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IYRS Maine Tall Ships Festival Cruise
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I Y R S
~ Classic Yacht Cruise ~
International
Yacht Restoration
School
Friday - Board in Newport. Get settled in your cabin
then enjoy a Rum Punch on the MotorYacht
RumRunnerII as you tour the Historic Newport Harbor
and Narragansett Bay. This evening enjoy Newport's
wonderful restaurants and fabulous night life.
Saturday - We will have an early morning departure for
an exhilarating sail to Nantucket, once the whaling capital of the world. This afternoon and evening you
will enjoy all that this island has to offer -history, biking, shopping, hiking, restaurants, etc. Don't forget
to see the Nantucket Whaling Museum!
Sunday - Today we will be a privileged spectator boat for the 35th Annual Opera House Cup Regatta,
featuring 70 to 80 of New England's classic wooden sailing vessels. It is truly a wonderful day! That
evening there is a huge party on the beach complete with food, raw bar and music, or you can forgo
the festivities and have a romantic dinner at one of Nantucket's wonderful restaurants.
Monday - Monday finds us sailing to Martha's Vineyard and the historic village of Edgartown. Ashore
you can explore the stately houses along the waterfront, or hop on the country's shortest ferry ride to
the island of Chappaquideck. Special tours can be arranged to explore the natural history of the
Chappaquideck beaches out to the restored lighthouse at Cap Page, or maybe a kayak exploration
in the tranquil waters of Katama Pond is more your cup of tea? It's also the perfect spot to just lounge
on the sand of the beaches for which the Vineyard is so famous. Evening will bring a beautiful sunset
and cocktails at the Edgartown Yacht Club, with dinner on your own at one of Edgartown's many
wonderful restaurants.
Tuesday - We sail to picturesque Hadley Harbor in the Elizabethean Islands in Vineyard Sound. This
harbor will give you the feeling of peace and tranquility with the romance of being on an old sailing
vessel. We can swim, hike and kayak during the day, while evening brings cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
with dinner aboard. Afterwards you can enjoy a soak in the on-deck hot tub while the reflections of
the moonlight shine on the wavetops.
Wednesday - Wednesday finds us in the historic whaling city of New Bedford, MA. You will explore
the museum and many art galleries in the old city. This evening we will be guests at the New Bedford
Whaling Museum for cocktails and dinner.
Thursday - We make a morning departure for our sail back to Historic Newport, Rhode Island, the
sailing capital of the world. Enjoy the captain's farwell brunch on your final day under Arabella's
billowing sails. Back in Newport, don't forget to stay for awhile to take in the sights of this
city-by-the-sea. Bon Voyage!
Category A: $4000 Category C: $3000
Category B: $3600 Category D: $2400
For information on the International Yacht Restoration School, please visit www.iyrs.org.
July 25 - 30, 2008 / August 1 - 6, 2008
Day One: Arrive late afternoon in Camden, Maine. Get settled on the boat and enjoy a welcome cocktail! Explore the beauty of Camden and have dinner at one of the many restaurants Camden has to offer.
Day Two: Sail across Penobscot Bay past Vinyl Haven, Isle au Haut. Stop for lunch in "Frenchboro" (Long Island) and explore. Afternoon sail to Southwest Harbor for the evening. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere and slow pace with great shopping, restaurants and galleries. Be sure to visit the famous Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving which features the works of the world-famous Wendell Gilley – widely recognized as one of the early pioneers of this American art form. Take advantage of all the antiques, clothing, craft and handcrafted jewelry stores that are unique to this area and don’t forget to stock up on the world-famous Wild Maine Blueberry jams. After an enjoyable day of shopping and sight-seeing, cap the night off with a feast in one of the seaside eateries!
Day Three: Soames Sound / Cranberry Island (Islesford) for your morning and for lunch. Sailing into Bar Harbor, take in the breathtaking rock-bound coast and soaring granite cliffs amongst the backdrop of Cadillac Mountain. Once the summer playground of wealthy and famous Americans, this picturesque town was celebrated as a quiet and beautiful resort village that provided relief from the hustle and bustle of New York City, Boston and Paris. Witness the beauty of humpback, finback and Minke whales as well as porpoises, seals, puffins and more on an exciting whale watch! Or take a tour of the spectacular surrounding waters by sea kayak and experience firsthand the beauty and wildlife that this area has to offer. If you want to learn about the area’s fascinating creatures without ever setting foot off dry land then be sure to visit The Oceanarium and The Lobster Museum to discover information about the marshes and ocean’s interesting inhabitants.
