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| Tall Ship Stephen Taber Still sailing at 141 years old. |
From late May through mid-October the Stephen Taber sets sail from Rockland Harbor, taking lucky guests on four- and six-day sailing adventures on the legendary Maine coast. Our guests are treated to an insider's tour of Maine's Penobscot Bay, one of the most acclaimed cruising grounds on Earth, in a comfortable and casual atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind and get to know new friends. Our windjammer cruises are especially renowned for spectacular galley fare, which has earned a reputation of its own.
Where are we going, you ask? Answer: where the wind and tide take us. As the Taber has no inboard engine, we have no set itinerary. As the Captain says, "As far as I see it, my job is to make the best of each day. A rousing breakfast, a morning race with another schooner, a downwind run for lunch, tacking through an archipelago to see some wildlife, and beating into a remote harbor for a stroll ashore and a handsome sunset." Some places we may stop along the way are Stonington on Deer Isle, North Haven, Vinalhaven, Mt. Desert Island, or Sorrento, Isle au Haut, dockside at Castine, or one of the countless deserted islands that dot our coast. Wherever we wind up, it is guaranteed to be beautiful.
As we breeze along, you'll see lobstermen hauling and setting traps, colonies of harbor and fur seals sunning themselves and cavorting in the water, and the multitude of waterfowl that make Maine their home. And we're always pleased by the appearance of whales and porpoises.
If you are a seasoned sailor, or want to learn a bit about being one, you are always welcome to help sail the boat. Crew members are ready and eager to teach you about sail handling, steering a course and navigating. If you're the gregarious type, you'll find plenty of group doings to join. If you prefer spending your time in quieter pursuits, you'll relish the peacefulness of shipboard life.
"Best restaurant in town, wherever we happened to be that night."
—Jed from Boston, MA
HERE'S WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
The oldest sailing vessel in continuous service in the United States, and a National Historic Landmark.
Huge percentage of repeat guests and referrals. Once you've sailed on the Taber, chances are you'll want to come back!
Overall length is 110 feet. Length on deck is 68 feet, with a 22½-foot beam. The Taber is a very comfortable ride, and provides ample deck space. Seasickness is rare.
On the Taber, wine is served with dinner every night.
No inboard engine, meaning this is a pure sailing vacation, with no diesel odor below decks.
The Stephen Taber has been in the Barnes family for over 30 years. Your host, Captain Noah Barnes, began sailing on the Taber at age six, and delights in sharing his intimate knowledge of the Maine coast. All cruises are OWNER-CAPTAINED.
Galley and dining area, with a separate main salon and library aft.
The Taber's food has been continually featured in the media, including The Food Network's Best of... series, PBS' Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert and the Food Network's Rachael Ray's Vacations. Go here to see clips!
The Taber is a centerboard schooner. Our shallow draft allows us access to some of the more secluded and beautiful anchorages.
She's known as the "Good Luck Vessel" of the fleet.
If we don't have room, we will take time to help you find a cabin on another vessel.
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| Stephen Taber in Camden harbor. |
STEPHEN TABER 2013 Sailing Schedule
The Taber offers 3, 4, and 6 day windjammer cruise vacations.
How to book: Please call 1-800-999-7352 or email us to check availability. A $350 deposit is required to save your space. We accept checks (payable to the Schooner Stephen Taber) or a MasterCard/Visa number. The balance is due 6 weeks before the sail date.
Cancellations: You may cancel up to 6 weeks before sailing and receive your deposit back, less a 10% handling charge of the full cost of the sail.
All trips board in the evening. The ship sets sail the next morning.
