Liberty Excursions is pleased to present you an opportunity to sail aboard a shrinking piece of American history. As one of the few remaining wooden schooners to be found, Liberty can offer you an experience like no other. Built at the end of the Great Depression, Schooner Liberty was built from Sam Crocker's #136 "Aunt Sara" design. Lake Ontario, Wilson, New York

The Schooner Martha Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that, owns and operates the historic schooner Martha. Our sole purpose is to maintain and restore Martha and to use Martha to operate sail training programs. Martha takes both youths and adults on sail training adventures in and around the San Juan Islands and Canadian waters. Built in 1907 for San Francisco Yacht Club Commodore J. R. Hanify, and named after his wife, Martha Fitzmaurice Hanify, Martha is a B.B. Crowninshield design built at W. F. Stone Boat Yard in San Fransisco. Originally gaff rigged and now staysail rigged, she is 68' on deck; 84' sparred, 16' beam, 8' draft. Venture around the San Juan Islands in a 5-day sail that leaves from Point Hudson Marina. Learn about the responsibilities and skills of being crew on board a classic vessel—sail handling, steering, safety, piloting, reading charts, and more. Sail training and sailing vacations are extremely fun and rewarding experiences. Whether you have extensive sailing experience or have no experience at all, we will work to make sure you have an amazing time on the water. Port Townsend, Washington

Relax, unplug, unwind. Spectacular schooner sailing vacations. Great food, great friends, great adventure. Schooner Mary Day windjammer cruises in Maine. Celebrating over 50 years as the first schooner launched just for windjammer vacation cruises. She was designed and built with your comfort and safety in mind. Choose from our schedule of 3, 4 and 6 day cruises. With just 28 passengers on board, her 90-foot deck length and 23-foot beam mean there's plenty of space for everyone. Underway, you will find the Mary Day sure and stable. Camden, Maine

Let us be your Camden Maine Sailing Experience! Join us for a two-hour day sail or custom private charter to enjoy all the beauties that Penobscot Bay has to offer such as its beautiful rocky shoreline, hidden mansions, small islands, lighthouses, seals, bald eagles, lobster boats, and other magnificent ships. The Schooner Olad sails daily from Camden, Maine Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. The Schooner Olad offers historic two-hour day sails aboard a completely restored, classic yacht built in 1927. The Olad also offers custom sailing charters and can hold up to 22 passengers. Whether it is for two hours, half day, or full day, the Olad is the perfect place for a family reunion, office outing, wedding, party, or a get together with good friends! If you are looking for a more intimate trip join us aboard our new boat- the Sailing Vessel Owl! The Owl is the most versatile sailboat in Camden Maine's Sailing Fleet. She was designed by world Famous yacht designer John Alden to be a fast and comfortable cruising boat. Camden, Maine

In 2017 Michigan Challenge Traditional Sail Training purchased the schooner Perception to fulfill our mission of teaching traditional sailing methods to youth survivors of military heroes, grieving teens, and veterans and their families. We intend to provide a memorable and life-changing experience to our clients absolutely tuition-free, with no financial burden upon their families. Those of us on the board of Michigan Challenge know from experience that learning a new skill, being in the company of friends who understand and have had similar experiences, and being with nature on a quiet sailboat on a breezy summer day can have a tremendous effect on one’s state of mind and outlook on life. Perception is a 68-foot steel-hulled schooner built in 1985 from plans designed by the famous naval architect L. Francis Herreshoff. She is gaff-rigged, and her masts stand 70 feet tall. She is fitted with teak woodwork throughout. Suttons Bay, Michigan

The World Ocean School is an internationally focused nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing challenging educational programs aboard the schooner Roseway. Roseway, 137' in sparred length, was designed as a fishing yacht to compete against the Canadians by John James and built in 1925 in his family's shipyard in Essex, Massachusetts. Also available for charters. Boston, Massachusetts and Christiansted, St. Croix USVI

