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Daytime Sails

Join us for a three-hour sailing adventure on the Gulf of Mexico.  We'll sail out the Big Marco River where you'll have a chance to see our famous wild life: bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sea turtles,  pelicans, gulls, terns, frigate birds, ospreys and maybe an eagle.  We encounter most of these critters on each trip, and when we do, we interrupt the schedule to get "up close and personal".

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Advance purchase is recommended.
Sails usually sell out well in advance.

buy tickets online at zerve 
Check availability and buy tickets:
Marco Island Daytime Sails
Or to purchase by phone, call Zerve at
800.979.3320 or 212.209.3390 (int'l)

We sail where the wind lets us go.  We may go south along Marco Island's Tigertail and Hideaway Beaches, or north along Keewyden Island's seven mile long white sand beach.  Either direction, you'll experience the beautiful sensations of a classic yacht under sail.

You'll have your choice of sitting forward under the genoa where you'll only hear the sounds of the wind and bow wave, or spreading out in the comfortable cockpit under the shade of the bimini.  Sit, relax or lend a hand in sailing the boat.  Take a trick at the wheel, if you like. The trip's yours and we'll do our best to make it as special and memorable as we can.

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Our daytime sails are 3 hours long. We offer 2 daytime sails each day -- morning and afternoon, seven days a week:

  • The exact departure time varies with the season. To determine the departure time for your sail, check with Zerve. It’s a good idea to try to arrive about a half an hour before the scheduled departure time which will allow for a little extra time to park your car, do the small amount of pre-trip paperwork, and get off to a relaxed start.

  • We sail with a minimum of two passengers, and never more than six. To determine ticket availability, make reservations, and buy tickets, check with Zerve.

  • If you want to reserve the boat for your own party or sail longer than 3 hours, you can arrange for a charter.

  • We provide complimentary soft drinks and bottled water. We can also provide a wide variety of catered refreshments. (For details, email or call Captain John at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or (207) 475-6248.) Of course, if you prefer, you can bring your own refreshments, beverages, wine, snacks or whatever you like.

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