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A Unique Experience

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.

Charter Fees

Charter fee for a 2.5-hour sail is $2,000. Charter fees, which help underwrite the cost of SoundWaters Education Programs, include Crew, Fuel, Docking Costs and all taxes. Occasionally weekdays are also available.

Catering

Catering is not included in the price of the sail. SoundWaters has worked with many local caters; you are more than welcome to use your own caterer or bring your own food.

Catering Suggestions:

Burke Catering
David's Catering
Susan Kane Catering
Marcia Selden Catering

Education Option

During the Charter, SoundWaters also can offer an entertaining and educational program. The brief lively session focuses on the ecology and history of Long Island Sound. Call (203) 406 3319 for more information.

Reservations

A limited number of private charters are scheduled during the sailing season. For most of the sailing season, the schooner serves as the Floating Classroom, offering educational sails to school groups, camps, scouts and other organizations. Please E-mail oczebiniak@soundwaters.org or call (203) 406-3319 for pricing and availability.

Boarding

Our homeport is Stamford Harbor in Stamford, CT. Throughout the sailing season, the schooner travels to many other ports across Long Island Sound. Please contact SoundWaters, at (203) 406-3319 to check the schooner schedule.

Insurance

SoundWaters is fully insured. The policy is available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of the charter will result in certain fees. SoundWaters full Cancellation Policy is available upon request. In case of inclement weather, SoundWaters will make every effort to reschedule the charter. If the charter cannot be rescheduled, a refund will be issued.

Land and Sea Option

SoundWaters Coastal Center is also available for rental. You may split the day, combining a sail on the Schooner with a meeting or reception at the Center.