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Schooner Alert

Save your date today to sail on our Schooner ALERT.

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EARLY BIRDS!

SCHOONER ALERT PUBLIC TRIP TICKES BOOKED ONE WEEK IN ADVAVCE ARE $5.00 OFF.

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10% Discount for PRIVATE CHARTERS ON SCHOONER ALERT or Sloop GANNET booked before May 3rd for the summer sailing season.

Join your Captains, Bethany & Perry, at the end of Garrison Cove Road on Bailey Island, Maine.

Schooner “ALERT” is a 70ft Maine built wooden tall-ship. Sail on a public or private day sailing cruises with up to 28 passengers. Our Schooner ALERT is available for public day sailing trips almost everyday late May through mid October.

Charter a PRIVATE trip and experience the luxury of having the boat and her crew all to yourself. Sail on ALERT or on GANNET. We love the possibilities!

Island Adventures trips are offered to students and private parties where we sail to one of the hundreds of islands off the coast of Maine, anchor to go ashore and explore.

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Schooner Alert Charter Pricing 2025

Two Hour Harpswell Sound Sail:

Public Trip Tickets

Book one week in advance $5.00 off

Adult
$55.00 each

People 10 years and younger
$40.00 each

People 3 years and younger
FREE

Private Charter
$1120.00

Three Hour Schooner Sail:

Public Trip Tickets

Book one week in advance $5.00 off

Adult
$65.00 each

People 10 years and younger
$45.00 each

People 3 years and younger
FREE

Private Charter
$1400.00

Four Hour Sail Around the Islands:

Public Trip Tickets

Book one week in advance $5.00 off

Adult
$75.00 each

People 10 years and younger
$50.00 each

People 3 years and younger
FREE

Private Charter
$1680.00

Six Hour Sail Around Casco Bay:

Public Trip Tickets

Book one week in advance $5.00 off

Adult
$120.00 each

People 10 years and younger
$80.00 each

People 3 years and younger
FREE

Private Charter
$2800.00

DAY and SUNSET SAILS
Schooner ALERT sails at Sunset

ALERT at sunset

Day Sails from Bailey Island:

Sailing our traditional schooner in good company.

Call or Text Bethany to make a reservation. (207) 841-9125

Day Sails scheduled May to October on Schooner ALERT.

On line booking is available and up to date. Season Passes are available.

  • Two Hour Harpswell Sound Sail - $50.00
THREE Hour Sail
ALERT Sailing

Schooner ALERT Sailing

Day Sails from Bailey Island:

Sailing our traditional schooner in good company.

Call or Text Bethany to make a reservation. (207) 841-9125

Day Sails scheduled May to October on Schooner ALERT.

On line booking is available and up to date. Season Passes are available.

  • Three Hour Tour Sail - $60.00
HALF Day Sail
Perry sails ALERT

Captain Perry sailing ALERT

Day Sails from Bailey Island:

Sailing our traditional schooner in good company.

Call or Text Bethany to make a reservation. (207) 841-9125

Day Sails scheduled May to October on Schooner ALERT.

On line booking is available and up to date. Season Passes are available.

  • Four Hour Sail around the Islands - $70.00
FULL Day SAIL
Sailor on ALERT

Sailing on ALERT

Day Sails from Bailey Island:

Sailing our traditional schooner in good company.

Call or Text Bethany to make a reservation. (207) 841-9125

Day Sails scheduled May to Ocotber on Schooner ALERT.

On line booking is available and up to date. Season Passes are available.

  • Full Day Casco Bay Sail: Six Hour Cruises -$120.00
FULL MOON SAILS
Full Moon From ALERT

Full Moon From ALERT

Full Moon Rising Sails:

Monthly Two and Three Hour Special events. Twice month in a blue moon. Give yourself the opportunity to be in the right place at the right time.

