Highly recommend Rockport Charters! Robert took my family out today for a great excursion around…read morePenobscot Bay: Camden Harbor, Curtis Island, Lasalle Island, and the seal ledges were just a few of the highlights. The boat is well set up and appointed for comfort for people from 11 to 73 (the range of ages in our group) and Robert Iserbyt does a fantastic job in showcasing the highlights of the Bay.

If you are looking for a unique experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Maine…read morecoast, the excitement of sailing, the fun of meeting new people, and some delicious cuisine; then the Angelique is the place for you. She is a gorgeous Windjammer with an amazing crew and captain! My family just recently got the pleasure of sailing with Captain Dennis and his crew and we were not disappointed! Not only did we enjoy our time together, but had an opportunity to meet some wonderful people, made new friends, and reconnected, which brought us back to a time when we all sailed together as a family when we were young! Whether you are a seasoned sailor or new to sailing altogether, the Angelique Windjammer Cruise will bring you into a new world! I would recommend this experience to everyone!!

I have sailed with the Camden/Rockland Schooner fleet on and off for 20+ years and looked forward…read moreto my cruise on the Angelique. Unfortunately, it could have been better. I sailed 6 days in July 2022. The Good - Schooner Angelique has a wonderful reputation, and mystique all her own. Fully rigged with topsails, and a relatively newer construction (1980) she is known as a 'fast sail', and with her distinctive sail color she is easily recognizable from a distance. Captain Dennis is knowledgeable and personable, and it's obvious he enjoys what he does. The sailing did not disappoint, we had a great week exploring Penobscot Bay and its many islands, and coves. It is a family business, and the owners seem to truly care. Marty was excellent as a fill in deck hand! The Bad - Seating on deck - even though she was constructed in 1980 as a passenger vessel 'for comfort' there is a noticeable lack of seating on deck for 22 passengers. To be exact, there are only 2 benches (with cushions) for 4 moderately sized adults specifically designed as seating. Otherwise, there are lifejacket boxes to sit on strategically placed to guarantee you will be in the crew's way regardless. Envision a group of 20+ senior citizens precariously perched or standing around on a pitching deck for 6 days, all waiting to scavenge any available seating any time someone moves. The food was mediocre at best, or just undercooked. The worst offences were ... a diluted, tepid 'fish stew' (served on the first day - leftovers?) with no fish just a layer of congealed fat coating the surface, a half-baked tomato pie - runny tomatoes with a raw bottom crust, raw tuna for tacos left out in the sun, and the infamous breakfast casserole topped with raw uncooked eggs glistening in the morning sun. The coffee served daily at breakfast was dishwater weak. When I brought this up to the captain, he was defensive. However, on day three I discovered there was another thermos of coffee in the galley reserved for the crew members - strong dark and aromatic, go figure. The Infamous Dish Pan - Passengers were told repeatedly, "to make it easier for the crew, passengers were expected to scrub their dirty dishes before putting them in a dish pan". This was located on the floor of the deck, with a small container of water. After a few uses, the scrub water was a slurry of food. Besides the 'yuck' factor, this was a serious safety risk. Having a group of senior citizens bending over or kneeling on a wet pitching deck 3 x day is a safety hazard. Fortunately, there were no broken hips during the cruise, this time. The Ugly - There is a serious culture problem with the crew. They clearly do not like passengers. At best, the crew were indifferent; otherwise, they were openly rude. With the exception of boarding, and disembarking (after a reminder about expected gratuities) not one crew member offered an unsolicited "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good night", nor did a crew member ask, "do you need anything?", or "how is the cruise?" - instead passengers were admonished to wash their dishes, make and strip their bed linen, and get out of the way. "You're in my way", "You can't sit there", "Do you HAVE to sit HERE?". There are two crew members who stand out for their hatefulness: Bradley the cook takes the cake - he openly hates his job, hates cooking, and hates passengers. First day boarding - while exploring the schooner I met Bradley stretched out in the lower main cabin, nose in phone. I introduced myself, and he responded, "I don't talk to passengers until Monday morning", it was downhill from there. Several other passengers had the same arrival experience. In an attempt to compensate, the crew instructed passengers, "Don't talk to Bradley!" Three times a day he would ring the meal bell and then proceed to lecture guests about washing their dishes and staying out of the galley. Heidi the deck hand - infamous for never changing her clothes and her snarls at passengers. When I introduced myself, she responded "I have 28 names to remember! I'll call you what I want, you need to work with ME." For the rest of the cruise, she went out of her way to be openly rude and confrontational in front of passengers and crew, thereby demonstrating this was acceptable behavior. She bragged about having RBF and living up to the reputation, and late evenings she could be heard openly disparaging the passengers. Like it or not, a sailing cruise is part of the hospitality business. Unfortunately, the 'hospitality' was sorely missing from the cruise. In Addition, the crew did not work well together; during the cruise they tore two sails (including a new one), often misunderstood commands or made random decisions on their own. Understandably, the captain repeatedly lost his temper and stormed about it for hours after. As a small business, Angelique faces many external challenges without being sabotaged by its own crew. Overall, Angelique could do better, much better.

