What to do and see in Salem, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Outdoor Activities

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!

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)

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!

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!

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.

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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.

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

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