Schooner Fame Sailing Tour
FAME is annually the #1-rated boat in Salem and the #1 outdoor activity in the entire town, per TripAdvisor. Don't miss the very best of what Salem has to offer! There's more to our town than witches!
FAME is a full-scale replica of a privateer schooner from the War of 1812 that captured over 20 prizes! We sail up to five times a day between May and October from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem.
On board our traditional gaff-rigged schooner, you'll get a chance to raise the sails and even steer the boat as we sail Salem Sound and talk about the fisherman, traders, and privateers that played such a central role in the saga of Salem, and of the young United States.
This is a great hands-on adventure — but you can also just sit back and enjoy a beverage and take it all in as we cruise past the historic forts and lighthouses of Salem, Beverly, & Marblehead.
Note: although the captain & crew have plenty to tell you, this is NOT a narrated tour! No children under five allowed.
Options
Schooner Day Sail
Children & Senior Discounts
What's included in Schooner Fame Sailing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Salem
Historic Salem Sound — the waters around Salem, Marblehead, and Beverly, Massachusetts — where pirates, privateers, East Indiamen and men of war have been making history for 400 years.
Inclusions
- Restroom on board
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under five are not allowed.
- At the farthest point of our sail, we may be 45 minutes from the dock — and from medical services!
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our ticket booth is directly in front of FINZ. Traffic and parking are challenging on weekends, and that goes TRIPLE for October! Allow extra time! No-shows will not receive a refund.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
It's important to check in at our ticket booth before boarding! The booth is located outside the FINZ restaurant on Wharf Street. Please note that infants/toddlers/children under 5 are not permitted.