Schooner Fest - Parade Of Sail
Glide among Schooners at the Gloucester Parade of Sail!
A fascinating 2 hour cruise among the Schooners. Enjoy the vessels as they Parade within the harbor, just prior to the 2024 Schooner race aboard the King Eider.
While the King Eider moves among them, enjoy the graceful vessels parading around Gloucester Harbor before they head to sea for the famous Schooner Fest great race.
Breathe in the history and beauty of Cape Ann’s coast, up close! Presented by Cape Ann’s longest-running sightseeing company — since 1969!
Schoonerfest
Be part of the annual Labor Day Festivities. Get a close-up view of the once proud vessels that worked out of Gloucester, Rockport, Boston, and around the world.
Be sure to bring your camera for pictures you can’t get any place else!
Tour Details
- What To Wear & Bring
- Comfortable clothing for the weather
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Shoes that attach to your feet(no flip-flops)
- Additional money for items such as guide gratuity and souvenirs.
- What's Included
- For up to 5 guests per jeep (no more than 3 adults per jeep)
- Bottled water
- Additional Info
- Price does not include gratuity.
- Restrictions
- Private Jeep for up to 4 people
- For larger groups: Check out our You-Drive options or call us
Got Questions? We Have Answers
We recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, a light jacket (it’s cooler on the water), and your camera! Comfortable, non-slip shoes are ideal for moving around the boat.
The King Eider has limited accessibility. Please call us at (978) 283-1979 to discuss your specific needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Yes! Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. We also have light refreshments available for purchase onboard.
Tours operate rain or shine, but we’ll cancel for unsafe conditions. If we cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or can reschedule for another day.
Yes, the King Eider has onboard restroom facilities for passenger convenience.
Safety is always our first concern but during the Chase we will at times be close enough to see the faces of the sailors onboard the schooners and at other times far enough away to truly appreciate the beauty of these vessels under full sail.