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Come Sailing
 Fame sails up to three times daily from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem. ____________________________________________________________________ DEPARTURES FROM PICKERING WHARF Public sails last approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. Tickets must be purchased at our ticket booth outside the Victoria Station restaurant on Wharf Street before boarding. Pickering Wharf Marina is located right downtown on the waterfront, near the intersection of Derby and Congress Streets. There is parking in the Pickering Wharf complex as well as metered parking on the street and a municipal garage at the intersection of Derby & Congress. For detailed directions, go to a site such as Mapquest and enter "80 Wharf Street, Salem, MA" as the address.
Our schedule changes from time to time to accommodate private charters, camps, and special events. Please call ahead (978.729.7600) to confirm our sailing schedule. FARES Adults: $25 * Seniors (over 65): $20 * Children (under 13): $15 We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Groups of 10 or more receive 15% off regular fares. RESERVATIONS Reservations are not required, but might be helpful on summer weekends and holidays. Just give us a call to let us know when you want to come and how many people are in your party. We'll hold your tickets until 15 minutes before departure. WEATHER New England weather forecasts are not entirely reliable, so we don't usually cancel trips based solely on the forecast. The captain decides whether or not to sail very close to departure time. Thunderstorms, thick fog, steady rain, and/or winds in excess of 25 knots may cause a trip to be cancelled. WHAT TO BRING It's cooler out on the water, so bring a sweatshirt or windbreaker. High heels or dress shoes will be uncomfortable and potentially unsafe — we recommend sneakers, sandals, or boat shoes. Cameras, sunglasses and sunscreen are also good ideas. Snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine are sold on board, and passengers are welcome to bring their own food and soft drinks. However, coolers and alcoholic beverages may NOT be brought aboard. There is a restroom on board. It is below decks, accessed by descending a short ladder, so persons with limited mobility may wish to do their business ashore before coming aboard. SEASICKNESS Seasickness is rarely a problem on beamy schooners like FAME operating in protected waters close to shore. Nobody has ever gotten sick during one of our Salem Sound cruises. However, those prone to motion sickness may wish to take some Dramamine half an hour before sailing. ____________________________________________________________________ Home * Come Sailing * Charters * Schooner Camp * History * Building Fame Photo Gallery * Upcoming Events * Ship's Store * Links * Contact Us Copyright © 2004-2008 Pennant Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. |