First meal served is breakfast, the morning we leave. Early Booking Discount: We offer a 5% discount for 3- and 4-day trips and an 8% discount for 6-day trips if you book before March 1, 2013 Optional Inn Package: 2 Consecutive days, before or after all trips, at Captain Lindsey House Inn with breakfasts and one dinner. (Inn package prices do not include mandatory 7% Maine state hotel tax.) There is a $100 inn surcharge for single occupancy. | ||||||
Boarding
4–6pm |
Return
by 11am |
Description
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Price
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Book Early
Discount book before March 1, 2013 |
Sail & Inn
Package |
Sail & Inn
Package w/ early disc. |
May 23
|
May 27
|
4-Day Memorial Day
Wine, Dine & Chocolate** |
$598
|
$568
|
$778
|
$748
|
May 28
|
May 31
|
Available for group charter — daysail, overnight or 2-night trip — email us for rates
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June 1
|
June 5
|
4-Day Trip
|
$688
|
$654
|
$868
|
$834
|
June 6
|
June 9
|
3-Day Gourmet Cruise
with Chef James Tranchemontagne from the gastro pub Frog and Turtle |
$618
|
$587
|
$798
|
$767
|
June 9
|
June 13
|
4-Day Music & Schooner Gam
|
$688
|
$654
|
$868
|
$834
|
June 14
(board and leave 11am) |
June 16
|
2-Night Father's Day Weekend
|
$438
|
$416
|
$618
|
$596
|
June 16
|
June 22
|
6-Day Homecoming Week
longest days of the year |
$918
|
$845
|
$1,098
|
$1,025
|
June 22
|
June 25
|
3-Day Wine Trip*
|
$708
|
$673
|
$888
|
$853
|
June 26
|
June 30
|
4-Day Trip
|
$738
|
$701
|
$918
|
$881
|
June 30
|
July 6
|
6-Day Race Week
|
$1,018
|
$937
|
$1,213
|
$1,132
|
July 7
|
July 13
|
6-Day Lighthouses & Rockland Windjammer Parade with special appearance by Capts. Ken & Ellen Barnes
|
$1,018
|
$937
|
$1,213
|
$1,132
|
July 14
|
July 20
|
6-Day Wine Week*
|
$1,188
|
$1,093
|
$1,383
|
$1,288
|
July 21
|
July 25
|
4-Day Trip
|
$788
|
$749
|
$983
|
$944
|
July 26
|
July 29
|
3-Day Trip
|
$688
|
$654
|
$883
|
$849
|
July 30
|
Aug. 3
|
4-Day Trip
|
$788
|
$749
|
$983
|
$944
|
Aug. 4
|
Aug. 10
|
6-Day Captain's Choice
|
$1,018
|
$937
|
$1,213
|
$1,132
|
Aug. 10
|
Aug. 14
|
4-Day Trip
|
$788
|
$749
|
$983
|
$944
|
Aug. 14
|
Aug. 17
|
3-Day Trip
|
$688
|
$654
|
$883
|
$849
|
Aug. 18
|
Aug. 22
|
4-Day Wine Trip*
|
$898
|
$853
|
$1,093
|
$1,048
|
Aug. 23
|
Aug. 27
|
4-Day Wine Trip*
|
$898
|
$853
|
$1,093
|
$1,048
|
Aug. 27
|
Aug. 31
|
$768
|
$730
|
$963
|
$925
| |
Sept. 1
|
Sept. 7
|
6-Day Photo & Lighthouse Cruise
with Photographer John Shipman |
$968
|
$891
|
$1,163
|
$1,086
|
Sept. 8
|
Sept. 14
|
6-Day Wooden Boat Sail-In & Harvest Celebration with Whitefoot Farm
|
$968
|
$891
|
$1,163
|
$1,086
|
Sept. 15
|
Sept. 21
|
6-Day Wine Week*
|
$1,188
|
$1,093
|
$1,383
|
$1,288
|
Sept. 22
|
Sept. 26
|
4-Day Fall Colors
|
$688
|
$654
|
$883
|
$849
|
Sept. 27
|
Oct. 1
|
$708
|
$673
|
$903
|
$868
| |
Oct. 3
|
Oct. 7
|
4-Day Columbus Day Weekend
Fall Colors Sail |
$618
|
$587
|
$813
|
$782
|
Oct. 8
|
Oct. 11
|
3-Day Fall Colors Sail
|
$558
|
$530
|
$753
|
$725
|
*Includes expert-led wine tastings each evening, focusing on a different country (8 wines per night).
**Includes 4 daily wine selections, gift certificate towards dinner on boarding night & local handmade chocolates.
**Includes 4 daily wine selections, gift certificate towards dinner on boarding night & local handmade chocolates.
All prices listed are per person.
Call 1-800-999-7352 for Reservations
Stephen Taber
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