Schooner Eleanor

We could have used more wind the day we went, so if you want an exciting sailing experience, this might not be the trip for you or go on a windy day. Otherwise, it’s very pleasant.

Not what we were expecting, but ultimately a very relaxing experience.
The ship was gorgeous and we appreciated learning about the captain’s experience in building the vessel.
We were expecting more of a «history» or dialogue of what we were passing (Walker Point, church, lobstering, etc); however, if questions were asked, the crew was happy to answer.
Would we go again? Probably not… but it was a nice outing for an afternoon in Kennebunkport.

We experienced Kennebunkport for the first time over Columbus Day weekend and heard about Eleanor on Tripadvisor. We called, made a reservation and went on one of their charters. The experience was fantastic. The captain and his crew were fantastic, professional, organized yet relaxed. They were also very personable. When prompted, they explained the area and some history of the region and lobstering.
The captain built the boat over two winters and his excellent craftsmanship and passion compliments perfectly the overall experience.
The crew had extra blankets in the event the guests were cold and were very accommodating in every way reasonably possible.
Our 2.5 year old son still talks about the experience including the captain’s dog Hoss who joins in on the daily jaunts out to sea.
I have already mentally committed myself to attend more Eleanor charters when we return back to Kennebunkport. It perfectly compliments the quintessential New England experience Kennebunkport offers.