Janna writes, “We eat like kings on the American Eagle. Food is sourced locally as much as possible from farmers, coffee roasters and fishermen in Mid-Coast Maine. Each meal is prepared in the ship’s small but efficient galley using the original 1930 wood-burning cookstove.”

One of our windjammers – the Stephen Taber – made the NBC Nightly News! Check it out!

“If it’s authentic sailing you’re after – in contrast to being on a cruise ship – the Mary Day may be just what you’re looking for,” Mary Jo writes.

Read about the J. & E. Riggin’s Sip & Sail Cruise.

Dan and Mikkel write, “We were truly in awe of how much food they pump out in such a small galley, how often they are creating meals (nearly constantly when the sun is up), and how GOOD it is.”

For a sailor who loves schooners, few places compare to the coast of Maine in the summertime.

“In an age of virtual reality and online dependency, a connective slow travel experience like a Maine Windjammer cruise does the heart, mind and body good.” writes Lori Sorrentino. We couldn’t agree more.

“Schooners have been the lifeblood of coastal Maine for more than a century — and sailing aboard one of these wooden boats is the best way to experience the beauty of these seaside communities,” writes the author.

Lisa writes, “A windjammer cruise in Maine offers a rare opportunity to sleep, dine, and be entertained while island hopping throughout Downeast and Midcoast Maine on a one-of-a-kind vintage vessel.”

Heidi writes, “As a first-timer who wasn’t sure exactly what to expect at the start, I’m so glad I experienced this very special way to travel in a gorgeous part of the world.”

Voyages on these historic sailboats come with summer fun like beach lobster bakes, fireworks, and plenty of time on the water.

“On board chefs are magicians. How else to explain the 5-star meals that emerge from the galley – everything baked, sautéed, and stewed in a woodburning stove.” Malerie writes.

Georgette has become quite a windjammer aficionado over the years. Here are a few of the reasons she’s hooked.

Read about Georgie Jet’s October sail on Schooner Stephen Taber and the reasons he thinks you should book your own cruise.

Two of the eight members of the historic Maine Windjammers fleet have opted to meet the stringent standards in wake of the COVID-19 health emergency and sail in 2020: the Stephen Tabor and the Ladona.

Captain Noah Barnes has decided to set sail this season with his two ships.

A windjammer primer from one of the newest skippers in Maine’s world-famous fleet, plus where to find the best Maine windjammer cruises.

Three days on Penobscot Bay, under sail and under stars on Maine’s oldest working vessel, the 1871 schooner Lewis R. French.

We think you’ll particularly like number 3!

Dana writes “Do you like to cruise but not with the masses? Do you enjoy good food and great conversation? Are you looking to travel differently this year? If you answered yes, you should consider a Windjammer Cruise off the coast of Maine for your next vacation.”