Adventure Sailing Cruises on the Tall Ship Liberty Clipper...
Southbound into the Caribbean!
Set sail on the Schooner Liberty Clipper on our most adventurous cruise! We sail offshore on the East Coast between Boston and the Bahamas with a few stop-overs along the way. Be a part of an offshore passage where you will participate in the sailing and navigation of a sailing ship as we set "sea-watches" for a voyage along the coast. If you've been an armchair sailor and want to earn your stripes or you've always dreamed of sailing offshore on a working sailing ship, this is the voyage for you!
This cruise mixes the best elements of our more relaxed "windjammer-style" cruises with an offshore element to bring you a vacation cruise that you will never forget. We typically see some whales and dolphins offshore, usually try to catch at least one of our meals on the way and always have some amazing sunsets and sunrises over the Atlantic!
Fall 2011 Southbound Itinerary...
IMPORTANT NOTES: This is an offshore cruise where the ship will be underway, out of sight of land for multiple days in a row. We intend to make the best possible speed bound for Charleston and Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, the Bahamas! The dates below are approximate dates. Depending upon the weather, we may make port sooner or later than described below. Please call for details on this cruise. You'll have a once in a lifetime opportunity to join the crew and help sail a working tall ship offshore! If you prefer a more "easy paced" windjammer cruise, please book a Bahamas Windjammer Cruise with us. The ship will sail as much as possible, but will motor if necessary to maintain the schedule. This is blue water sailing at its finest - come experience life offshore under the backdrop of stars - and a few open ocean "swim calls!"
1st Leg of Voyage - $ 750
October 16, 2011: Join the ship in Portsmouth, VA between 10:00am and noon. We plan to set sail this afternoon, weather dependent.
Sail around Cape Hatteras! This is a wonderul sail off the coast of the Carolinas - come sail around Hatteras on the Liberty Clipper - you will be glad you did! We will arrive in Charleston by October 25th!
Travel details: Boarding will be on the 16th between 10am and noon in Portsmouth, VA; you may want to arrive a day early to experience the post-race party for the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. You should plan your return flight home on the 25th in the afternoon.
2nd Leg of Voyage - $ 650
October 28 - Board the ship in Amelia Island, FL (near Jacksonville) between 4pm and 6pm.
Voyage to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, the Bahamas: This will be an offshore passage, sailing across the Gulf Stream. You'll be a true blue-water sailor by the time we sail into the Bahamas! On this cruise, you'll see the water color change to a turquoise blue, perhaps enjoy a swim call, catch a fish and you'll definately experience the wonder of sailing a tall ship in the open ocean!
We will arrive in Freeport by November 1st. We could get there a little sooner, depending upon the weather.
Travel details: Joining in Amelia Island, FL by 6pm on October 28th. Book your return flight on November 1st from Freeport, Bahamas in the afternoon.
Book both legs for $1,300 - Call The Office For the Discount on Both Legs.
NOTE: THIS TRIP WILL BE PHYSICALLY DEMANDING AND REQUIRES PARTICIPANTS TO BE ABLE TO CLIMB LADDERS, WALK ON A WET DECK OF A SAILING SHIP THAT WILL BE HEELED OVER AND HANG ON WHILE WALKING.
This is the voyage of a lifetime, and we hope to sail with you soon...