With 135 years under her keel and going strong, this Historic Maine Windjammer is a shining symbol of America's proud sailing heritage. Take your place in the Taber's family and let us show you the thrill, the warm comradeship, and the dramatic beauty of our nation's finest cruising grounds. Each week from Memorial Day through the legendary Maine fall foliage season, we set sail from Rockland Harbor for three to six days of sailing the most beautiful and acclaimed cruising grounds on Earth. Your Maine windjammer vacation will be spent exploring spruce-fringed islands, gunkholing amongst secluded coves, visiting remote fishing villages, and reaching across the bays that lap the Maine coast. Rockland, Maine

The Schooner Sultana is an undertaking of Sultana Projects. Inc., a non-profit, 501(3)(c) organization based in Chestertown, Maryland. Founded in 1997, Sultana's mission is to provide unique, hands-on educational experiences in colonial history and environmental science. The principal classroom for Sultana is a full-scale reproduction of the 1768 colonial schooner SULTANA. SULTANA sails the waters of the Chesapeake Bay each year from April through November and provides educational programs for over 5000 students annually. Sultana also offers land-based educational opportunities in the form of classroom outreach programs and boatbuilding courses at the Schooner Sultana Shipyard in Chestertown, Maryland

Join us for a two hour daysail on the elegant Schooner Surprise out of Camden, Maine. We sail around the magnificent Penobscot Bay. On our Camden day cruises we will see lighthouses, wildlife, private yachts and summer estates. We offer Sunset sails, Tuesday night Sunset sails with live music, Full moon sails and Fireworks sails. We sail 7 days a week from mid May to mid October. Get involved and help raise sails or steer the boat, we are great with kids! Come and join us for a cruise on board the most famous windjammer in Maine. We offer environmentally friendly boat tours. Also offering Private Charters. Built by the Waddell shipyard in Rockport, Massachusetts for Martin Kattenhorn. Surprise began her life as a racing and cruising yacht. Mr. Kattenhorn had commissioned Thomas McManus, the most famous American designer of fishing schooners, to design a vessel of about 45 feet, which could be safely sailed by a crew of no more than three persons. In early 1918, Surprise slid down the marine railway. Camden, Maine

Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of this beautiful 65- foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light southwesterly breeze. Join us for a two hour sail and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails, or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester's coastline. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Our tall ships sailing adventures offer a mix of offshore and coastal voyages, tall ships races and long weekends onboard the Schooner Trinovante. Trinovante is a three masted schooner with a reputation for having a relaxed and friendly atmosphere onboard. Everyone plays a full role in sailing the ship and there is a strong emphasis on developing good seamanship skills and your being part of the team. Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Our mission...as stewards and operators of Schooner Tyrone, is to offer sail training opportunities to youth and adults while maintaining and caring for the vessel to our highest abilities. We aim to offer access to the water with its many lessons and joys regardless of experience, age, race, gender or class; everyone aboard will be treated with respect and dignity. We will act as fully engaged stewards of the vessel, maintaining Tyrone to the deserved high standard of condition, operation and safety so she can be shared and experienced by many for years to come. Youth Sail Training aboard Tyrone provides a once in a lifetime experiental learning opportunity that benefits all regardless of background or life path. We focus on high school through college age young adults. In a group of 6 or less each individual is an integral part of the crew. From raising the anchor, setting sail, steering the schooner to working in the galley to make sure all are fed, each crew member will feel the empowerment of being a shipmate. Boothbay Harbor, Maine

The magnificent Victory Chimes — the only original three-masted schooner in the famed Maine Windjammer fleet — is the last of her generation, a noble reminder of the Age of Sail. With her sails pulling for all they are worth in the freshening breeze, this proud vessel speeds through the water… no smoke, no dust, no noise... nothing but the music of wind and sea. Come experience all the peace and romance of this authentic, historic schooner while enjoying all her spaciousness and modern comforts. She is the largest passenger sailing vessel under the USA flag, yet the Victory Chimes accommodates just 40 guests. This means plenty of room for you. The Victory Chimes offers hot, freshwater showers a few steps from your cabin, 110-volt electricity, push-button toilets and hot-air furnace. The Victory Chimes remains a true windjammer, just as she was almost a century ago. Her only engine is in the powerful yawl boat, ready to give us a push when winds don't cooperate. Rockland, Maine

