Yorktown Sightseeing Day Sails

The Captain and Crew were informative and fun!

During our two hour cruise up the York River, the schooner's pilot provided historical information about the many landmarks located along the banks of the River as well as those visible nearby. He was willing to share his knowledge of the area and was able to answer questions of the attendees on the cruise. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

Although the ads are careful to keep our expectations down (this is NOT a guided or narrated cruise), the crew members offered a substantial amount of unsolicited information about the vessel as well as some sites along the river. Inviting guests to help hoist (is that the right word?) the sails was great!

Our trip on the Alliance Schooner on the York River was very pleasant. My father, who is 90, was with us and the crew was very helpful in getting him situated. Captain Greg was very personable and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the voyage very much. We look forward to doing it again when there is a little more wind to power the sails.

June 3rd was beautiful day, just enough of wind to carry us across the york river and back! My husband and I spend every anniversary aboard the Alliance, having to miss the chance on our wedding day (the rain and waves decided we were not to sail that day)...and we love it every year!!! The Captain and his crew are very nice, and professional, and the boat is absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend this sail for everyone, ...young and old!!!! Thanks so much Captain Mayhem! :)

Pleasant cruise. Captain and crew were well versed in history of the area. small enough to develop good rapport with others

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed experience of schooner day sail. Crew very friendly and knowledgeable. Fun assisting the raising of the main sail.

We recently took this 2 hour charter, having wanted to do it for several years. I made reservations the night before and we arrived about 15 minutes before departure. Having 2 children with Autism, we weren't sure how they would do on a schooner boat but it went great. The crew was wonderful and got both of them involved with raising the sails. They provided snacks after getting out of port and offered free cups of water if requested. It was a wonderful experience!

The trip was fine. It would have been nicer if there had been some wind. The crew was friendly and helpful. They answered questions about the area, history, sailing, and the boat.

This was the highlight of our 25th wedding anniversary celebration. Sara (one of the crew) was very knowledgeable and entertaining. One day we'll come back and do the sunset sail.