Extending your stay in Maine

There are many great place to stay in the Camden and Rockland areas before or after your cruise on the French. For a full listing of accommodations, as well as ideas on places to go and things to do, or to order a local guidebook, check out the chamber of commerce websites.

You can order The Jewel of the Maine Coast from Camden's chamber: www.visitcamden.com.

You can order Rockland/Thomaston's guide, The Real Maine, at Rockland chamber's site is: www.therealmaine.com.

If you'd like to travel more in Maine, you can find tons of information, and order a guidebook at Maine's office of toursim website: www.visitmaine.com.

2012 Package Offerings

Special Lewis R. French discount: We have partnered with The Lodge at Camden Hills. They are offering our guests a 20% discount in-season. No minimum stay required. Contact them through the above link or call 800-832-7058 for rates and availability.

The French, in conjunction wth the Maine Windjammer Association, is offering the following packages. For more information on taking advantage of any of these, give us a call or send us an email.

Camden Inn & Picnic Package
Explore the natural beauty of Camden with a 2-night stay at one of nine premier Inns either before or after your windjammer cruise. Package includes accommodations, full breakfasts and amenities, gourmet picnic lunch and 2-day pass to the Camden Hills State Park. Miles of well-groomed trails offer excellent hiking as well as spectacular views of Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay and the islands beyond. Enjoy a “Specialty of Maine” backpack lunch for two with yummy choices from lobster rolls to paninis, plus salads, desserts and trail mix. Add $399/couple to any regular 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise.

For more information about this package:
Maine Windjammer Association
Premier Bed and Breakfast Inns of Camden

Air & Sea Package (back by popular demand!)
Get a jump on your windjammer vacation with a non-stop flight from Boston to Rockland!  Cape Air offers 5 flights a day, so you can enjoy your three- to six-day windjammer cruise entirely car-free. Package includes round-trip airfare and ground transportation to your windjammer dock in Camden, Rockport or Rockland. Add $150 to any regular 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise. Please mention Air & Sea Package at time of booking.

For more information about transportation from Boston to Rockland or to the docks:
Maine Windjammer Association
Cape Air: (800) 352-0714
Schooner Bay Taxi and Limo: (207) 594-5000

Land & Sea 'Scapes Package
Enjoy the best of both worlds—land and sea—with a windjammer cruise and a stay at an historic inn in Rockland, where you can enjoy the culture of a seaside town that’s famous for its museums, galleries and fine dining. Package includes 2-night accommodations with gourmet breakfast, along with expert concierge services and an a la carte menu of discounts to local area attractions. Add-on Inn packages start at $270/couple, based on double occupancy.

For more information about the Land 'Scape portion of this package:
Historic Inns of Rockland: (877) ROC-INNS
Maine Windjammer Association

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