Welcome to the Schooner When And If. Built in 1939 for General George S. Patton, When And If was commissioned by Patton himself from naval architect John Alden, and built by FF Pendleton in Wiscasset, Maine to sail around the world "When the war is over, and If I live through it." When And If sails all year round: out of Key West, FL in the Winter and Salem, MA in the Summer. With our wide range of custom private charter options as well as our a la carte shared sailing availabilities, you’re sure to find your dream sail on this beautiful classic schooner yacht. Salem, Massachusetts and Key West, Florida

Designated the Flagship of the Conch Republic and Florida Keys, WOLF is patterned after the blockade runners that plied the waters of the Florida Straits, Caribbean Sea & Atlantic Ocean in the 19th century. Home ported at Key West's Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island, WOLF is U.S.Coast Guard certified for 41 passengers and is available for Day Sails, Sunset & Starlight Cruises. Take to the High Seas with the Conch Republic's First Sea Lord, Admiral Finbar and his scurvy Pirates in Paradise WOLF crew! Flagship of the Conch Republic... the WOLF is always seeking fun & adventure and is available for private charters, as well as open passenger sails! Key West, Florida

Join us on our two beautiful, wooden, 74-foot schooners, Woodwind and Woodwind II, for a true sailing experience in Annapolis, Maryland. Help raise the sails, steer the boat, or simply sit back and relax as Woodwind sails from the historic Annapolis waterfront, past the Naval Academy and cruises into the Chesapeake Bay. As a family business, we take great pride in making your sailing experience a memorable one. Our captains and crew are engaging and enthusiastic. Sail away with us! 2-hour Public Sailing Cruises, Sunset Sails, Specialty Cruise Calendar, Private Cruises, Schooner Races, Boat & Breakfast, Team Building Events, Student Groups, Wine, Beer & Food Events, Multi-Day Cruises. Annapolis, Maryland

Windjammer Cruises in the San Juan Islands. The Schooner Zodiac is a classic, 160-foot U.S. Coast Guard certified vessel, operated by a licensed captain and experienced team of volunteer crewmembers. She departs her Bellingham homeport for a variety of public and private charters, as well as day and evening sails from spring through fall, exploring the pristine anchorages of the San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands. Zodiac is an ideal setting for company events, team-building retreats, wedding receptions and gatherings of family and friends. This beautiful, historic vessel is available for private charter or simply join one of the many public cruises. Bellingham, Washington

Whether you prefer a theme trip or a taster cruise, a time-out in the Aegean, voyages through the Baltic Sea or new winter routes including Miami and the Bahamas – our diverse program leaves nothing to be desired. Confident Grand Dame, sporty style icon and generous hostess – the SEA CLOUD is a living legend. Built 90 years ago as a private luxury yacht, she combines extravagant charm and authentic windjammer feeling. LEGENDARY, UNIQUE AND VERY PRIVATE. Golden swan-shaped water taps, magnificent marble fireplaces, French antiques – as heiress to a fortune worth millions, Marjorie Merriweather Post was able to give free rein to her imagination when building her private yacht, which was launched in Kiel in 1931. Even today, every detail on the SEA CLOUD radiates the glamour of a bygone era. Her elegance seems timeless, as she has retained her unconventional charm. The most beautiful windjammer legend of all times and for many the true center of a journey for a maximum of 64 passengers. As of 2020, the ship sails in Europe and the Caribbean as part of a fleet of sail cruise ships operated by Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH of Hamburg, Germany.

