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Portland, Maine, Maine

Sunset Private Charter aboard the Heart's Desire Schooner

A private sunset sail on a 1925-built wooden schooner, complete with lighthouses, seals, and seabirds.

Private tour — just your group 2 hours Up to 56 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private two-hour sunset sail aboard Heart's Desire, a historic 53-foot schooner built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, taking in lighthouses and Casco Bay's coastline as the sun sets.

Heart's Desire is a genuine piece of Maine maritime history — a 53-foot schooner designed by noted yacht designer John Alden and built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, with the long bowsprit and dramatic raked transom typical of Alden's designs. This private two-hour sunset charter is the perfect way to see Maine's coast bathed in golden light, complete with lighthouses, seals, and seabirds along the way.

Highlights

  • Historic 1925 Schooner Sail aboard Heart's Desire, a genuine 1925 John Alden-designed wooden schooner.
  • Sunset Sailing Time your cruise to Maine's golden-hour sunset on the water.
  • Lighthouses & Seals Watch for lighthouses, seals, and seabirds along Casco Bay.
  • Private Charter The schooner is chartered exclusively for your group.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Board at a Portland-area waterfront dock; exact meeting point confirmed after booking.

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Historic 1925 Schooner

Sail aboard Heart's Desire, a genuine 1925 John Alden-designed wooden schooner.

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Sunset Sailing

Time your cruise to Maine's golden-hour sunset on the water.

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Lighthouses & Seals

Watch for lighthouses, seals, and seabirds along Casco Bay.

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Private Charter

The schooner is chartered exclusively for your group.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. She's a 53-foot schooner designed by yacht designer John Alden and built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine.
Yes, the schooner is chartered privately for your group only.
This particular charter is timed to sunset; ask us about other times of day when you inquire.
Heart's Desire was designed by yacht designer John G. Alden and built in 1925 in South Freeport, Maine.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private two-hour sunset sail aboard Heart's Desire, a historic 53-foot schooner built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, taking in lighthouses and Casco Bay's coastline as the sun sets. Heart's Desire is a genuine piece of Maine maritime history — a 53-foot schooner designed by noted yacht designer John Alden and built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, with the long bowsprit and dramatic raked transom typical of Alden's designs. This private two-hour sunset charter is the perfect way to see Maine's coast bathed in golden light, complete with lighthouses, seals, and seabirds along the way.

Heart's Desire was designed by John G. Alden, whose yachts are recognized by a long bowsprit and a raked transom, and was built in 1925 in South Freeport. Sources differ on details: one lists the builder as T.H. Soule rather than T.S. Soule, and one registry entry gives a smaller length than the 53 feet quoted by the current operator. Records show she was first built for a Marblehead, Massachusetts owner and later sailed from Camden and as far as the Virgin Islands before returning to Maine.

Portland Schooner Co., which runs her, operates historic wooden vessels from the Maine State Pier; the fleet is largely built in Maine, with several vessels on the National Register of Historic Places, though that listing does not necessarily apply to every vessel.

Sunset on the water also frames Portland Head Light, first lit in 1791 with whale-oil lamps, and the harbor's lights at Bug Light and Spring Point Ledge.

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