Schooners Alliance & Serenity

We had 6 in our family party and we all enjoyed the sail. The kids were able to help set the sails and we all enjoyed John's knowledge of the area and the sail boat. We had perfect weather and can't wait to do it again next summer!

Good crew, clean boat, very nice and tollerent of both my kids and my parents!

Friendly and professional crew. Awesome trip.

The ship and it's captain and crew were extremly knowledgable and friendly. Food was good, ship was clean. Would absolutely do it again!

the captain was very nice and knowledgable about the history or the area - a nice trip. my 12 and 15 yr old also enjoyed it - Thanks

We had done this before and loved it so on our 50th wedding anniversary we were joined by our children and their families and a few friends, 22 of us. Everyone thought it was terrific. The Captain is extremely knowledgeable and informative. He gives you enough information to be enlightening without talking the whole time. His sailing skills are exemplary. We would definitely do it over and over again.

We thoroughly enjoyed the ship. The crew was awesome and informative.

My wife and I were trying to cram as much overview of the Virginina peninsula as we could into a 3 day mini-vacation. Trying to see Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, several museums, the Naval shipyards, and 2 theme parks into that time space is a bit much. We were forced to prioritize, but we knew we wanted to get on the water at some point. We found the pamphlet for the Schooner Alliance at our hotel. During a tour of the Norfolk/VaBeach area, another tourist recommended the cruise. Later at dinner, a local waitress advised it was well worth it as well.We decided to do Jamestown late morning/early afternoon on Sunday and scheduled the "Sunset Cruise" to end our day. The crew of the boat were extremely polite, very knowledgable - both about acclimating guests who'd never sailed before to the experience of sailing and about the area and its history. They made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. We even got to help raise and lower sails! The cruise was not a sight-seeing adventure. It was designed - and stated by the crew - to be a relaxing sail to just enjoy the area, the water, and the boat. Personally, I've been on alot of boats - some for business, some for pleasure. None ever had sails and none were this big with sails -- I had a blast. The quiet enjoyment of the wind and water were fantastic! The "Sunset" part was spot-on. Absolutely gorgeous, perfect sailing with a magnificent sunset -- as promised. Really recommend this cruise as a part of anyone's visit to the area!

My young daughters and I were on vacation and went on the 2 pm cruise. We had a great afternoon! It was a nice trip down river and the crew was very nice and explained everything they were doing. Both girls enjoyed listening and watching the sails go up and down and learing about the schooner. It was a great introduction to sailing for them. THANKS we had wonderful time.

Here's your chance to ride on an authentic sailing ship. Totally cool, absolutely beautiful, and very educational. Something for all ages and personalities, and a great bargain!

I would recommend this cruise to anyone who wants to have a great time with Greg the Captain and his crew!!

My wife and I really enjoyed our 11 o'clock sail. The crew was friendly and were eager to answer all our questions. We had a nice breeze, so the crew had to make adjustments to the sails several times .... which was fun to watch for us land lovers from Ohio. We sailed under the drawbridge with only a few feet clearance for the tallest mast ... making us appreciate the navigation skills of our Captain.

Went on the sail with my wife during a vacation from the west coast. Very much enjoyed the company of the crew. They were very friendly and informative describing the schooner and answering questions posed to them. Being a history buff, I would have liked them to have discussed more history of the area. Although out of the control of the crew, there was no wind, therefore the entire cruise was under power rather than sail. That was a downer.

The crew was very freindly! Ready to answer all your questions. You could help raise or lower the sails. The trip was a great evening of fun. Everyone should enjoy this trip, all ages.

I took my first sailboat ride with my husband and two friends. The ride was delightful-quiet, interesting, and smooth. The city was picturesque and the nearby restaurant food was tasty. I would thoroughly recommend this excursion to anyone.