Discovery Voyages 2026 Program Overview & Schedule

This opening voyage introduces students to the ecosystems of Casco Bay through immersive, hands-on learning. Participants explore island environments including Seguin Island while engaging directly in sailing operations. A visit to the UNE Girard Marine Science Center connects field experience with applied marine research.
Boarding: 1300 at PYS | Departure: 1600 at PYS

This voyage highlights Maine’s maritime industry and working waterfront. Students visit Bath Iron Works and the Maine Maritime Museum while sailing through Casco Bay. Emphasis is placed on vessel systems, craftsmanship, and maritime career pathways.
Boarding: 1300 at PYS | Departure: 1600 at PYS

This extended offshore voyage explores whale habitats, fisheries, and open-ocean ecosystems. Students sail through Stellwagen Bank, Jeffreys Ledge, and Tantas Ledge while visiting Gloucester, Provincetown, and New Bedford. Includes a visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum and UNE.
Boarding: 1300 at PYS | Departure: 1600 at PYS

Students sail offshore to New York City with a stop at Mystic Seaport Museum. The voyage culminates in participation in Sail4th 250 New York, including the Parade of Sail, fireworks, and tall ship programming.
Boarding: 1300 at PYS | Return: bus to PYS

This voyage transits north with stops in Provincetown and Boston. Students participate in Sail Boston and visit the New England Aquarium.
Transportation: Bus to/from PYS | Times: TBD

Combining maritime events with offshore exploration, students participate in Sail Boston before sailing through prime whale habitats including Stellwagen Bank and Jeffreys Ledge.
Transportation: Bus from PYS | Return: 1600 PYS

A condensed voyage focused on marine science and shipbuilding. Stops include Seguin Island, local labs, Maine Maritime Museum, and Bath Iron Works.
Boarding: 1000 PYS | Offload: 1600 MMM

This voyage explores Maine’s Midcoast region with visits to Washburn & Doughty Associates and Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
Boarding: 1300 MMM | Offload: 1600 Bucksport

Students sail through Penobscot Bay with stops at Maine Maritime Academy, Hurricane Island, and Stonington.
Boarding: 1300 Bucksport | Offload: 1600 Rockland

A continuation of Penobscot Bay exploration, reinforcing navigation, teamwork, and vessel operations.
Boarding: 1300 Rockland | Offload: 1600 Rockland

Blending science and trades, this voyage includes visits to Washburn & Doughty, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center, Seguin Island, BIW, and the Maine Maritime Museum.
Boarding: 1300 Rockland | Offload: 1600 MMM

A return to Casco Bay for continued exploration, including visits to Seguin Island and Herring Gut.
Boarding: 1300 MMM | Offload: 1600 PYS

Focused on offshore ecosystems, this voyage sails through major whale feeding grounds including Stellwagen Bank and Jeffreys Ledge, with a stop in Provincetown.
Boarding: 1300 PYS | Return: Bus to PYS (TBD)