Tip: arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your sailing time. If you do for some reason arrive late like…read moreus, you will need to contact the company and see if there are any open spots available for the next sailing session. If there is no answer, they do call you back. While you wait there is a bar/restaurant right on the dock, you can relax and hang out on. Parking is limited but can be found outside the docking area along the main street. Onboard: seating is first come first serve. If you prefer to be out in the open, head all the way to the front of the boat. Make sure you grab yourself a small table if you plan to have drinks and oysters. Cash and credit is accepted, pay your tab closer to shore when returning to avoid having to wait for all the others wanting to cash out at the same time. The oysters offered are from 6 different farms. We only liked 1 of them as the others were very briny and salty. Still pretty cool to taste what they offer. Great selection of drinks and local beers. The captain is very nice and super funny, but hard to hear or understand at times. Overall the sail is nice close to full 2hrs and not choppy at all. I wouldn't go more than once, but would try if I'm visiting the town.

We love this! Oysters were so yummy and boat was informative for sure! Wish there were some stops…read moreor more interaction with captain

We blew a tire at KRKD on a Saturday. The receptionist at DownEast Air answered on Unicom and…read morecoordinated getting us a tow to the hangar. She then found the only A and P in the area willing to come remount a new tire on a weekend. Amazing service! We used the crew car to go into town for lunch, and waited in the pilots lounge while the plane was being fixed. Everyone was super nice.

One may want to inquire about reserved spots or calling ahead to get a line spot. The ferries to…read moreNorth Haven and Vinylhaven have limited spots for vehicles (15-17 cars). Great bathrooms in the terminal.

Stopped here this morning for reservations. The staff here are very nice. The lobby was super…read moreclean as usual especially in the morning first thing. Big windows highlight the staff working. They are always there on time and ready to go to work and assist the customers that file in . I had the pleasure this morning at 630 of being tended to by a extremely nice staff member ! Thank you !

Highly recommend! The captain is a born-and-raised local who knows these waters inside and out. He…read moreshared so much interesting history, local knowledge, and information throughout the trip. Professional, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable. If you're looking for an authentic Maine charter, this is it!

Captain Walker was fantastic. He took my friends and I out on a ride around Stonington that was…read morejust perfect. He talked to us a bit about the history of Stonington, took us past some seals (rock sausages) and a few islands. We could tell he loves being out on his boat and sharing that others. Thank you Captain Walker!

I recently spent two weeks in Egypt with Wanderwoman/Eurynome Journeys and it was fabulous. Each…read morehotel, restaurant and excursion was exceptional. The pace and flow of the trip was thoughtfully crafted as well. Wonderful guides and Erja is a gem as well. Highly recommend!

I just got back from my 4th trip with Eurynome Journeys. It is truly a unique company. I appreciate…read morethe all-women small groups, great value in the accomodations, discovering the history and culture of unique places, including women's history that has often been left out of the story. The owner of this small travel company goes on every trip. She's been doing this work for 25 years and seems to know everyone; the local guides, the restaurant owners, the drivers, and excursion operators. It is evident that she cares deeply about everyone having a positive experience. And she takes care of all the details. Even though we stayed busy with visiting ancient ruins, museums, shopping, dining, and touring small hill towns, I found the experience to be relaxing because I knew all the details were taken care of.

We used Needful Things And Services today in Augusta State Airport in Maine after being re-routed…read morefrom our original flight plan to Rockland because of Fog which our driver Steve kindly warned us about the day before as an issue for early am landings. Steve was right! In a last minute change Steve was able to get to the new airport on-time and got us to our destination without a hitch! We will use Needful things again when we return to Maine! They are Reliable, Professional and friendly!

Excellent service. Thanks so much to Mark for the great experience. High recommend for airport…read moreshuttle service.

No matter the driver, no matter the vehicle, Sterling provides excellent customer service and…read moreprofessionalism in transportation services time after time.

2025 update: Justin…read moreand Jocelyn are still killing it! As mentioned before, this trip isn't for everyone, but if you're not the target audience, you're probably not reading this. Jocelyn's food is amazing, and she takes good care of me an my food allergies. The crew is amazing and friendly, and you can't beat the sea air. We just competed our third trip in 2 years and will be back aboard again in a month! ---- The cabins are what you would expect on a 100+ year old sailing vessel, but if you're reading this, you're already someone who will likely appreciate the authenticity of the experience over the luxury of the big "floating hotel" cruise ships. Captains Justin and Jocelyn couldn't be nicer, Jocelyn and her kitchen helpers put on some amazing meals given that they're all cooked on a wood stove and with minimal room to move around! Honestly, if you are the sort of person to whom this sort of adventure appeals, this is the ship for you. It's obviously not for everyone, and that's okay. But 5/5 stars for whose of us to whom it appeals!

Such a fantastic trip, our hosts Justin and Jocelyn are amazing and the crew was also great. They…read moreare excellent communicators, whether talking about boat safety or details of the meals. We couldn't get over how incredible the food was, our favorites were the salmon, halibut, clam chowder, whiskey pork chops and of course the lobster bake! The steak that accompanied the lobster was just as good, if not better. Breakfasts of eggs Benedict, crab Benedict, and homemade cinnamon rolls, biscuits, shortbread, and bagels were amazing. Can't even begin to understand how difficult it must be to cook this level of quality food, for almost 30 people, on an antique wood burning stove. Hoping Jocelyn will publish a cookbook, even if it doesn't have the temperature and cook time info, I'm happy to play around with that on my own. We were blessed with great weather and really enjoyed the scenery, stars, and meteor shower. We saw seals, eagles, lobster boats, and were able to use the paddle board and rowboat. The water was cold but refreshing. My husband really enjoyed being able to help out with raising the anchor and sails, and we learned so much on our voyage. Between the crew and the guests, we met so many wonderful people from various backgrounds/demographics, and enjoyed all of our conversations. In regards to the other reviews about the cabins, bathrooms, dishes, I'm guessing those folks didn't read or research before signing up, keep in mind that this is an almost 100 year old schooner, and for the most part you're going to feel like you've stepped back in time, which is kind of the whole point. For us, it was nice to be able to disconnect from technology and all the modern-day conveniences that were so used to. Bring a book, game, journal, or craft to occupy your time. It was nice to not have to dry and style my hair or to worry about makeup. The cabins are small but we slept incredibly well. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, my husband used breathe-right strips to help with snoring. We used extra large body wipes in lieu of the shower, and hats are a must. We brought bar soap -it was great to use in the sink in our cabin to wash hands, since hand sanitizer only goes so far, especially when you're applying sunscreen. They now have flush toilets that work really well, and we never had to wait in line to use them. As for the dishes, our travel companions did a good job of wiping everything off with their napkins first, and we had no issues with the warm soapy water. We had a great time and hope to be able to go again soon!