We Invite You to Discover Windjamming
Maine Windjammer Cruises®
The Historic Maine Windjammer Fleet welcomes you to the sailing vacation of a lifetime
~ Keeping the tradition alive !
~ Keeping the tradition alive !
Maine Windjammer Cruises
Maine Windjammer Cruises is the successor of the original Windjammer Fleet established in 1936 by Captain Frank Swift. He was the first to offer sailing opportunities formerly only available to private yacht owners. Our schooner Swift continues this tradition of providing affordable all- inclusive sailing vacations.
Come re-live the great days of sail on our tall-masted schooner and spend carefree days among the islands of Maine!
Come re-live the great days of sail on our tall-masted schooner and spend carefree days among the islands of Maine!
Maine Windjammer Cruises is the original Windjammer Fleet established in 1936. First to offer the opportunity to sail Maine coast waters aboard former cargo schooners, our National Landmark windjammers continue to provide affordable all inclusive sailing vacations. Come re-live the great days of sail on our tall-masted schooners and spend carefree days among the islands of Maine.
Set Sail Aboard
Our Fleet
The Swift
Our Flagship! Offering three, four-night and weekend cruises as well as charters.
Swift is a very special vessel designed in 1935 by Murray Peterson, a masterful naval architect famous for his coaster designs. Originally intended as a luxury yacht, she was launched in 1983 after nearly twenty years of love and dedication to build her.
A diagram of Swift below decks and a more detailed description is on our Accommodations page.
About Us
Maine Windjammer Cruises continues a proud 89-year history reflecting the vision and custodianship of just four owners.
Our Books
For more detailed information and historic photographs about the windjammer tradition in Maine, you can purchase a copy of Captain Williamson’s book, Keeping the Tradition Alive. Profusely illustrated, this book is a must-have for all sailors and nautical history buffs.
Book $25, plus $10 shipping/handling
For those interested in Galley operations and culinary offerings, Ann Williamson’s Maine Windjammer Cruises Cookbook is a must. During MWC’s early years, Ann managed the provisioning for the fleet, trained several ships’ cooks and served as one of those cooks. This book contains her favorite recipes which continue to receive rave reviews from our passengers.
Book $22.95, plus $5 shipping/handling