens, 2 towels per a guest, and associated paraphernalia for a cruise of this nature and duration.
Incredible introduction to cruising and charter.
Experience the phenomenal cruising grounds of Fishers Island, Long Island and Block Island Sounds
Day Sail Experience
The Full Day Charter costs $1800 and is 8 hours long.
The Full Day Sail is only avalible on Thursdays, however, please call to book if you have different days, there is some flexibility.
It includes the boat, fully equipped for charter, a professional captain, fuel, and space for up to 6 guests.
The trip is private. Only you and the people you want on board.
Same price; whether there is 1 or 6 guests.
It does not include food & beverage, food & beverage service and/or preparation, mooring and dockage fees, excursions off the boat, transfers to and from the boat and customary crew gratuity, or similar expense incurred by the guests.
BYOB is allowed.
The boat cruises from Mystic Seaport Museum to an anchorage at Fishers Island, Watch Hill, or a Long Island for lunch and swimming. The charter ends at Mystic Seaport.
This is however a rough itinerary; plans can change at the desertion of the captain. The captain will take into account itineraries and routes the guests may want to take, but in no way is the captain bound to the will or request of the guest. The captain’s main responsibility is the safety of the boat and all those aboard.
Captains are professionals with Coast Guard License, solid sailing and cruising experience, and a sound knowledge of the cruising area and waters.
The boat has refrigeration and a cooler, ice, and water to keep drinks and food cold.
It comes with all necessary utensils, cutlery and associated paraphernalia for a cruise of this nature and duration.
Experience the phenomenal cruising grounds of Fishers Island, Long Island Sounds
Provisioning a boat for a three-day cruise is a subtle art. You don’t want to over or under provision.
This guide is here to help make the food and beverage requirements of your trip take shape and be a success.
First of all McQuade’s Market, Mystic Market, and a Big Y are all within easy distance of Mystic Seaport Museum, and all offer excellent pre-made meals, that stack well in the refrigerator on the boat.
There are numerous liquor stores around, but Cask and Keg https://www.casknkegmystic.com is in the same location as McQuade’s Market.
The Key Elements are Space, Snacks and Number of Meals.
Space: Boats don’t have kitchens; they have a galley. A boats galley is much smaller than your kitchen at home. Thought must be taken as to where all the Provisions are going to go. Refrigeration space for food is limited.
Snacks are your friend. Most snacks don’t require refrigeration and are more convenient to life of the go on a sailboat. Having plenty of snacks is key.
Only buy the stuff you and your group eat. No point in throwing everything away when you come back to port.
You have 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners and plenty of snacks to think about.
When it comes to beverages, think long game in the sun. Lots of water. Go lighter on the alcohol %. One drink on a the water is like two on the land. Cans are better. There is a cooler with ice for drinks. There is a blender aboard the boat.
PROVISIONS GUIDE
REMEMBER TO BRING
Sun Protection during the day. Hats, Sun cream and pull overs.
Warm and cold weather clothing options.
Bathing Suits for lots of swims.
Gratuity for the Captain. Gratuity is not included in the booking fee. A $1000 gratuity would be appropriate for a charter of this nature.
Cash for launches to and from the boat and Mudslides at the Oar.
A sense of humor and a sunny disposition go along way with group situations like this.
