Sailing in Acadia - Bar Harbor, ME
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 44° 23.499 W 068° 12.153
19T E 563512 N 4915683
Sailing on a beautiful summer day off Mount Desert Island near Acadia National Park is one of the most appealing activities for vacationers. The Margaret Todd schooner at the Bar Harbor Inn pier in Bar Harbor is a popular option.
Waymark Code: WM16YYM
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 1

Margaret Todd is a four-masted schooner sailing into Frenchman Bay from the pier at the Bar Harbor Inn in Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine.

Margaret Todd was designed by her owner, Steven Pagels, and built by Schreiber Boatyard in St. Augustine, Florida. She was launched on April 11, 1998, and replaced her predecessor, Natalie Todd (later named American Pride) as a tourist vessel based in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Margaret Todd sails into Frenchman Bay around the Porcupine Islands.

General characteristics
Type Four-masted schooner
Displacement 150 tons
Length
151 ft (46 m) overall
121 ft (37 m) on deck
Beam 23 ft (7 m)
Draft
5 ft 9 in (1.8 m) (centerboards up)
12 ft (3.7 m) (centerboards down)

Note: On the Margaret Todd, passengers are free to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will be available for sale $.

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
From Mid May to Mid October: 10am, 2pm and for the sunset cruise from 4:30pm to 6:30pm depending of the date


Admission Prices:
10am $44, 2pm $48, Sunset cruise $52


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Not listed

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