Schooner Appledore

We had a great time today! It was cold and windy but the blankets really helped! The crew was fun and the drinks were good! Thanks for a great time! A must do no matter what the weather, just dress warm and you will be fine!

My gf and I did a sunset cruise with Captain Jeff, Drew and Henry. The guys are fun, laid back and total professionals. All aboard had a fun and relaxing time. Oh, and try the Bloody Mary if you like ‘em very spicy!
Oh… One thing. Change the address! The boat is in Camden Harbor!

Well, I don’t know what happened to our cruise but it was nothing like the other reviews stated. We did a 10 o’clock cruise. The captain or crew did not give us any information about the harbor landmarks or anything like that. They did give a brief history of the boat. Other than coming around to see if we wanted any cocktails we saw very little of the Crew. The only redeeming factor of this cruise was that they made a killer bloody Mary

What a lovely sunset cruise. This particular night the owner was on board with some of his family and he made sure to talk to each of us about the local history and the boat. He had a wonderfully staff, especially the captain, Chris Stirling. What a treat. Try them out.

Absolutely a wonderful time with a fantastic crew! Yep… this a must do. Happy sailing

Excellent experience on a one of a kind schooner. Captain Chris and crew were entertaining and fun. Thanks for a great time!

Had a perfect day on the Appledor schooner out in Penobscot Bay with a wonderful crew. I would go again for sure!

We had THE BEST time on the Appledore this week. It’s our second sail and both experiences were wonderful. The Captain was awesome and the ALL female crew was the best. Personable, fun, strong, and gorgeous! Plus they made yummy Bloody Mary’s. If you want a totally relaxing 2 hours of serenity get on this schooner.

My friend and I took a lovely two hour mid day cruise last week on Appledore, a schooner built in 1978. Crew was great — funny, friendly, and informative, but not intrusive. The weather was perfect as we sailed on Penobscot Bay enjoying views of the lighthouse, coastal homes and islands. We were lucky to have a sail with less than 20, instead of 58 or so. We were staying in beautiful Camden, Maine, for the first time and our sail was the highlight of our visit. We highly recommend this sail!

Enjoyed our first ever sail and it was on the Apple Dore in Camden Maine. The crew were very knowledgeable and nice. Price was reasonable for a 2 hour ride. They have blankets if you need them (we did)! They also sell beer, water and soda. We would highly recommend this trip.

We missed the Margaret Todd in Bar Harbor and our son was quite disappointed. We arrived in Camden and looked for a suitable alternative! The Appledore was one of the few large schooners that allowed kids under 12. We signed up and sailed the same day. The boat is gorgeous, weathered for sure, but very comfortable. However what really sets it apart is the kindness, professionalism and fun of the crew. The joke like best friends and made us feel like we were family. A great time!

Camden’s best sailing tour! The crew is fun and knowledgable but they are also personable! We laughed the entire 2 hours! Thx especially to Laird! We will make sure to bring lots of friends next time!

My wife and I were just on vacation in Maine, and heard that Camden was a beautiful place to explore. My wife had previously been to a Graffam Brothers Seafood restaurant, and wanted to go back. As it turned out, the entrance was facing the walkway down to the dock where Appledore Rita was moored. A few of the crew were there talking about taking one more excursion the next day, as they had been held up, sailing to Key West for the winter, by the impending Hurricane Sandy.
We signed up and had a GREAT time. First, the boat is beautiful, see the photos uploaded on the Unilocal page. The crew is funny and very knowledgeable, making quite a bit of conversation with those of us on board. They also allowed us to help in setting the sails, which was a lot of fun. They were lightly stocked, as it was an impromptu sailing, but normally have all manner of beers and wine etc… to enjoy on the traditional 2-​hour cruise out in to Camden Harbor/​Penobscot Bay. One can view seals, eagles, ospreys and porpoises; lobstermen hauling their traps, and more! The weather was gorgeous, the views were fantastic, and we were on the water — what could be better?
I highly endorse the Appledore line — there are a few different schooners in the fleet, and RITA shouldn’t be confused with LILY, also listed here on Unilocal.At 86-​feet, Windjammer Appledore are the largest daysailers. During the summer months it operates out of Camden, ME, and the summer months out of Key West, FL. Here a bit more about the boat itself, from the website:
Launched on August 22, 1978, the Schooner Appledore II is proud of her colorful history. The Appledore II is the largest of her four sister ships, Appledores I, III, IV, and V. The Appledore was the last schooner custom built by the Harvey Gamage Shipyard in South Bristol, Maine. Previously, the Harvey Gamage Yard had built and launched some of the nations more famous tall ships. This list includes the Mary Day, the Harvey Gamage, the Shenandoah, the Bowdoin and the Spirit of Massachusetts.

A lovely sunset sail into Penobscot Bay with friendly, engaging captain and crew was the highlight of our Maine vacation.