Standard Rates

Flexible options for you to pick how long, how far you want to sail.

I have two pricing options. "Open" and "Private"
"Open" means you or others may join the charter, up to our capacity of six people. Choose an established sail to join or an open day/time on the calendar and start one when you want. {Prices pp} "pp" = per person for open bookings.
Private booking, total price shown for parties of five or fewer who wish to reserve the entire boat and all I can offer.
Under 16 pay half price.
Payment is usually by check or cash at the boat. Prices shown are cash/check discount price.
We can accept credit cards at the boat with processing fee.
Catering, with extra cost, is available.
Lobsterbake sail includes cheese platter, salads, pie, corn and one or two lobsters each cooked on the beach.

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1 hr Quick Minute - Harbor tour, Rockland lighthouse. {45pp/225private}
2 hrs Lighthouse Toot - Owl's Head lighthouse & Back. {60pp/325private}

3 hrs Ocean Views - To the island or ? {80pp/425private}
4 hrs Memory Maker - Around the island and more {100pp/525private}

5 hrs Sailor's Jaunt - Coastal exploration, through the islands or a brief jaunt ashore{120pp/625private}
6 hrs Heart's Delight - Go even further, go ashore, hike or picnic, sail the archipelago {140pp/725private}

7 hrs Wicked Cruisah - Cross the bay and back, or get some beach time {160pp/825private}
8 hrs Week's Vacation - Do what you want! Sail far, play and return, dance among the Windjammers, take your sweet time. {180pp/925private}

Lobster bake Feast  - Finest kind beach island picnic. Sail there, anchor, row in, explore a bit, and sit and feast on the freshest lobster cooked perfect in delightful scenery with the fixings and service. Cheeses on the way out, pie and coffee on the sail home. 6 & 8 hr options.

Magic Skies Tours and All Day Voyages   2-8+hrs - Sunsets, moonrise, starry skies, dawn... We can time your sail to end the day with the sunset, or stay out for the moonrise. Ever sailed at night? By a lighthouse? Seen stars? Phosphorescence? {Night departures billed at private rates for priceless experience.}
All Day Voyages allow visiting other really neat places. There are some really cool islands around here. I can share them with you, but we need all day for that kind of adventure. To get there and back as well as have time to explore, and accommodate the best of what the day offers. I can go adventuring on All Day Voyages on Sunday, Monday Tuesday and Thursday.

Best day sailing charter on Maine coast."

What's it like to sail on Bufflehead?

Watch this video because it goes beyond beautiful pictures and glowing descriptions to bring you along on a group sail charter with us. In five minutes, you'll experience a full day aboard!

This scenic island picnic and fun hike on Hurricane Island across Penobscot Bay is just one of the many options for a full day on the water, aboard Bufflehead.

Private Charter Custom Departures
I can meet you at town landings or at your own dock. I can also bring you one way to any place you want, contact me for details of pricing.