Get out on the Sound
Afternoon & Sunset Sails
Enjoy the excitement and wonder of the Long Island Sound aboard our 80′ Schooner. Two-hour sunset and afternoon sails offered all summer long from Stamford, CT.
Sunset Sails
Wednesday – Sundays
Bring your dinner and your favorite beverage and relax while watching the sun dip below the horizon. Price $45/person. All passengers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Afternoon Sails
Saturdays and Sundays
Enjoy a brilliant afternoon sail on Long Island Sound. Price Adults $35/adult, Children (ages 5-12) $20/child. All passengers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Please Note:
The safety of our passengers and crew remains our number one priority. Please see our complete COVID-19 guidelines and procedures below.
The Schooner departs ON TIME. If the sail is scheduled to depart at 6:30pm, we will leave at 6:30pm. Please be sure to be at the dock and ready to board at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our check-in and boarding process will conclude five minutes before departure, and we will not make exceptions for late arrivals.
We require a minimum of 8 passengers to sail and in case of low attendance, passengers will be notified 4 hours before the sail that the sail is cancelled and receive a full refund.
All sales are final.
WHAT TO BRING
The setup on the boat is casual, no seat assignments, passengers can stand or sit on a bench-style elevation. You are welcome to bring small picnic-style meal, snacks, soft drinks, waters, wine/beer, no hard liquor, please. Small coolers only as the space is limited on the boat.
Boat shoes, sneakers, comfortable rubber sole shoes – great, no high heels.
There is no special protected space from the sun, so wear a hat, sunblock. Extra layer of clothing is recommended for sunset sails on cooler days.
PORTS AND DIRECTIONS
Charter The Schooner
Come aboard the Tall Ship SoundWaters, a three-masted schooner styled after a 19th century Chesapeake Bay sharpie schooner. 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 and can accommodate wheelchairs. 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.
FEES AND SCHEDULE
A limited number of private charters are available between May and October.
The standard charter fee is $2,000 for a 2 hour sail. Longer trips are available on request (contact us for pricing info). Charter fees, which help underwrite the cost of SoundWaters Education Programs, include Crew, Fuel, Docking Costs and all taxes. Weeknight, weekend, and weekday options are available.
Please contact us for availability – schooner@soundwaters.org or 203 406 3319.
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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.”
–Samantha Dane
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Another fantastic sunset.
