Fame of Salem

Sailing Tours on the Schooner Fame

in Salem, MA

Sailing Tours on the Schooner Fame in Salem, MA

Sailing Tours on the Schooner Fame in Salem, MA

Fame is a full-scale replica of the first American privateer to set out during the War of 1812, and the first to make a capture. She seized over 20 prizes before being wrecked in 1814.



Our Fame cruises on Salem Sound, where pirates, privateers, East Indiamen, and men of war have been making history for 400 years. Fame sails from Memorial Day through Halloween from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem, MA.

Fame is a full-scale replica of the first American privateer to set out during the War of 1812, and the first to make a capture. She seized over 20 prizes before being wrecked in 1814.


Our Fame cruises on Salem Sound, where pirates, privateers, East Indiamen, and men of war have been making history for 400 years. Fame sails from Memorial Day through Halloween from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem, MA.

Discover Our Unique Sailing Tours!

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Sail on the Fame

Come for a sail on our top-rated replica of the 1812 privateer Fame, one of Salem’s premier activities. Help raise the sails or just enjoy your time on the water!


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Sunset Sail

What better way to end your day in Salem than with a relaxing sunset sail? As twilight spreads across the waters of Salem Sound, the only interruption is the roar of our sunset cannon!

TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award Winner!

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"Best of the Best" is TripAdvisor's highest honor, awarded to the top 1% of listings worldwide.

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Reviews on TripAdvisor with a 5.0 average

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5-Star Reviews on Facebook; 98% recommend

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Read the Reviews: FAME is Salem's Top-Rated Boat Tour!

Read the Reviews: FAME is Salem's Top-Rated Boat Tour!

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A man is hugging a woman on a boat.
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A group of people are sitting on top of a sailboat in the ocean.

Explore Our Private Charter Options

Do you have someone graduating soon?
Looking for a Salem venue for your rehearsal dinner?
How about something unique for your company party this summer?

Do you have someone graduating soon?
Looking for a Salem venue

for your rehearsal dinner?
How about something unique

for your company party this summer?

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Your Private Charter Awaits!

FAME is a great venue for private parties as well as company outings.