Step aboard the four-masted schooner Margaret Todd for a classic Maine windjammer sail across sparkling Frenchman Bay, with the granite peaks of Acadia rising from the shoreline. Salty air, billowing canvas, and the most iconic view of Mount Desert Island — pure bucket-list.
What to expect
Cast off from the Bar Harbor Inn Pier and watch the village's Victorian cottages recede as the Margaret Todd's sails fill with ocean breeze. The crew — salty, knowledgeable, and full of stories — welcome guests to help raise the sails or simply settle on the deck with a cold drink. Frenchman Bay glitters ahead: seals bask on ledges, osprey wheel overhead, and the profile of Acadia's mountains provides a backdrop worthy of any painter. Sunset sails are particularly spectacular, bathing the granite cliffs in amber light.
Good to know
Sails depart multiple times daily (morning, afternoon, sunset). The 1.5-hour sail fits comfortably within most port calls — check the schedule against your all-aboard time and book your preferred departure online in advance. Dress in layers; it is noticeably cooler on the water.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bar Harbor — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.