      • June 13, 2022 Tuesday - Strawberry Full Moon Sail 6:30-9:30 pm
        Full Moonrise: 7:55pm, Sunset 8:22pm
        $60.00 Adults, $40.00 10 years & under, Free under 3 years
      • July 12, 2022 Tuesday - Sunset-Moonrise Sail 6:30-8:30pm
        Moonrise: 7:57pm, Sunset: 8:22pm
        $50.00 Adults, $32.00 10 years & Under, Free under 3 years
      • July 13, 2022 Wednesday - Buck Full Moon Sail 6:30-9:30pm
        Sunset: 8:21pm, Full Moonrise: 8:56pm
        $60.00 Adults, $40.00 10 years & under, Free under 3 years
      • August 10, 2022 Wednesday - Sunset-Moonrise Sail 6:00-8:00pm
        Moonrise: 7:32pm, Sunset: 7:52pm
        $50.00 Adults, $32.00 10 years & Under, Free under 3 years
      • August 11, 2022 Thursday - Sturgeon Full Moon Sail 5:45-8:45 pm
        Sunset: 7:51pm, Full Moonrise: 8:12pm
        $60.00 Adults, $40.00 10 years & under, Free under 3 years
      • September 8, 2022 Thursday- Sunset-Moonrise Sail 5:00-7:00 pm
        Moonrise: 6:41pm, Sunset:7:05pm
        $50.00 Adults, $32.00 10 years & Under, Free under 3 years (SOLD OUT)
      • September 9, 2022 Friday- Corn Full Moon Sail 5:00 -8:00 pm
        Sunset 7:03pm Full Moonrise:7:08pm
        $60.00 Adults, $40.00 10 years & under, Free under 3 years
      • October 8, 2022 Saturday- Sunset-Moonrise Sail 4:30-6:30 pm
        Moonrise: 5:50pm, Sunset:6:10pm
        $50.00 Adults, $32.00 10 years & Under, Free under 3 years
      • October 9, 2022 Sunday- Hunter Full Moon Sail 4:00 -7:00 pm
        Sunset 6:08pm Full Moonrise: 6:16pm
        $60.00 Adults, $40.00 10 years & under, Free under 3 years
Private Charters
Private Charter on ALERT

Private Charter ALERT

Private Charters:

Experience the luxury of having ALERT or GANNET and her crew all to yourself. We love the possibilities. Contact us to schedule your day and time. We offer Rain dates so you can get the most out of your experience. On-line booking is available at the scheduled sailing times, but your private charter can sail any time we are available for as long as you like.

  • Early Bird Discounts for charters booked before May 3rd.
  • Celebrations of life
  • Weddings
  • Reunions
  • Exclusive Island Adventures
  • Corporate Charters
  • Clean, Safe, Relaxing Sailing
  • Private Experience
LIGHTHOUSE SAILS

Lighthouse

Halfway Rock Lighthouse

LIGHT HOUSE SAIL

Halfway Rock Lighthouse Sail, get up close to the historic landmark built in 1871 viewable only by water. Great Harbor Seal watching. 10:30 am -2:30 pm on Most Sundays
$70.00 Adults, $48.00 10 & Under, Free under 3.

·  Sunday Mornings

Special EVENTS
Flemish of the main sheet

Super fun stuff

FATHERS DAY SPECIAL

  • June 16, 2024 - Fathers sail free with proof of Parentage. THANKS DAD!

SUMMER SOLSTICE

  • June 20, 2024 - Celebrate the longest day of the year on Schooner ALERT. Wear YELLOW and get a free Schooner ALERT Sticker, it's round like the sun!

CASCO BAY GAFFERS RACE 

Gaff rig[1] is a sailing rig (configuration of sails, mast and stays) in which the sail is four-cornered, fore-and-aft rigged, controlled at its peak and, usually, its entire head by a spar (pole) called the gaff. Because of the size and shape of the sail, a gaff rig will have running backstays rather than permanent backstays.

