TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
Salem Historic Schooner Sailing Cruise 1 hr 40 min
Top 5% · 1 hr 40 min · 73 reviews
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Salem Historic Schooner Yacht Sailing 2 hr
TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10
Very goodTop 13% in Salem
315 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Salem
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Sail Salem Harbor aboard the restored Malabar X, a historic racing schooner, on a two-hour voyage with time to relax or help with the sails.
About this tour
Set sail across Salem Harbor aboard Malabar X, a beautifully restored schooner with a remarkable racing past. Built as John G. Alden’s personal yacht, she won the Newport to Bermuda race in 1930 and 1932, and now welcomes visitors aboard in Salem.
This two-hour Salem historic schooner yacht sailing experience offers time to relax on deck and take in the harbor, or lend a hand with the sails. Bottled water is included, and soft drinks are mentioned in the tour description; beer, wine, and canned cocktails are available to purchase onboard. The sail is suitable for all ages and operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Find the vessel at 10 Blaney Street and allow time to park and reach the dock before departure. The gangway may be steep depending on the tide.
Come aboard for a memorable look at Salem from the water and a chance to sail on a piece of maritime history.
Highlights
- Sail Salem Harbor aboard the beautifully restored Malabar X
- Step aboard John G. Alden’s personal schooner yacht
- Relax on deck or lend a hand with the sails
- Spot the yacht that won the Newport to Bermuda race in 1930 and 1932
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
- Full bar drinks available for purchase onboard
Ratings on each provider
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4.90 / 5 · 315 reviews
Important information
- Departure point: 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure to allow time for parking
- Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
- The gangway can be steep depending on the tide
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if a companion assists with boarding and disembarking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Frequently asked questions
How long is the sailing tour?
The Salem Harbor sail lasts 120 minutes.
Where does the schooner depart from?
The When And If is docked at 10 Blaney Street in Salem, Massachusetts.
What is included in the tour?
Bottled water is included. Soft drinks are also mentioned in the tour description.
Can I buy drinks onboard?
Beer, wine, and canned cocktails are available for purchase onboard.
Does the tour operate in bad weather?
The sail operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 315 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Salem
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2. Top 13% in Salem means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Salem by this score.
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