Extending your stay in Maine

There are many great place to stay in the Camden and Rockland areas before or after your cruise on the French. For a full listing of accommodations, as well as ideas on places to go and things to do, or to order a local guidebook, check out the chamber of commerce websites.

You can order The Jewel of the Maine Coast from Camden's chamber: www.visitcamden.com.

You can order Rockland/Thomaston's guide, The Real Maine, at Rockland chamber's site is: www.therealmaine.com.

If you'd like to travel more in Maine, you can find tons of information, and order a guidebook at Maine's office of toursim website: www.visitmaine.com.

2010 Package Offerings

Special Lewis R. French discount: We have partnered with The Lodge at Camden Hills. They are offering our guests a 20% discount in-season. No minimum stay required. Contact them through the above link or call 800-832-7058 for rates and availability.

The French, in conjunction wth the Maine Windjammer Association, is offering the following packages. For more information on taking advantage of any of these, give us a call or send us an email.

Camden Inn & Cruise Package (New for 2010!)
Explore the natural beauty of Camden with a 2-night stay at one of a dozen premier Inns either before or after your windjammer cruise. Package includes accommodations in a queen room with private bath, full breakfasts and amenities, gourmet picnic lunch and 2-day pass to the Camden Hills State Park or a guided tour up Beech Hill. Miles of well-groomed trails offer excellent hiking as well as spectacular views of Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay and the islands beyond. Enjoy a "Specialty of Maine" backpack lunch featuring lobster rolls and lots of local goodies. Add $399/couple to any regular 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise. Please mention the Camden Inn & Cruise Package at time of booking.

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Sail & Parks Package (back by popular demand!)

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Penobscot Bay and beyond with this special package that includes free passes to the high-altitude parks that surround your windjammer sailing grounds. Add some extra time either before or after your windjammer cruise so you can explore Acadia National Park, Camden Hills State Park and the new 420-foot Observatory at Fort Knox. Boasting the tallest peaks in mid-coast Maine, these state and national treasures offer spectacular views of islands, lighthouses and windjammers, as well as excellent hiking and sightseeing opportunities. For a limited time only, free passes included with every regular 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise. (Not combinable with other discounts.) Please mention "Sail & Parks Package" at time of booking.

We will provide park passes upon receipt of final payment. For more information about these parks:

* Acadia National Park: (207) 288-3338
* Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce: (800) 345-4617
* Camden Hills State Park: (207) 236-3109
* Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory: (207) 469-6553

Air & Sea Package (back by popular demand!)

Get a jump on your windjammer vacation with a non-stop flight from Boston to Rockland! Cape Air offers 5 flights a day, so you can enjoy your three- to six-day windjammer cruise entirely car-free. Package includes round-trip airfare and ground transportation to your windjammer dock in Camden or Rockland. Add $150 to any regular 3 to 6-day windjammer cruise.
Please mention "Air & Sea Package" at time of booking.

For more information about transportation from Boston to Rockland or to the docks:

* Cape Air: (800) 352-0714
* Schooner Bay Taxi and Limo: (207) 594-5000

Land & Sea 'Scapes Package (New features!)

Enjoy the best of both worlds - land and sea - with a windjammer cruise and a stay at an historic inn in Rockland, where you can enjoy the culture of a seaside town that's famous for its museums, galleries and fine dining. Package includes 2 night accommodations, gourmet breakfasts, $50 Midcoast Money, tickets to the Farnsworth Art Museum, Wyeth Center, Lighthouse Museum and trolley tour, along with seascape chocolates and an exclusive Land and Sea 'Scape poster suitable for framing. Add $500/couple to any regular 3 to 6 day windjammer cruise.
Please mention Land & Sea 'Scapes Package at time of booking.

For more information about the Land 'Scape portion of this package:

* Historic Inns of Rockland: (877) ROC-INNS
* Farnsworth Art Museum: (207) 596-6457
* Maine Lighthouse Museum: (207) 594-3301
* All-Aboard Trolley Company: (207) 594-9300

Fairwinds & Fairways Golf Packages (New for 2010)
Combine your love of windjamming with a round of golf while you're in Maine. Choose from three new add-on golf packages: an overnight at the Samoset (starting at $179/person), a 2-night stay at an historic Inn in Rockland ($250/person) or free club rentals at a number of participating golf courses in Maine. Golf your way around the state either before or after your windjammer cruises. Please mention the Fairwinds & Fairways Package at time of booking.

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banner photo: Jack Singer