It was a positive experience. The captain and crew are knowledgable and interesed in sharing ship lore and info about sailboats and history of the town. Since the captain needed to steer the schooner it would help if he had a microphone as it was difficult to always hear due to the wind. It was chilly so the crew provided blankets if needed. The captain and mates are friendly and engaged passengers in conversation.

We had a great sail with the crew on the Appledore II; they were engaging, entertaining and informative. It was well worth the time.

Boat was amazing. I was able to assist hoisting up the sail. Captain let me steer the boat, thankfully I did not stall out with his help. Drinks were good and we were blessed with perfect weather for sailing. Sadly one of deck hands become aggressive towards me and commented on my T-shirt which I proudly wore representing my grandmothers Jewish heritage. I still highly recommend this boat ride. Thank you captain and most of the crew for a wonderful afternoon on the water. Grateful.

We went on the Appledore II. The crew was great and includes us in hoisting the sails. The weather was perfect and the wind was enough to not need the engine. While out on Penobscot Bay the crew showed us points of interest and tpold us of the hiostorey of the few remaining schooners on the east coast. A really great time! I'd recommend to anyone!

Had a great time! We were quite a mixed group age ranging from 9 to 60. The crew were knowledgeable and gentle, and fantastic at teaching the 9 y/o to steer. And they really do have the best Bloody Marys in the area

I am sorry that it took me a long time to get this review posted! Took the 2 hour Appledore sailboat trip out of Camden ME, on spur of the moment! What a grand sail it was! Crew was friendly and efficient! Views were wonderful! If you find yourself considering a sailing tour out of Camden Harbor, this is an excellent choice. I would like to repeat this experience again if ever in this location again! Thank you!

Historic schooner, very well maintained. Fascinating insight into the life and work of nineteenth century mariners . Excellent views of Penobscot bay. The crew and captain were very nice and knowledgeable.

If you come to coastal Maine, you gotta get out on the water. The Appledore II day sail is perfection- amazing views and a great captain and crew.

This cruise was exactly as promised and more. The crew was super knowledgeable about everything Maine and historical shipping and use of these types of ship. They were also good bartenders, bonus.

Afternoon well spent. Fun to be on such a good working boat replica, with the crew doing a great job, and excellent scenery. Informing and also very entertaining.

Great ride on a beautiful ship. Friendly, helpful crew. Would recommend and would do again. Wonderful Bloody Mary’s also.

Great 2-hour sail to see the harbor. The crew provided some stories of the sights we were seeing and pointed out various landmarks. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed the two hour cruise on a beautiful day. The wind was light, but that made for easy conversation and relaxation. The captain and mates were very friendly.

My husband and I enjoyed a great trip on the Appledore. Captain Zach & his crew were very accommodating. Seniors and young families had an easy time onboard. My husband was an avid sailor until his boat was retired; Zach let him have the wheel to enjoy sailing the boat for a time. It was great that the breeze was sufficient to cut the motor after getting out of the harbor. This is really a sailing vessel!

Captain Pablo was very nice and he provided a handful of interesting facts about the area. (No microphone, though, so he was difficult to hear over all the talking by passengers. However, I’ve been on 2 other schooner trips (out of Portland), and they were both much better/ more exciting. This trip with Captain Pablo was extremely slow… and boring to be honest. Maybe it was a lack of wind (???), or maybe our tedious pace was intentional… I don’t know, but it was not enjoyable and definitely not worth the price.