Experience the thrill of sailing on the top-rated Salem Privateer Schooner, FAME. Raise the sails, steer the boat, and explore the rich maritime history of Salem. Book your adventure now!
- 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.
- On-board restrooms available
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
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.
- 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!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.