Schooner Alert Windjammer Cruises. Join us for the opportunity to see Casco Bay from your own private sight seeing charter or sailing cruise aboard Schooner Alert or Tevake. ALERT is a wooden schooner, 56 feet on deck and 70 feet spared. We host public and private sails daily: 2 hour, 3 hour, Half Day and Full Day trips are available and departure times change with the season. Sail with 1 to 28 guests. Bailey Island, Maine

Study Abroad with SEA Semester: Ocean Science & Sailing Program - Nautical, Maritime, & Oceanography Studies. SEA offers college level semester at sea, high school, and teacher programs focusing on oceanography, maritime studies, marine biology, sailing tall ships, and the environmental study of oceans. Sea Education Association is an internationally recognized leader in undergraduate ocean education. For 40 years and more than one million nautical miles, we have educated students about the world's oceans through our fully accredited study abroad program, SEA Semester. Corwith Cramer, named after SEA's founding director, was designed by Wooden and Marean specifically for SEA and was constructed by ASTACE in 1987 in Bilbao, Spain. She is a 134-foot steel brigantine built as a research vessel for operation under sail. Robert C. Seamans, SEA’s newest vessel, was designed by Laurent Giles of Hampshire England, and built at JM Martinac shipbuilding in Tacoma, Washington. Named after former trustee and Chairman of SEA’s board, the Robert C. Seamans is a 134-foot steel brigantine and is the most sophisticated oceanographic research/sailing school vessel ever built in the United States. SEA is based on Cape Cod in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

The Gorch Fock is sail training ship of the German Navy. Officers and NCO candidate here an important part of their practical and theoretical training. Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany.

The Spirit of Adventure Trust is dedicated to the Youth of New Zealand. Each year it brings together 1200 young people throughout the country. The Trust was formed to offer equal opportunity to young New Zealanders to gain qualities of independence, leadership and community spirit through the medium of the sea. The Trust's existing ship, the three-masted barquentine Spirit of New Zealand - Te Waka Herenga Tangata o Aotearoa, was commissioned in 1986. Since the retirement of the Adventure in 1997 she has undertaken an annual programme of around 340 days at sea. Auckland, New Zealand

Spirit of Bermuda is a National Icon, symbolizing our maritime heritage. Sailing aboard Spirit is an experience of a lifetime, and also helps to ensure sustainability of our youth development programme. Spirit of Bermuda was built based on the Bermudian-type schooners built between 1810 and 1840. Sail Aboard Spirit of Bermuda and Support our Youth Programmes! Spirit of Bermuda is a National Icon, symbolizing our maritime heritage. Sailing aboard Spirit is an experience of a lifetime, and also helps to ensure sustainability of our youth development programme. Spirit is also available for charters, whether Friday evening cocktail sails, or weekend excursions. She is a perfect vessel for entertaining in Bermuda, while also meeting a social need. Hamilton, Bermuda

Sail back in time aboard the Spirit of Buffalo. Discover traditional sailing on a classic 73 foot topsail schooner. This beautiful schooner with its magnificent red sails is available for day and evening sails, sunset sails, craft brew cruises, Wine in the wind sails, children's pirate adventures and educational excursions. Join the crew and hoist the red sails, or sit back, relax and see the city in a new (old?) way. Buffalo, New York

Spirit of Massachusetts is an historic replica of the 19th century Gloucester fishing schooner Fredonia, a 90-ton, two-masted, gaff-rigged, top-sail schooner, 125 feet long and 24 feet wide.

Sailing Cruises Onboard Genuine Sailing Cruise Ships. Star Clippers operates three of the world's largest and tallest sailing vessels. Visiting ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht, Star Clippers is recognized as one of the premier specialty cruise lines. The ships currently sail throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Baltic and Costa Rica.

