Every Monday morning our 10:00 a.m. to noon trip is specifically for Windjammer Watching. There are seven windjammers that call Rockland home and Monday is a typical departure day for their multi-night adventures. Each Monday this summer there is at least one windjammer departing and often several all at the same time. We will cruise close to these traditional tall ships for fantastic photo opportunities. You will be able to watch as the guests and crew set sail and you may even be close enough to hear them sing their work chanteys. Laminated identification sheets will be available on board as well as a copy of Windjammer Watching by Virginia Thorndike so you can identify which ships are on the horizon. Your captain will share information about the history of each windjammer you see. We will have a list of departing schooners so you'll know which boats to expect and we'll have copies of Windjammer Watching available for purchase.



All of our cruises are Sightseeing Cruises but if there is no special theme for the cruise you've chosen you can expect the captain to choose an exciting route depending on existing conditions. On an hour-long cruise you can expect to see the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and Owls Head Lighthouse as well as Monroe Island, and a portion of the Mussel Ridge Channel. It's likely that you'll see ferries, seals, seabirds, lobster boats, and maybe even a porpoise. You'll find the one-and-a-half-hour cruise is similar but affords you  a better opportunity to see just a little bit more of all Penobscot Bay has to offer. On a two-hour cruise you may head north for a view of  Indian Island Lighthouse at the entrance of Rockport Harbor and Curtis Island Lighthouse at the entrance of Camden Harbor. You'll have great views of the rocky coastline, magnificent shorefront homes, islands, and the luxurious yachts that often visit Camden, in addition to all the things you can expect to see on our shorter cruises.

           
                                  






                                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                              Lobster-Dinner Cruises

What better way to eat a lobster dinner than on a boat surrounded by the quiet and beauty of a Maine island? Our lobster-dinner cruises are offered on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings only. Your lobster dinner includes one or two lobsters steamed in salt water pulled directly from the bay as well as melted butter, corn-on-the-cob, chips, a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice, and watermelon for dessert. Of course, no lobster dinner is complete without a plastic bib, nutcrackers, meat picks, hand wipes, and lots and lots of napkins. We eat picnic-style and eating a lobster dinner can be messy business so we recommend keeping that in mind when choosing your attire! Enjoy views of Penobscot Bay while the captain narrates special sights or wildlife along the way. The captain will find a beautiful spot to anchor and prepare your meal. You'll be indulging in Maine's famous lobster, enjoying every butter-soaked morsel, and may not even notice that you're on your way back to Rockland until you recognize that unmistakable golden glow of another spectacular sunset. It's the perfect time to share a romantic moment with your spouse or date as the captain returns you safely to shore.



                                                                
                                                                       Dockside  Cocktails

Perhaps you don't have time to go on a cruise but simply want to stop by to enjoy a cocktail on the water and watch the goings-on of the harbor. Anytime we are not out for a cruise, you'll find us at the Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors pier near the public landing. On weekends, come by for dockside beverages after our last cruise of the day at 8:00 p.m. Bring your friends or meet new ones. Sit back and enjoy the feeling of owning your own yacht. Of course, state law dictates that your alcohol purchases be consumed on board.

Charters
Rendezvous is perfect for a dockside party or a harbor cruise for your special occasion. She is certified to carry 36 guests and is available by charter for unique and memorable wedding celebrations, family gatherings, and corporate events. We can arrange catering and are happy to work closely with you to ensure your time aboard is exactly what you hope for and more. Phone or email for more information and to reserve the date for your special event!

Bar
End your work day with a cold beer or soda overlooking the harbor. Sometimes you just want to sit back and relax after a hard day but you don't necessarily want to head to an indoor pub or tavern. On Rendezvous you can enjoy leisure time and take in the goings on of Rockland Harbor while you sip a beverage and enjoy a snack served up from our custom-crafted-copper-top bar.