Day Four: Sail down Frenchman's Bay to Swan's Island for lunch...Burnt Coat Harbor, visit Hockamock Head Lighthouse or Sand Cove at Marshall Island. After lunch sail up Eggemoggin Reach to Center Harbor. The town of Brooklin offers a General Store, the cozy Morning Moon café, and quite possibly the most charming public library on the planet! Plenty of craft shops and galleries are an easy stroll from here down to the Reach. Take in some local flavor at the Brooklin Inn where in the basement Pub you can chat with some of the local characters from the WoodenBoat School. The Brooklin Boatyard is a great place to check out the local marina life, opened in 1960 by Joel White and presently operated by his son Steve. They have the best craftsmen in the state and visitors are welcome! Ask for Steve, Frank or John to give you a tour! For dinner we will have a lobster bake at the WoodenBoat School Building.
Day Five: After a morning tour of the boat building classes at the Wooden Boat, sail down the islands of Merchants Row. Arriving in Stonington, note that fishing vessels far outnumber personal yachts. Fishing remains the mainstay of the economy much to the delight of the local restaurateurs. Deer Isle is also home to the Internationally known Haystack Mountain School of Crafts drawing talented artists, photographers and musicians to the area. Explore by launch or kayak - or visit the Deer Island Granite Museum in Stonington, history of the Maine granite quarries.
Day Six: Sail across Penobscot Bay for a morning arrival in Camden where we have a final Captain’s Farewell Brunch before passengers disembark with beautiful memories of one of the most peaceful places ever.
All itineraries and stops are subject to the Captain’s discretion and may vary due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
Day One: Board Arabella in the historic harbor of downtown Newport promptly at 4pm (luggage will be accepted at 2pm). Settle into your cabin and then spend the rest of the afternoon sightseeing and shopping. Return to the boat, freshen up and prepare for a welcoming Smuggler's Cocktail Cruise aboard our 1929 Elco Prohibition Era Motor yacht, the Rum Runner II, followed by dinner at your choice of Newport's more than fifty wonderful restaurants.
Day Two: Arise the next morning for an exhilarating sail to Nantucket, a beautiful island 30 miles out to sea and what was once the world’s center of the whaling industry and inspiration for Melville’s novel Moby Dick. Take a side trip on Arabella’s launch to a pristine secluded beach or explore on one of our kayaks. Enjoy fine shopping along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket's 19th century downtown. That evening go ashore for dinner at any of Nantucket's gourmet restaurants and enjoy the varied nightlife.
Day Three: After an exciting sail, we arrive in Martha’s Vineyard and the quaint Victorian village of Edgartown. Known for its excellent shopping and eclectic restaurants, you can spend an afternoon on the beach, or take an island tour. Don’t forget to check out the miles of scenic bicycle paths on Martha’s Vineyard!
Day Four: Upon arising to a beautiful sunrise and hearty breakfast, we will weigh anchor and return to charming Newport for the Tall Ships Festival's only stop in New England--a thrilling experience which only happens every five or six years. Sample traditional clam "chowda" and visit the Tall Ships which have come from around the world to play a part in this exciting event!
Day Five: Sunday we will sail in the Tall Ships Parade of Sail in company with some of the world’s most magnificent sailing ships. The parade will depart from Newport, sail up Narragansett Bay then go around Gould Island and back down the bay into the Atlantic Ocean, where they will head for Halifax, Nova Scotia. After a couple of hours, Arabella will break off and anchor in Cuttyhunk. This jewel of the Elizabethean Islands has one of the most picturesque harbors in all of New England. The evening will find us on the beach for a real New England Lobster Boil, complete with all the trimmings (lobster boil included).
Day Six: We make a morning departure for our exhilarating sail back to Historic Newport, Rhode Island, the sailing capital of the world. Enjoy the captain’s farewell brunch on your final day under Arabella’s billowing sails.
All itineraries are sample itineraries. All stops are subject to the captain’s discretion and may vary due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
*Arabella has several special cruises and offers throughout the year. Please call for the most updated information, details and rates.*