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| Victory Chimes "The Mother Ship." |
Aboard the Victory Chimes
It is the most relaxing, restorative vacation you could imagine. Pack up your day-to-day cares and leave them on the dock--you won't miss them at all. You'll be much too busy savoring the simple pleasures of shipboard life: the time to read a good book, the tranquility to snooze in the warmth of the afternoon sun, the freedom to go wherever the wind takes us, the adventure of discovering a new harbor every evening. You'll find special places ashore, too, whether we're lying off an unspoiled island beach or a salty seafaring port.
On the Victory Chimes, passengers seem to get to know each other more easily than they might at a land-based resort. We think it's because the atmosphere is so restful, so conductive to chatting over breakfast or sharing the thrill of seeing a porpoise trace crescents above the waves. But there's also plenty of time and space for being quietly alone, simply gazing at the sea.
Don't worry about getting lax with your exercise regimen--unless you want to! Before or after the day's sail, you can swim, give your biceps a workout in the rowboat, go for a run, or take an energetic walk along the shore. If you're a sailing buff, or are eager to become one, the captain and crew will invite your help hoisting and lowering the sails. To hone your navigational skills, you can practice plotting our course with the compass and chart laid out just for passengers, or practice marlinspike seamanship with a crew member.
Once the anchor is down in the evening, we enjoy gathering on the main deck to toast the day. We provide the hors d'oeuvres, and you're welcome to bring soft drinks or spirits for your personal consumption (for safety and in consideration of other passengers, we of course cannot tolerate excessive drinking). We always look forward to dinner with great eagerness--what with the marvelous aromas coming from the galley, it's all we can do to wait until the brass bell is rung! You will feast on lobster and other unique hardy New England fare that our Chef prepares daily. All meals are included from fresh blueberry pancakes in the morning to homemade breads and desserts at lunch and dinner. After sharing in an informal sing-along or slipping away for a final look at the stars, it's time for a good night's sleep. You'll find you sleep like a baby and awaken refreshed, ready for a big breakfast! Both breakfast and dinner are served in the main saloon. Lunches are usually served on deck as we sail along.
Accommodations
The Victory Chimes size makes her a very comfortable vessel. Her 132 feet of deck space offers plenty of room for you to grab one of our over stuffed deck mats and stretch out, or you can find a secluded spot to catch some rays or to snuggle up with a good book. Two full size on-deck showers are available for your convenience in the forward house. Down below, the large saloon where meals are served offers a great spot as a respite from the sun or weather, or a place to play cribbage or other games available on board. We also have a large selection of books for your reading pleasure.
Aft of the main saloon, the passenger accommodations open off the airy companionway. All are outside cabins with opening portholes, and all are at least six feet by eight feet, with nine feet of headroom. All have hot and cold running water, good reading lights, and large berths with comfortable mattresses, pillows, sheets, and warm blankets. Some cabins accommodate two, while larger ones have multiple berths just right for families. Single cabins are also available. Each cabin is comfortably spacious with storage areas for your belongings.
We have four special suites that are ideal for the honeymoon couple or those who require a little more in the way of creature comforts. Each of these cabins has a double bed, hot and cold running water and it's own head (toilet). The decor is a little more "yacht like" with a stocked library. They are available on a first come first serve basis at a slightly higher cost than our regular cabin and based on double occupancy. If interested please inquire.
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| Victory Chimes under full sail on Penobscot Bay. |
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Victory Chimes 2013 Sailing Schedule
Call about our early booking discount - 800 745-5651
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| May 31st -June 4th | 4 day cruise | $575 |
| 5th - 9th | 4 day cruise | $575 |
| 10th - 14th | 4 day cruise | $575 |
| 15th - 19th* | 4 day Father's Day Cruise | $675 |
| 20th - 24th | 4 day cruise | $675 |
| 25th - 29th | 4 day cruise | $675 |
July
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| June 30th - July 6th | Great Schooner Race | $975 |
| 8th - 13th | Lighthouse Parade (5 day) | $900 |
| 14th - 18th | 4 day Maine Story & Humor Cruise | $800 |
| 19th - 23rd | 4 day cruise | $800 |
| 24th - 28th | 4 day Irish Music cruise | $800 |
August
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| July 29th - August 4th | Schooner Birthday Cruise | $975 |
| 6th - 14th | 8 day cruise | trip is full |
| 16th - 20th | 4 day Maine Geology Cruise | $800 |
| 21st - 25th | 4 day cruise | $800 |
| 26th - 31st | Camden Sail-In 5 day cruise | $900 |
September
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| 1st - 7th | Labor Day week | $975 |
| 8th - 13th | Wooden Boat Sail-in 5 day cruise | $875 |
| 15th - 19th | 4 day cruise | $675 |
| 20th - 24th | 4 day cruise | $675 |
| 25th - 29th | End of Season 4 Day Cruise | $675 |
We board the night on the date listed on the schedule between 6 and 8 p.m., and arrive back in Rockland before noon on the last date on the schedule.
*June 15th - 19th: Father's Day aboard the Victory Chimes
Dad sails for half price when accompanied by full fare child.
Come Celebrate Birthdays or Anniversaries
We give a 25% Discount if you celebrate a birthday or anniversary aboard. Just show us proof it falls during a day of a cruise, we'll even bake a cake!
Victory Chimes Honors Those Who Serve
Thank you for your service! We offer to any Active Duty Military Personnel and their family a 25% discount.
Ask about our suites with double beds and private heads.*
A deposit of $350 per person is required to confirm your reservation.
*To reserve The Governor Suite or Suite 3, add $275 to fare for full week cruises, $150 for up to 4-day cruises. Suites 15 and 17 are $225 additional for week trips, $125 for up to 4-day trips. | ||
Call about our early booking discount - 800 745-5651
Victory Chimes