Statsraad Lehmkuhl is Norway’s largest and oldest square-rigged sailing ship. It is also one of the world’s oldest sailing ships and we dare say one of the best preserved. In 1978, 'Statsraad Lehmkuhl' was one of three sailing ships that the Norwegian parliament decided to preserve. Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a three-masted steel barque, built in 1914 in Bremerhaven, Germany by the Tecklenborg company as a training ship for the German merchant navy and named 'Grossherzog Friedrich August'. Operated by the "Statsraad Lehmkuhl" Tall-ship Foundation. Bergen, Norway

Sydney Harbour Cruises, Corporate Charter Cruise, Lunch Harbour Cruise, Harbour Dinner Cruise. Authentic and personal tall ship experiences you won't find anywhere else. Get involved and help hoist the sails or sit back, relax and enjoy. Originally named Our Svanen, the Southern Swan is a magnificent three-masted barquentine built in Denmark in 1922. The Soren Larsen was one of the last cargo carrying sailing ships built in 1949 in oak by the Danish ship building family Søren Larsen & sons in Northern Denmark. The tall ship Coral Trekker is a 23-metre, square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails. Originally named HOHO 2, she was built in Norway in 1939, her hull constructed from Baltic Pine. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Tall Ships America is the hub for tall ships activity, information, and expertise in North America, and is commended by the United States Congress as the national sail training organization representing the United States. As a national membership organization, Tall Ships America supports the people, ships and programs of sail training and tall ships through professional development grants, sail training scholarships, conferences, education, publications, regulatory and licensing information, public events and advocacy. Tall Ships America organizes the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® annual series of tall ship races and maritime port festivals to celebrate our rich maritime heritage and traditions and to inform the general public about the transformative power of adventure and education under sail.

From a British cargo vessel, an Italian ship of mystery, to a sail training icon of the Spanish Navy, the Tall Ship Glenlee has adapted to many changes over a 126-year history. The sail-powered cargo vessel circumnavigated the globe several times, underpinned by the famous Clydebuilt steel hull that has far outlived the original purpose when the ship found new life as a naval classroom for building maritime skills for over 70 years in Spain. Threatened with scrappage, the Clyde Maritime Trust bought the ship with an ambitious restoration plan in 1993, which has enabled a new life for the ship in Glasgow. The Tall Ship Glenlee continues to share stories of the people and places of the ship while providing a unique space for learning, heritage and entertainment in the city. Glasgow, Scotland.

The Tall Ship Lynx is a non-partisan educational organization, dedicated to hands-on educational programs that teach the history of America's struggle to preserve its independence. The maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard the American Privateer Schooner Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sail training. Lynx is available for private charters along the eastern seaboard. The Tall Ship Lynx travels throughout New England and winters in the Golden Isles of Georgia at St. Simons Island, Georgia

Join us aboard the 114' tall ship Manitou or the classic sailing yacht Scout for a thrilling adventure on the spectacular waters of Grand Traverse Bay. With cruises ranging from two hours to six days we have something for everyone! "Manitou" is one of the largest sailing ships on the Great Lakes, constructed with modern materials, but similar in design to vessels that sailed one hundred years ago. She was built specifically for passenger service, making her one of the most comfortable windjammers afloat. A traditional two-masted, gaff rigged, topsail schooner, she measures 114 feet in length. Traverse City, Michigan.

Maybe Sailing operates two Tall Ships offering a variety of opportunities for all ages to experience and enjoy tall ship sailing. Tall Ship Maybe works predominantly around the UK on youth development voyages and tall ship adventure holidays. She takes part regularly in the International Tall Ships Races and regattas. We are able to offer a number of RYA training courses on board TS Maybe and DofE Residential voyages. Tall Ship Blue Clipper offers voyages further afield. On board TS Blue Clipper you can take part in tall ship adventure holidays, special interest expeditions and sail to areas of the world you had only dreamed of visiting. Maybe Sailing also provides a corporate service for events such as afternoon tea, cocktail parties and private corporate sailing. Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

