pullen0 Posted February 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Where could I take a cruise on an old school wooden sailing ship? Preferably one where you can help hoist sails, etc. I'd want to do at least 1 night, maybe a few depending on price. I don't want a 2 hour tourist pirate cruise but something like a pirate ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowskier Posted February 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Don't know the price and can't remember the company name but there is one that goes down through the Drake Passage to Antarctica. It leaves out of Ushuaia -- you work it as much as you want. It isn't luxury but looked like a lot of fun. We were on an small expedition ship (less than 100 passengers) in that area a couple years ago and had the opportunity to see and learn about it. Sorry I don't have more info but google is your friend and hopefully this will give you a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted February 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Where could I take a cruise on an old school wooden sailing ship? Preferably one where you can help hoist sails, etc. I'd want to do at least 1 night, maybe a few depending on price. I don't want a 2 hour tourist pirate cruise but something like a pirate ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums http://www.sailingshipadventures.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Liberty Windjammer Cruises Maine Windjammer Cruises Island Windjammers Star Clippers (true tall ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullen0 Posted February 1, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks, I'll give those a look. I did a sunset tall ship tour in Boston but the ship was steel. Didn't get the vibe I was looking for. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted February 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have done a cruise on the Lewis R French - https://schoonerfrench.com/ Is this what you want - "The French is still operated much how she would have been during the age of sail. She has no inboard engine, relying on 3,000 square feet of sail to propel her. She has four lower sails and two topsails. If the wind dies, a push from our yawlboat "Greyhound" will help her along. All the sails are still raised and trimmed by hand, and the anchor is manually raised each morning using our windlass. There are no engines on deck or below to spoil the serenity. The French is 101 feet overall, 65 feet on deck, with 19 feet of beam. She draws 7.5 feet with a full keel. A proven vessel in all conditions, she is a nifty and quick sailor, having won the Great Schooner Race many times. The French has also participated in recent Tall Ships gatherings in Boston." DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullen0 Posted February 1, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have done a cruise on the Lewis R French - https://schoonerfrench.com/ Is this what you want - "The French is still operated much how she would have been during the age of sail. She has no inboard engine, relying on 3,000 square feet of sail to propel her. She has four lower sails and two topsails. If the wind dies, a push from our yawlboat "Greyhound" will help her along. All the sails are still raised and trimmed by hand, and the anchor is manually raised each morning using our windlass. There are no engines on deck or below to spoil the serenity. The French is 101 feet overall, 65 feet on deck, with 19 feet of beam. She draws 7.5 feet with a full keel. A proven vessel in all conditions, she is a nifty and quick sailor, having won the Great Schooner Race many times. The French has also participated in recent Tall Ships gatherings in Boston." DON That sounds great. I'll look into it. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted February 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) As chengkp75 posted, check out Star Clippers. True tall ships. squared rigged like the "pirate ships" you are after. Wooden decks, ropes, ropes, and more ropes. Sailors (aided by winches ) hoist the sails and pax can join in. They pride themselves sailing as much as possible and motoring as little as possible. Love standing out on deck, wind blowing, sails full, the sound of the sea ... http://www.starclippers.com/ Edited February 2, 2017 by YoHoHo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) I hope you ha ve had the chanc e to tour the USS Constitution(Old Ironsides). Ameica's oldest war vessel. She is curently undergoing refit but tours are still possible. For someone with an interest in vesailing vessels., she is magnificent. Edited February 2, 2017 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullen0 Posted February 2, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I hope you ha ve had the chanc e to tour the USS Constitution(Old Ironsides). Ameica's oldest war vessel. She is curently undergoing refit but tours are still possible. We saw it Summer 2015 but it was in dry dock. We did engrave our names on the copper they're reskinning the hull with though. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Happy you had the chance to see her. I was lucky to be present when, during our bi-centennial, she came, under her own sails from Boston to Marblehedhed harbor. Some argue Marblehead, MA is bierthplace of the U.S.Navy.... others argue it is Beverly, MA which is only about 30minunuittes (by car away) When Old Ironsides came intto view and we could see her siailss, what a sight that was. Beautiful beyond words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2017 As chengkp75 posted, check out Star Clippers. True tall ships. squared rigged like the "pirate ships" you are after. Wooden decks, ropes, ropes, and more ropes. Sailors (aided by winches ) hoist the sails and pax can join in. They pride themselves sailing as much as possible and motoring as little as possible. Love standing out on deck, wind blowing, sails full, the sound of the sea ... http://www.starclippers.com/ Good post, about beautiful ships - but their steel hulls make it slightly off topic - which was wooden ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullen0 Posted February 2, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yes. Hearing the creaking of the wood is one of the musts. Thanks everyone for the input so far. From my research so far, some of these cruises are well inline with the cost of a traditional cruise. I figured they'd be extremely expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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