Charter The Schooner
Come aboard the SoundWaters, a three-masted schooner styled after a 19th-century New Haven Sharpie. Treat your employees, associates, friends, or family to a brilliant sunset or beautiful afternoon on Long Island Sound, enjoyed from the deck of this 80-foot sailing vessel.
SoundWaters is steel-hulled, U.S. Coast Guard-certified to carry up to 40 passengers. The decks are wide and comfortable. A quiet diesel engine motors the schooner until the sails are raised. All children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.
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FEES AND SCHEDULE
A limited number of private charters are available between May and October.
The standard charter fee is $2,250 for a two-hour sail. Longer trips are available on request (contact us for pricing info). Charter fees include Crew, Fuel, Docking Costs, and all taxes. Weeknight, weekend, and weekday options are available.
Please contact us for availability – schooner@soundwaters.org or 203 323 1978.
SoundWaters offers Inclement Weather Insurance. Once purchased, the Charterer has the option to cancel or reschedule the sail if the official National Weather Service forecast predicts a 30% or greater chance of rain 24 hours before the sail date. SoundWaters full Inclement Weather Insurance policy is available upon request.
TIPPING GUIDANCE
If you enjoy your experience, tips for our hard-working crew are very much appreciated! As a general guideline, most charters tip about 15-20% of their fare.
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What They’re Saying
“This was a great way to spend a Sunday evening in the summer. The ship was beautiful. The crew was friendly and helpful. It was fun to do as a group but I’d do it alone or as a couple. Getting to the dock was a bit tricky but well worth it. .”
–Samantha Dane
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It’s hard to put your camera away on a beautiful sunset cruise aboard the schooner SoundWaters.