The tall ship Providence provides a living link to our rich maritime, naval, and Revolutionary history. Our Providence is a reproduction of the first ship authorized to serve in the Continental Navy and John Paul Jones' first American command. Visit Old Town and take a tour of the ship, or sail on the Potomac on one of our themed cruises. We'd love to share our ship's story with you and have fun at the same time. Alexandria, Virginia

Sail aboard the Tall Ship Windy, Chicago's Official Tall Ship! The WINDY is a 148 foot traditional four masted gaff topsail schooner/Tall Ship. Built of modern materials, but like the old trading schooners and sail training ships, the WINDY has all the character and charm of the great Age of Sail. The Tall Ship Windy, located on Chicago’s Navy Pier, brings you exciting boat tours that are educational, creative, and inspiring. From our daily storytelling adventures and field trips for students to our concert sails, there is something for everyone. She offers fireworks cruises, pirate cruises, and a variety of other public and private cruises in Chicago. Come enjoy the Chicago skyline as you sail on our tall ship! Chicago, Illinois

Tall Ships Canada Association trading as 'TallShipsCAN' represents Canadian Sail Training operators, Canadian Maritime Heritage organisations and partners who support our pursuit of: advancement of education and training, youth development, career opportunities, supportive regulatory frameworks, best practices in the sailing and marine industry and the promotion of Canadian heritage, culture and values. Member vessels and programmes foster opportunities for intensive personal development, a life experience that advances leadership development, an utter reverence for nature, a sense of time and place, an appreciation for history, and essential value of teamwork skills. Sail training ingrains the qualities of stewardship, resourcefulness, pride, humility, bravery, strength, tenacity and grace. Sail training ships and learning to sail are our voyage and our tools; our destination is personal development. Brockville, ON Canada

Welcome to the World of Tall Ships. Immerse yourself in a world of adventure, education and celebration. Find events, voyages, opportunities and more that you'll never forget. Start Exploring Today! Tall Ships Network is a global platform for all things tall ships. Every month we help thousands of users easily discover and enjoy the many events, voyages and more taking place around the world. Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, UK

Tall-Ship Friends Deutschland eV is a non-profit association with around 1,500 members in Germany and neighboring countries. Our association was founded in 1988 and is registered at the Hamburg District Court. The aim and purpose of the association is the preservation of the large, traditional sailing ships and the maintenance of the nautical craft. Hardly anyone can escape the fascination of a windjammer; this synthesis of beauty and functionality. Through our activities we make sailing on these ships popular and thus contribute to the preservation of these ships. Site is in German. Hamburg, Germany

Whitsunday Island day sailing adventures on Traditional Tallship Derwent Hunter. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime, sailing on a traditional timber tallship in the sheltered waters of the Whitsunday Islands. This full day tour explores the islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in the Whitsundays on the coast of Queensland. Visit uninhabited islands such as Langford Island and Bali Hai. Explore secluded island beaches. Snorkel straight off the beach. See and swim with an abundance of turtles, colourful tropical fish, and a multitude of corals. Built in the 1940s in Tasmania, Derwent Hunter is one of Australia's most remarkable vessels, with a lengthy and interesting history. Derwent Hunter is a prime example of a traditional timber tallship, and has been kept in tip top original condition her whole life. Cannonvale, QLD Australia

A passion for sailing ships and the adventure called sea! That is what it is all about at the Tallship Company from Franeker. Almost 30 years already, we are working to create a fleet that no one can match in terms of character and authenticity. And that, without compromising on luxury and comfort on board. Our fleet consists of 4 ships: the barque Artemis, the barquentines Atlantis and Antigua and the clipper Elizabeth. Each ship has a unique history as a freighter, whaler or lightship. A history that lives on through the loving details of the ship. Today, Tallship Companies ultimate goal to give you an unforgettable and Authentic sailing experience on a sailing ship with all the modern conveniences you are accustomed to at home. Rich traditions and contemporary comfort is what we offer you during your stay aboard. You are welcome! Franeker, Netherlands

Sailing ships online: encyclopedia with data, photos, history, contact addresses and much more infos about traditionally rigged sailing ships. This website is aimed at all lovers of traditional sailing ships. Tallship-fan is a project with the aim of collecting data, photos, videos and historical facts about sailing ships and other lovers of sailing ships present.

