Boat & Breakfast ...
a unique way to stay on the water in Annapolis, complete with accommodations aboard the schooner, a 2-hour sail sunset sail and a gourmet breakfast.
May-Sept. 2012 Boat & Breakfast dates can be booked starting on January 2nd.

The "Schooner Woodwind" is a 74-foot sailing yacht that departs four times daily for two hour sails. On Saturday evenings we offer a special Boat & Breakfast package to as many as four couples, from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in September.

"Woodwind" was designed and built in 1993 to be a swift sailing yacht and to comfortably accommodate our sleepaboard guests.

We started the Boat & Breakfast in July of 1993, and have hosted hundreds of delighted guests on board. In fact, "Schooner Woodwind" was written up in Southern Living Magazine as "one of the top 29 things to do this summer in the South" and Coastal Living Magazine ranked us as one of the "Top 10 Sunset Sails". Our boats were also showcased on Good Morning America in 2002 as "one of the 10 most unique places to stay in Maryland."

A typical day staying aboard the "Woodwind" Boat and Breakfast Arrive at the boat around a half hour before the sunset sail, load your belongings onto the boat and listen to a brief orientation from the captain. The rest of the passengers sailing with you on this two hour sail will board the boat around fifteen minutes later, and the schooner leaves the dock at 6:30 pm promptly (5:30 pm- early May and Sept.) destined for a gorgeous two hour sunset sail on the Chesapeake Bay. When the boat returns head into Annapolis or Eastport for dinner (we suggest you make dinner reservations for 8:00 or 9:00 pm depending on what time the sunset sail leaves as determined by the season) and plan on returning between 11:00 and midnight. A refreshing gourmet continental breakfast is served at 8:00am until 9:00. Breakfast consists of warm Asparagus and Crab Quiche, the most amazing Apple Cake, and our signature dish, "The Woodwind Parfait". This is a make-your-own layered masterpiece with fresh berries, plain yogurt, and granola, topped with genuine maple syrup. Coffee, tea, and fresh orange juice are served with breakfast. (Champagne can be purchased to make mimosas, too.) Checkout time is at 9:30 AM. See Sunset Sail Schedule here. To make reservations for our Boat & Breakfast package call 410-263-1981.

Overnight guest accommodations are located in the forward compartment. There are four double occupancy staterooms with two shared heads (bathrooms). The staterooms are clean and nautical, but spartan. There is a small hanging locker (closet) and a place to store your duffel or soft luggage. A reading light for settling in with a good book is also in each private stateroom. The heads have hand-held showers. All staterooms have at least one opening port. Dockside air conditioning is available when needed. All overnight accommodations are dockside in historic, downtown Annapolis.

The Schooner Woodwind is located at the docks of the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel in downtown Annapolis. The boat is within easy walking distance of the US Naval Academy, St. John's College, shopping and restaurants, and many historical sites.

The Interior of Woodwind

The layout of Woodwind has four private double staterooms (cabins) all with double sized berths. The guest cabins are all located in the separated forward cabin area accessible by a separate companionway (stairs). This area provides 2 heads with built in showers. Each cabin has a complete set of sheets, blankets, pillows, towels and a reading light. All staterooms have opening ports (windows) and the two most forward cabins have opening hatches as well. There is a seat and hanging locker in each area with space for storing a soft duffel. All cabins have standing headroom for dressing. There is a galley (kitchen) for the captain to prepare breakfast and separate captain and crew quarters. The large dinette (down below) or the comfortable cockpit is perfect for eating breakfast. We try to serve breakfast outside overlooking Annapolis Harbor.

Forward Cabins- These two cabins feel the most spacious because there is a skylight (opening hatch) above your head. The double size beds are 6-feet long and slightly taper towards the feet in width. These are very sunny cabins in the morning.

Aft Cabins- These two cabins feel more cozy because the ceiling above the bed is lower than the forward cabins. These beds are 3 inches wider, 5 inches longer (6' 5" total) and the bed does not taper near the feet. Tall people should pick this cabin for bed length. These cabins feel more snug since there is no skylight above your head, just a small deck prism to let in some light.

We only sell 3 of the 4 forward cabins for our Boat & Breakfast.

Rates & Policies for Boat & Breakfast Package

The cost of the Boat & Breakfast package is $295 including tax for each stateroom (each stateroom accommodates 2 people).

$245 for single occupancy.

Overnight accomodations are available on Saturday nights only from the beginning of May through the end of September. You may bring your belongings to the dock facility at the Marriott Hotel (where the boat is located) prior to your scheduled departure.

• A Captain and one crew will be on board in the aft compartment during your stay.

• Please be aware that because of the wooden decks, only soft-soled shoes may be worn on the boat. State liquor licensing laws will not allow you to bring liquor on or off the vessel. You may purchase liquor from the crew while on board. If you wish, you may request chilled liquor to be left in your stateroom.

• A two-hour sunset sail is included with your stay.

Cancellation policy: Your credit card is charged upon purchase of your Boat & Breakfast package. If you need to cancel your package, our policy is to refund your account if we are able to re-book your stateroom, minus a $25 cancellation fee. If we are unable to re-book your stateroom, then no refunds are given.

We will start booking for our 2012 Boat & Breakfast Season (May through September) starting on January 2, 2012. You may buy gift certificates now, but a specific date cannot be reserved until January 2, 2012.

To make reservations for our Boat & Breakfast package call 410-263-1981.