gloucester
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We dock for the summer season (June–October) in historic Gloucester, Massachusetts at Beacon Marine Basin, in Smith's Cove, within walking distance to the famed artist colony of Rocky Neck. Departures can be arranged from any accessible port in New England for an additional fee.
Windfall is a great dock-side lodging alternative to staying in a hotel or an inn.
Rates are for the boat, captain and crew, not per person and based on 1 to 6 passengers.
For information on additional passengers contact Captain Raffi at charter@defianceSailCharters.com or call 978.948.5434.
Depending on the duration of your charter, prices will include complimentary morning fruit, freshly baked goods, or light hors d’oeuvres and beverages” including; juices, soft drinks, coffee/tea, beer and wine.
Of course, accommodations will be made for special dietary requirements.
Alcoholic beverages will be served at the discretion of the Captain.
Romantic Getaway
Sail into Sunset with Dinner for two and a B&B aboard "Windfall" dockside.
You'll set sail for sunset at 5pm while being served an hors d'oeuvre, dinner, dessert and beverages (soft drinks, "house" beer and wine, coffee/tea).
In the morning you'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast of freshly baked goods, seasonal fruit, juice and coffee/tea before a 10am departure.
Weeknights (Sunday-Thursday):
$650 plus at least 20% gratuity
Weekends (Friday, Saturday and holidays):
$750 plus at least 20% gratuity
Day Sails
Weekdays:
3 hours or less $400
5 hours $600
8 hours $900
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays:
3 hours $450
5 hours $650
8 hours $950
We offer complimentary light hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks,"house" beer and wine. Lunch is available for an additional fee.
Gratuities for the First Mate are not included--20% is recommended.
Passengers are responsible for any damages to, and/or theft from, the vessel during charter.
Overnight Sails
(does not necessarily mean being underway throughout the night)
One night (10:00 am–2:00 pm the following day; approximate times)
2 passengers; $1,100 first night
Additional nights $850 per night
Additional passenger $250
Weekend (Friday, Saturday and holidays):
$1250 first night, $1100 second
night, double occupancy. Additional passengers are $250 each.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages are included. Click here for Sample Menus for overnight and week-long charters.
Meal costs ashore are the financial responsibility of the passengers. Rates do not include dockage/mooring fees.
Contact Captain Raffi for possible itinerary.
Relax and Enjoy
"B&B" (Boat & Breakfast) Dockside in Gloucester
2 passengers; $250 per night
Additional passenger; $75 per night
(Five passengers or less)
Weekends (Friday, Saturday and holidays) $275.
Rates are for the boat at the dock.
Sight See the Stars
Sail, Sail, Sail!
- Sail into sunset
- Sail before or after your "B & B" (Boat and Breakfast dockside)
- Sail with a dockside dinner
- Sail and shop in Rockport
(no traffic or parking worries!) - Sail and picnic ashore
Yes, you can fish from a sailing vessel!
"No fuss, no muss"; the Captain does the filleting! Bringing your personal fishing gear is encouraged.
Gone Fishin'
defiance sail charters gladly accepts:
