When this tall ship is anchored, passengers can enjoy a cool dip in the water or go ashore in the yawlboat to explore or take our traditional Maine peapod for a row. Become a part of the long standing relationship between Maine and these tall ships as they have been a vital part of history by way of transportation of people and goods.
No tall ship cruise aboard the J.& E. Riggin is compete with out spending at least one evening at an undisturbed shore for lobster steamed over an open fire. The smell of the succulent lobster, mixed with that of friendly conversation under a blanket of stars make for a night not soon forgotten.
The J. & E. Riggin windjammer, built in 1927 and restored in 1977, has been embraced through out history and is now a National Historic Monument. Able to accommodate 24 passengers and 6 crew members, it sails weekly across the pristine Maine coast line.