Families Cruises

All Ages (Open to Newcomers and Alumni)

Unplug, Unwind, and Recharge

You're spending too much time in front of a screen, and you know it. It can make you feel stale and unmotivated, but unplugging and stepping away from your devices is hard.

Leave your problems and routines ashore, and join us for our All-Ages Cruise. Experience the magic of the open sea, which will refresh and rejuvenate you.

Nothing in your life will change if you don't take opportunities like this. If you join this adventure, you will come home happier, refreshed, and ready to face life's challenges. Register now before this opportunity passes you by.

September 16–21

Availability: Open

September 16–21 (open)

Cost: Based on annual household income. Click a “Begin Your Voyage” button to see our sliding scale cost breakdown.

• 5.5 days voyaging
• 5 nights at anchor
• Possible port visits

Activities

Sailing, hiking, singing, small boat rowing, small boat sailing, swimming, beach time, port visits, lectures, group games

Your 3-step plan for getting unstuck, reinvigorated, and ready to take on life’s challenges.

1.

Register for our All-Ages Cruise.

2.

Experience a total reset while sailing the waters surrounding Martha's Vineyard.

3.

Come home feeling inspired with new ideas, perspectives, and a fresh outlook.

“It was so cool to sail with such a diverse group of people and be joined together as a team, all working, eating, singing, laughing, and even crying together.”

— John S., ’23 participant

Sample Day Itinerary

0700 — Deck wash, ship preparation
0800 — Breakfast with an optional lecture on tides from the captain
0900 — Optional lessons in rope use, anatomy of rope, and knots with crew
1130 — Begin preparations for sailing
1200 — Sailing
1300 — Lunch is served while sailing
1400 — Optional sailing lessons while voyaging
1700 — Ship anchors, sails and rigging are stowed, swimming
1830 — Dinner is served
1930 — Optional group reflection
2030 — Swimming under the stars

 

September 16–21

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