  • June 23, 2024
  • June 22, 2025
  • - Schooner ALERT is organizing and joining in a great race that is open to all Gaff Rigged vessels. From Portland to Bailey Island, Maine.
  • Race start 11:00am from Portland Harbor
  • Gathering at Cook's Lobster and Ale House on Bailey Island at 5:00pm
  • Register your gaff rigged vessel with our Book NOW calendar for free.
  • Sail with us on our Schooner ALERT for the full day event and be part of the fun. $120.00 per person.

BOOTHBAY HARBOR Windjammer Days 

Boothbay Days
Oceanside Resort

  • June 25, 2024 - Full Day Sail to Boothbay Harbor from Bailey Island, Maine. 10:00am-4:00pm $120.00 each.
  • June 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:30am: ALERT Dockside tours. FREE
  • June 26, 2024 - 12:00 am - 3:00 pm. Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Fleet Sail and Parade with the tall ships and free ticket to dockside fireworks viewing. Sailing from Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. $65.00 Adults, $48.00 10 & Under, Free under 3.
  • June 26, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Boothbay Harbor Sail on ALERT and free ticket to dockside fireworks viewing. $50.00 Adults, $32.00 10 & Under, Free under 3.
  • June 26, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Boothbay Harbor Windjammer SUNSET- FIREWORKS. Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.  $55.00 Adults, $32.00 10 & Under, Free under 3
  • June 27, 2024 - 10:30am - 4:30pm Sailing on ALERT From Boothbay Harbor for a Full Day Sail to Cooks Lobster and Ale House, Bailey Island. $110.00 each

SUNSET SAIL and Bailey Island FIREWORKS

  • July 6, 2024 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm or end of fireworks. Enjoy the sunset while sailing on ALERT in Harpswell Sound then relax on deck and enjoy the Holliday's Cooks Lobster and Ale House Fireworks.$60.00 Adults, $40.00 10 & Under, Free under Shuttle parking available from Sea Escpae Cottages
    COOKs Lobster and Ale House

BETHANY'S BIRTHDAY ISLAND ADVENTURE

  •  August 2 - We are Sailing 9:30am- 5:30pm or later. going to an island in Casco Bay of Bethany's choice and exploring. Very limited number of guests. $140.00 Adults, $100.00 10 & Under, Free under 3

GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTAVIL

Gloucester Schooner Fest
  • August 30, 2024 - Private crew Arrive in Gloucester from Maine.
  • August 31, 2024 - 10:00am -12:30am Dockside Tours FREE. 2:00pm-4:00pm: Gloucester day Sail, $60.00 Adults, $50.00 10 & Under, Free under 3. 5:30pm-7:30pm: Gloucester Sunset sail, $65.00 Adults, $45.00 10 & Under, Free under 3
  • September 1, 2024 - 9:30am- 4:00pm: THE GLOUCESTER SCHOONER RACE, $200.00 Adults, $100.00 10 & Under, Free under 3.
  • September 2, 2024 - Rain date for September 1st or Return to Maine.

ALERT ISLAND ADVENTURE

  • September 9-11, 2024 -Schooner ALERT ISLAND ADVENTURE. Overnight Island Camping trip. Sailing On Schooner ALERT out of Bailey Island and then camping out in Casco Bay for THREE DAYS and TWO NIGHTS. We meet at 10:00am and sail out to camp on Jewell Island. Food will be provided, nothing too fancy. We will spend the full day exploring Jewell Island's amazing trails, WWII Ruins, Underground tunnels, and shore line. Then have a Lobster Bake Dinner and hang out by the campfire while we watch the sunset from cocktail cove. BYOB. On the last day we will have breakfast and breakdown our campsites and sail home to Bailey Island, getting home by 4:00pm ish. Super great time: $400 per adult $370.00 per person 10 years old and younger.
Ships Store

We have ALERT SWAG!

Call or email to order yours!