We have sailed with Dan several times over the years and always have a great time. We have been…read morelucky enough to have both his daughter and son join us as well and they are a pleasure! If you want a easy, fun sail with great conversation, this is the charter for you. Both kids are seriously smart too! Be prepared for an in-depth conversation with plenty of solid points and questions, if you wish :-) While I could go on, I'll summarize - just book it. Our last sail was up in the air due to weather until the last minute and Dan was totally cool about playing it by ear. Weather broke and we ended up with a perfect late day sail. It is never crowded once on the water, but that day it was just us out. Magical! Thank you Dan and kids and we will see you next summer. PS Hope that VW restoration is going well!

We had an amazing day sailing the area. We went by 2 light houses. Captain Daniel and his son were…read morewonderful hosts and tour guides of area!

We had a fantastic trip with Captain Jeff!! The guy is…read moreAMAZING ! He showed us the very best time out on the water , was not in a rush to end the tour, but seemed to enjoy it as much as we did . Their rates are very very reasonable in comparison to the experience we had!! We travelled up from IL to ride our bike all over the state and Sail Camden made our experience with them the hi light of our trip!!!!

Fantastic Private Charter on Penobscot Bay. Captain Jeff was amazing. Very attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. Easy to talk with and always welcoming to questions. Very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend booking a minimum of a 2 hour sail. We did just over 4 hours and it was awesome.

A delightful week away from the 90F temps in Michigan…read more Ladona is an luxury experience compared to others in the Maine Windjammer fleet. The cabins are larger (and fewer) with sufficient storage longest (7-day) cruise. Three heads; two with full-size, hot, freshwater, rainfall showers. The galley staff turns out breakfasts to order with plenty of fruits, granola, etc. Lunch, afternoon appetizers and dinners are all excellent. Appetizers and dinner include an appropriate wine pairing. They crew is highly experienced, knows their roles and responsibilities and excels as a team. The vessel is exceptionally well maintained. Few scratches and scuffs; and the brass work gleams.

The schooner Ladona is "the way life should be!" Sample the smell of salt air, scenery of the coast…read moreof Maine, lovely sunsets, great food, comfortable accommodations and the opportunity to enjoy a two masted wooden schooner under full sail. We have thorougly enjoyed three sails on Ladona and cherish our memories from each adventure. Interesting people, excursions to small Maine fishing villages, a lobster picnic on an uninhabited island and the finest food and accommodations imaginable have all combined for an opportunity to unplug. Just doesn't get any better than this!! Hope to meet you on our next sail!!

My husband and I just returned from our second trip and both were fabulous. First trip was rainy…read moreand we still had a great time and came back. My friend and I are celiac and the chef kept us safe. Stunning views and sea breezes galore. You want to do nothing? Find a spot on deck and do nothing. You want to be active? Hoist sails, raise the anchor. When at anchor swim, row. Plenty to do. As others have said, the walls are thin but they provide ear plugs. Yes the cabins are small, but it's an 1871 schooner not a cruise ship. Get up on deck and use your cabin to sleep. Everyone is friendly.

Excellent experience, professional and personable crew, excellent food, beautiful and…read morewell-maintained vessel.

Sailed three nights and four days through light and moderate winds with enjoyable, luscious meals…read more The timevoyage through the midcoast islands of Penobscot bay in Maine was refreshing. Great scenery, sea life, sunrises, sunsets and cloud formations. Napping with the sound of the sea was fantastical. The guests, crew, and pet cat all had a good time.

Dear Ray & Ann Williamson - Windjammer "Swift" Owner,…read more Thank you, thank you, for giving us the respite so desperately needed!! Your amazing & beautiful boat and perfectly crafted cruise shifted us entirely away from the habitual stressors of our lives. The beauty of the Maine coastline and being taken care of by your amazing crew (our Captain Hans, Deck-hand Miles, and Chef Levin), who were all hardworking, talented and a pleasure to spend time with. They Worked hard all day long, clearly knew what they were doing, shared the load, while enjoying every moment. As we watched their skills in action keeping your fabulous Windjammer upwind from our comfortable deck chairs, we delighted in the fresh sea breezes, and enjoyed the delicious and creative menu, which was unexpectedly luxurious. Thank you again for the gift of our time on Windjammer Swift! Chris & family sailed Camden Maine 7/2/25 - 7/5/25

My husband and I went out on a 3-hour tour yesterday with Captain Charlie and it was an exceptional…read moreexperience. And I mean exceptional... The beautiful islands he took us to, his lively, humourous local and historical commentary along the way, his willingness to fine tune the experience based upon our own specific interest made our trip absolutely fantastic. The top three experiences for me were: basking in the serene beauty of McGlathery Island, visting Green Island and bathing in the fresh water pond, and Charlie himself. He is a lovely, fun, lively person who made the beauty around us feel all the more special. SueAnne Piliero