What to do and see in Salem, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

April 16, 2022 Emerita Lamoureux

Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
Restaurants in Salem

1. Schooner FAME of Salem

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Schooner FAME of Salem

FAME is a full-scale replica of a privateer schooner from the War of 1812. Launched in 2003, our new FAME cruises on Salem Sound, where pirates & privateers have been making history for 400 years. FAME sails from Memorial Day through Halloween from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem. A great trip for all ages!

2. Bakers Island Light

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Bakers Island Light

Bakers Island Light Station is located on Bakers Island in Salem Sound, a 60 acre island with a large summer colony. The 10 acre light station is located in the northwest quadrant of the island, and has been owned and operated by the federal government since 1798. The rest of the island is in private ownership including the Bakers Island Wharf. Currently the only way for the public to access the island is aboard our landing craft the Naumkeag. The boat lands at a stone beach (not a dock) where you disembark and follow the guide up to the Light Station where you will enjoy an hour long tour on the 10 acres owned by Essex Heritage with panoramic views of the coast from Boston to Gloucester. (Trip is 2.5 hours total)

3. Sail When and If

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Sail When and If

Come sail away on General George Patton's beautifully restored 1939 wooden schooner! Built for the general and his wife to sail around the world "When the war is over, and If I live through it" this wonderful sailing yacht is open to the public for the first time. She is available for private charters, regattas and open sails - lend a hand or sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

4. Sunset Sail Salem

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Sunset Sail Salem

Enjoy Salem from the water on a beautiful classic sailing yacht! The schooner When And If at Sunset Sail Salem is your chance to enjoy a relaxing sail on Salem Sound as the wind fills the sails and your captain and crew sail you away. Private and shared charters are the perfect way to experience the best of the North Shore, day or night all summer long. Let's go sailing!

5. Essex Heritage: Harbor Lights & Sights Tour

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Essex Heritage: Harbor Lights & Sights Tour

Essex Heritage offers boat tours to Bakers Island Light, variety of specialty tours for adventurers of all ages and NEW this summer will be offering a narrated harbor cruise on Friday afternoons departing from the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Come aboard Naumkeag and discover the wonders of coastal Essex County.

6. Mahi Mahi Harbor Cruises & Events

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Mahi  Mahi  Harbor Cruises & Events

Cruising daily May through November from Pickering Wharf, in downtown Salem, MA. Offering an ever-changing variety of harbor cruises, private events, custom group tours and transportation options.

7. Off Leash Charters

Off Leash Charters provides family oriented fishing charters, lobster tours, and harbor tours of Salem Harbor and Salem Sound. Trips can be tailored to your needs. Call Capt. Mark today. 978-548-7662

8. Captain Morgan's Boat Training & Charters, LLC

Captain Morgan's Boat Training & Charters, LLC

We provide exceptional fun boat rides and hands-on boat training with our boat or yours. We also facilitate the celebrating of special occasions, family outings, date night, sunset cruises or happy hour with friends in several areas throughout the New England area. We use a network of United States Coast Guard licensed boat captains. Please take a moment to review our website to learn more.

9. Salem Kayak

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Salem Kayak

10. Tiki Hut Boats

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Tiki Hut Boats

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