Furling the sail ON THE TALL SHIP
A.J. Meerwald
  • Come aboard a tall ship native to the Delaware Bay - the 115 foot oyster schooner, A.J. Meerwald.
  • Learn about the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Delaware Estuary, and the need to conserve these resources for the future.
  • Help raise & furl the sails, handle & coil the lines.
  • Assist the crew as they trawl for fish, dredge for oysters, sample plankton, or perform water quality tests.
  • Enjoy the sights, smells, and ecology of the Delaware Estuary.
  • Experience the trip: view images from our gallery
  • Day sails leave from our home port of Bivalve* (where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay), Philadelphia, Lewes, Cape May, Wilmington, Camden, or other ports in the region. View our calendar for the current schedule and directions to our ports.

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    Vessel Capacity:

    		 45 passengers

    Day Sail Rate:

    		 Adults $30
    Seniors (60+) $25
    Children under 12 $15

    Sunset Sail Rate:

    		 All passengers $35
    Special Sail Rate: Call for Prices

    *call for home port specials

    The schooner, A.J. Meerwald, is owned and operated by the Bayshore Discovery Project a not-for-profit {501(c)3 tax exempt] educational organization with the mission of providing education and building stewardship to conserve and enrich the culture, history and natural resources of the Delaware Estuary. The US Coast Guard has worked closely with the Schooner Project to ensure that the vessel and crew meet strict safety standards for carrying students and adults. The program is fully insured.
    For further information and school & group rates contact us.
    Last updated: May 30, 2005