For business or pleasure, a sail aboard our traditional windjammer is a unique way to celebrate a special occasion. Corporate entertaining and teambuilding, birthdays, weddings, and family reunions are all easily accomodated aboard ARGIA. We can customize your cruise to suit your needs and will work to ensure the success of your function.

A visit to New England is incomplete without enjoying our historic and scenic coastline. A sail aboard ARGIA is the ideal way to do this! Our gaff-rigged schooner is 81 feet in overall length. Launched in 1986, she is closely modeled after the coasting schooners of the 19th Century. ARGIA is fully licensed and certified by the US Coast Guard and can carry up to 49 passengers on day sails. We are conveniently located in downtown Mystic.

ARGIA is available to sail every day of the week from May 1st through late October. Charters are between one and six hours in duration, depending on the one you choose. Please see our rate sheet for sailing times.

Charter price is based on time of day, time of week, and time of year. Please see our rate sheet for current rates

We require a 50% deposit within ten days of reserving a cruise, or at the itme of booking if within 30 days of your charter. The final payment is due before boarding. In the event of bad weather, we may cancel the cruise and you will promptly receive a full refund. If it starts raining in the middle of a cruise, we will return to the dock and pro-rate your sailing refund. Food charges will not be pro-rated. We do not cancel in the event of cloudy weather or very occasional drizzle. If YOU cancel more than 30 days before your charter, we will refund your deposit, less a 6% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 30 days before your charter, your 50% deposit is non-refundable.

Charter rates are for the boat only and do not include food. You may either provide your own food and beverages, or choose from our menu. We do not serve or sell alcoholic beverages aboard the ARGIA, but you may bring your own. You may also order liquor from local suppliers, who will deliver to our dock. We have a large ice chest on deck where you can chill your drinks. We provide plenty of ice and beverage cups.

We can recommend various entertainers for your special occasion. Please remember, when considering musicians and their instruments, that music cannot be amplified aboard the ARGIA, and deck space is limited. For an additional fee, we will provide a historian to amuse your guests with local history and nautical lore.

It is customary to tip your crew based on the charter rate (18% is typical).