(207) 841-9125 (Bethany's cell) SeaEsc@gmail.com

  • Black T-shirts $25.00
  • Green Long Sleeve T-Shirts $30.00

Captain Perry in our rockin Black T


Donna sportin' the Green VT

  • Hats $20.00

Caps for sale


Steve showing off the back

  • Stickers $1.00
  • Custom Gift Certificates available

Boat Charters are from late May to mid-October.

Maximum 28 Passengers on Public trips or private charters.

Ask us about people 10 years old and under. Children under 3 sail free.

Capt. Bethany McNelly-Davis
Capt. Perry Davis

To hold a reservation more than a two weeks in advance we ask a 20% deposit, mailed to our Address:
Sea Escape Charters
PO Box 7
Bailey Island, ME 04003

Cash—Check—Money Order - VENMO

The deposit is refundable up to 10 days before our sail date. The remainder will be due the day of the sail, payable with check, cash, money order, or Venmo. We ask if you have any change of plans to let us know as soon as you know.

Perry and Bethany keep a close eye on the weather and will not take you out in any Dangerous Conditions. In the case that we cancel a trip and we are unable to reschedule, we will refund your deposit in full. Deposits are refunded with a business check by mail. If you are interested in holding a “rain date” we can hold a second date and time until 7 days before our sail date.

Almost ready to book a sailing charter on Schooner Alert?

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Additional Info

YOUNG PEOPLE:
All people 10 years old and under are required to wear a life jacket, we have kid life jackets, but if they have one they are comfortable in we suggest you bring it along.
People 3 years old and under sail for free and count as people.

PARKING: 
Park in Cook’s Lobster and Ale House Restaurant parking lot at the North End of Garrison Cove Rd. on Bailey Island. Please park at the most north or south ends of their lot (As far away from the restaurant entrance as you can).

MEETING PLACE:
Meeting your Captain and crew about 15 min to 20 min before departure at our “Booth” (Resembling a truck in Cook’s Lobster House parking lot with brochures and pictures on the tail gate) if we are not there yet, we may be preparing the boat for your trip and will see you there soon. Here we will outfit people 10 years and under with life jackets, settle any balance due, and safely walk you down to the Boat.
Running a little late or have to cancel? please let us know by calling or Texting Bethany at (207) 841-9125.

WHERE WE SAIL FROM:
We sail from Cooks Lobster dock at the North End of Garrison Cove Rd. on Bailey Island. This is a floating dock with a ramp down from the wharf. Your captain and crew will show you the way.

CONTACTING US:

The best way to contact us especially in the summer is Bethany’s phone (207) 841-9125. The wireless and the cell phone coverage on Bailey Island is not wonderful (more like a secluded island than a thriving metropolises) so when you do call my cell phone and I am out of service, please leave a message so I know that you called when my phone pops back into range. We also find that text messages reach us faster and more reliably then voice messages.

We also have a landline: (207) 833-5531 - that will reach Sea Escape Cottages and Charters (our family business). In the case you are lost or really need to track us down, my Mother, Donna and Father, Les may be able to help.

WHAT TO BRING:
We recommend bringing an extra layer to keep you warm while on the water. Also a sun hat, sun glasses, sun screen, camera, and binoculars are nice to have. No special shoes are required, we ask you not to wear golf cleats or high heels. Generally, plan on hanging out outside, sometimes that requires a rain jacket (no umbrellas please).
Some extra jackets we can loan you on board if you are caught unprepared. We want you to have a great experience.
Motion sickness prevention: generally speaking, we are in protected waters and motion sickness is not a big issue. Please plan ahead, Bethany is happy to give recommendations of prevention methods.
A little extra cash: We offer a small selection of shirts, hats and other highly coveted hard to come by merchandise on board.

FOOD AND DRINKS
You can bring anything you like to eat or drink on the boats. Adults who are 21 years and older may being alcoholic beverages.

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P.O. Box 7
23 Sea Escape Lane
Bailey Island, ME 04003

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