PO Box 992, Camden, ME 04843 - Phone 207-594-2241 or 1-800-469-4635

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Schooner Lewis R. French

America's Oldest Windjammer

2009 Schedule and Rates

Trips fill up quickly, so book early to get the trip and cabin you want. All repeat guests receive 10% off the listed price.

All trips (other than the Sail Boston Northbound trip) spend the first night at the dock in Camden. Explore the town that evening and enjoy dinner in one of the many fine restaurants. We will set sail the following morning. Guests may board anytime after 6 PM on boarding night.

Boarding after 6 PM Return by 11 AM Trip Cost/Person Special Events
May 21st May 25th 4-Days Thursday to Monday $540 Memorial Day Weekend
May 27th May 31st 4-Days Wednesday to Sunday $540 Every trip includes an All-You-Can Eat Lobster Bake
June 4th June 7th 3-Days Thursday to Sunday $485 Weekend Cruise
June 7th June 13th 6-Days Sunday to Saturday $780 *New event*: Cookbook Schooner Gam
June 14th June 18th 4-Days Sunday to Thursday $565 The Schooner Gam
June 18th June 21st 3-Days Thursday to Sunday $500 Weekend Cruise
June 21st June 27th 6-Days Sunday to Saturday $850 Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
June 29th July 10th 11-Days Monday to Friday $1995 Sail Boston: Camden to Boston
July 11th July 22nd 11-Days Saturday to Wednesday $1995 Sail Boston: Boston to Camden
July 24th July 28th 4-Days Friday to Tuesday $690  
July 29th Aug 2nd 4-Days Wednesday to Sunday $690  
Aug 2nd Aug 8th 6-Days Sunday to Saturday $905 Music Festival Week
Aug 9th Aug 12th 3-Days Sunday to Wednesday $595  
Aug 12th Aug 15th 3-Days Wednesday to Saturday $595  
Aug 16th Aug 20th 4-Days Sunday to Thursday $690 August is our warmest time, bring your swimsuits
Aug 21st Aug 25th 4-Days Friday to Tuesday $690  
Aug 26th Aug 30th 4-Days Wednesday to Sunday $690  
Aug 31st* Sept 5th 4+ Days Monday to Saturday $690 Camden Harbor Windjammer Weekend*
Sept 6th Sept 12th 6-Days Sunday to Saturday $815  
Sept 13th Sept 19th 6-Days Sunday to Saturday $815 WoodenBoat Sail In
Sept 19th Sept 23rd 4-Days Saturday to Wednesday $615 Generally, September is the windiest time of year
Sept 24th Sept 28th 4-Days Thursday to Monday $615 Fall Foliage
Sept 30th Oct 4th 4-Days Wednesday to Sunday $615 Fall Foliage
Oct 4th Oct 10th 6-Days Sunday to Saturday $780 Fall Foliage

*Aug 31st trip returns to Camden Harbor Friday afternoon to participate in the Festival. Guests stay aboard Friday night to enjoy the festivities and fireworks and disembark Saturday morning after breakfast.

Reservation & Cancellation Policy: For most trips, a $200 deposit is required per guest upon reservation. A deposit of $400 is required for the Sail Boston trips. We accept Visa and Mastercard as well as checks or cash. The balance is due 6 weeks before the sail date. A full refund will be given if you cancel before 6 weeks of the sail date (10 weeks for Boston trips). A complete refund will be granted for cancellations within 6 weeks of the sail date if we can fill your space. We strongly suggest travel insurance, just in case.

The French is available for private charters and for weddings. Click here for more information.

banner photo: Mike Manness
PO Box 992, Camden, ME 04843 - Phone 207-594-2241 or 1-800-469-4635