A magnificent 18th century ship made from oak and pine. She will be an exact replica of an historical ship as regards line, hull and rigging. Good stories are worth hearing again, particularly the story of the Swedish Ship Götheborg. The wealthy Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (Swedish East India Company) was formed in 1731 and ceased trading in 1813. Just over 175 years later, the story of the company and the ship are being retold. Today the Swedish Ship Götheborg is very much a reality, and the largest sailing wooden ship in the world. Totally unique, and an arena for showing Sweden's cultural and business life to the world. Gothenburg, Sweden

Day Tours & Private Charters Through the Grenadines. Bequia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, West Indies. Get away and explore the beautiful turquoise waters of the Grenadines onboard the 100ft historic Bequia Schooner. Each cruise is individually designed to suit your own wishes, with plenty of time to enjoy perfect locations, beaches & excellent snorkeling. All scheduled cruises leave from Bequia.

Welcome on board Henry VIII's favourite ship. The Mary Rose is a Tudor ship, built in 1510. In service for 34 years. Sank in 1545. Discovered in 1971. Raised in 1982. Now in the final stages of conservation, she takes her place in a stunning and unique museum. Come and see The Mary Rose at our award-winning museum, located just 400 metres from the main entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. H.M Naval Base, Portsmouth, England

Welcome to The Matthew of Bristol, a replica of the English ship that discovered North America in 1497. The Matthew is available to visit in Bristol Floating Harbour. Look around and talk to our knowledgeable volunteers, or take a trip with us around the harbour, down the river or out to sea. Book a ticket or book the whole boat. The Matthew offers a unique venue for a party, team-build or corporate event. Bristol, England, UK

Welcome to Sanger Ships LLC and our two Columbus replica ships - our original Niña, the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus Ship ever built, and our newer Pinta. The Niña is a replica of the ship on which Columbus sailed across the Atlantic on his three voyages of discovery to the new world beginning in 1492. Columbus sailed the tiny ship over 25,000 miles. That ship was last heard of in 1501, but the new Niña has a different mission. We are a floating museum, and we visit ports all over the Western Hemisphere. Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours and has a 40 ft air conditioned main cabin down below with seating. Pinta is available for private parties and charters. Tortola, British Virgin Islands

The Tall Ship R. Tucker Thompson is based in Opua, Bay of Islands New Zealand. Come sailing in the Bay of Islands! Regardless of age or ability the R.Tucker Thompson has created memories and friends for thousands of travelers. Our tourism sailings run from November until Easter, providing the chance for visitors to experience a working tall ship. Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Backyard construction of Topsail Schooner from industrial waste. Education of the world of what can be done with recycled material, and provide platform for oceanographic research. Freeport, Maine

Welcome aboard the Tall Ship Rose, a replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate that cruised the American coast during the Revolutionary War. Built in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the Rose operated as a sail training vessel from 1985 to 2001. San Diego, California

The 295-foot Barque Eagle is the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard. She serves as a training vessel for cadets at the Coast Guard Academy and candidates from the Officer Candidate School. The Eagle is the only active-duty sailing vessel in America's military, and one of only two commissioned sailing vessels, along with the USS Constitution. EAGLE, the largest Tall Ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only square-rigger in U.S. government service, is the seventh U.S. Coast Guard cutter to bear the name in a proud line dating back to 1792. Built at the Blohm + Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in 1936, and commissioned as Horst Wessel, Eagle is one of three sail-training ships operated by the pre-World War II German navy. At the close of the war, the ship was taken as a war reparation by the U.S., re-commissioned as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle and sailed to New London, Connecticut, which has been its homeport ever since. Eagle has offered generations of Coast Guard Academy cadets, and more recently officer candidates, an unparalleled leadership experience at sea.