Special Events

Special Event sail tickets are added regularly throughout the season as our schedules are confirmed. Our sail schedule is subject to change until a ticket is purchased. Please check back if you do not find an open availibility for the event you are interested in at this time.

Upcoming Special Events

Mother’s Day Sail
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers sail free when accompanied by the purchaser of one full priced ticket. Limit one mom per full priced ticket purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers/discounts.

Celtic Music Sunset Sail with Michael O’Leary & Friends
Sundays, Beginning May 25, 2025
6:00-8:30pm
Craic* on deck! Join singer Michael O’Leary & Friends for a sailing céilidh of traditional tunes, songs ‘n sea shanties aboard the schooner Ardelle as she takes a sunset sail around beautiful Gloucester harbor. The seven musicians are an array of tune players and singers from Cape Ann, the North Shore and greater Boston. *Irish for Fun!

Cape Ann Circumnavigation Sail
June 1, June 30, July 28, August 27, & September 13, 2025
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
These full day sails are perfect for those who would like to spend the day sharing sea stories, viewing the diverse land and seascapes of Cape Ann, seeing lighthouses, or just relaxing out on the water. If time allows we will stop in at Rockport for some time ashore or sail into the hole-in the wall at Lane’s Cove. Circumnavigation trips depart from Maritime Gloucester at 8am and return at 3pm (plus or minus) and offer those who come along a chance to really enjoy the Ardelle on an extended trip!
If the weather allows we will circumnavigate Cape, if not, we will head down to some other coastal community or off shore for a whale watch. Bring a picnic lunch and we will provide coffee and donuts and a lot of fun! Adults (16+) only.