Schooner Adventure

09/07/2026

Thanks Maritime Gloucester for another amazing Schooner Festival. We had a blast!

09/07/2026

We are so incredibly proud of our Schooner Race crew, led by Senior Captain Christa Miller-Shelley! You all are the essence of Adventure and it is an honor to see you sail! Congratulations on second place at this year's Gloucester Schooner Festival !



Photo credit: Melissa Cox Photography

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

We're so proud of team Gloucester!

Here are the official results from Gloucester today! Congratulations to all of the rowers today! Today Team USA won 4/6. See you next summer!

09/05/2026

Last month, we wrapped up our third annual Girls on Adventure summer program! These junior deckhands had the opportunity to learn what it takes to operate and sail Adventure. From knot-tying to rope coiling, dockside training to actual sails in Gloucester Harbor, it was an incredible journey to watch these girls explore all that Adventure has to offer. We can't wait to welcome a new group next summer!

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09/03/2026

TWO MORE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE SCHOONER FESTIVAL ABOARD ADVENTURE!

We’ve added TWO special events to our Schooner Festival lineup on Saturday, September 5!

WATCH THE Gloucester IDRC DORY RACES ABOARD ADVENTURE!
️Saturday, September 5
Depart Harriet Webster Pier at 9:30 AM

Get a front-row seat for the International Dory Racing Championship (IDRC)! We’ll motor out from the Harriet Webster Pier at 9:30 AM and head toward the starting line for the 10 am races, putting you right in the middle of the action. Watch the races from the decks of Gloucester’s historic Schooner Adventure and experience one of the city’s great maritime traditions from the water.

Buy tickets here!
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SCHOONER FESTIVAL FIREWORKS SAIL Saturday, September 5
Depart at 8:00 PM | Return around 10:30–11:00 PM

Then come back Saturday night for the Schooner Festival fireworks! We’ll motor Adventure out into Gloucester Harbor for a spectacular view of the fireworks. We won’t be sailing for this event—we’ll be under power, with Adventure lit up against the night sky as we take in the show from the water.

Buy tickets here!
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Dory races in the morning. Fireworks at night. Make a full day of Schooner Festival aboard Adventure!

Tickets are limited and going FAST—reserve your spot now!

09/02/2026

Don't miss your chance to catch some sea time with us! Here's our public sail schedule for the month of September:

September 3 — 2026 Schooner Fest: Schooner Challenge
September 4 — 2026 Schooner Fest: Greet the Fleet Public Sail
September 6 — 2026 Schooner Fest Race Sail
September 11 — Fishermen Friday Sail
September 16 — Adventure's 100th Birthday Sail
September 18 — Fishermen Friday Sail
September 20 — Themed Sail: 100 Years of Adventure
September 25 — Fishermen Friday Sail
September 27 — Annual Pancake Sail, Power and Steam Museum

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Visit schooneradventure.org to reserve your tickets now!

09/01/2026

We are so excited to participate in yet another Schooner Fest! If you're ready to come aboard and experience all that Gloucester Harbor has to offer, here are our upcoming sail opportunities during the festival:

2026 Schooner Challenge - Thu, September 3, 2026 from 5-7PM
Join our local Schooner Captains as they participate in a friendly competition putting their seamanship to the test over an "obstacle" course to win the coveted Rum Bottle Award.

2026 Greet the Fleet Public Sail - Fri, September 4, 2026 from 2:30 - 4:30 PM
View visiting vessels in historic Gloucester Harbor. Get ready as America's oldest seaport and Gloucester's beloved waterfront gear up for thrilling demonstrations and interactive fun suitable for all ages.

Schooner Fest Race Sail - Sun, September 6, 2026 from 9 AM - 4 PM
Come aboard for the Parade of Sail & Mayor's Cup Race, a beloved Labor Day weekend tradition! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and soft drinks included. This is a full day aboard Adventure, taking in the glorious spectacle of this landmark Gloucester event. Maritime Gloucester

Reserve your tickets now at schooneradventure.org!

08/31/2026

Adventure deck tours continue to be a popular destination. This week we had a couple celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary, and a visitor from Valencia, Spain!

Come visit us at the Gloucester Schooner Festival!

08/28/2026

Schooner Fest is just around the corner, and Schooner Adventure is joining the celebration! We invite you to step aboard for one of our events over Labor Day weekend:

September 3 | 2026 Captains' Challenge | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Watch local schooner captains put their seamanship to the test in a friendly competition on the water, complete with an obstacle course and the coveted Rum Bottle Award.

September 4 | Greet the Fleet Public Sail | 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Cruise through historic Gloucester Harbor, take in the visiting vessels, and enjoy the excitement leading up to Maritime Heritage Day.

September 6 | Parade of Sail & Mayor's Cup Race | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Spend the day aboard Adventure for the Parade of Sail and Mayor's Cup Race. This 7-hour sail includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and soft drinks as you take in one of Gloucester's most spectacular maritime traditions from the water.

Bring your camera, and get ready for an unforgettable Schooner Fest weekend on the water!

Tickets for all three sails are available at schooneradventure.org. For more information about Schooner Fest, visit maritimegloucester.org.

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