Sailing Adventures on the Schooner Mycia

The Mycia is a hand-made, wooden, gaff-rigged, American sailing-fishing schooner, approximately 73 feet from bowsprit to stern. Traditional outfitting mixed with modern amenities makes cruising aboard the Schooner Mycia a unique experience for all ages.

Adventures and excursions in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska are offered by exclusive arrangement with Captain John Maher and Captain Darcey Maher. Routes include the San Juan Islands, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska.

Custom Cruises: Create some of the best memories of your life while sailing aboard the Schooner Mycia! Adult and family overnight trips include hands-on sailing experience and instruction, three meals a day, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Although sail training and instruction is optional, passengers are encouraged to participate in sailing activities while enjoying the Mycia's classic design and handling.

Custom trips are available for a variety of sailing adventures including bird and whale-watching, weddings, family getaways, scientific studies, secluded surfing, diving, and just about anything else you can dream up. Choose a route with our assistance. Your preferences determine your menu, schedule, and activities.

Accommodations: The Schooner Mycia offers accomodations for up to six guests. We love families! Children ages six and up are welcome. Please consult us about children under the age of six.

The Mycia's main salon has four upper and two lower bunks with a television viewable from every berth. Our vessel also features a double occupancy stateroom in the forecastle with private above-deck entrance and stowage. There is a single bathroom onboard with a hot shower.

On the main deck, passengers enjoy a mariner's view while soaking in a 100-gallon saltwater or freshwater hot tub! The main deck's pilothouse and galley provides sailors with a great vantage point from which to enjoy some of the world's best scenery while dining on delicious Northwest cuisine.

Weather: Weather is generally mild. May and June are dryer months. July and August are warmer. The wind picks up the most in September and October. Most voyages are a mix of sunshine, overcast skies, and drizzle or rain. The weather in the Northwest is generally temperate, but be prepared for anything.

San Juan Islands: The San Juan Islands are the jewel of the Salish Sea. Our route is determined by favorable winds and weather. We will accommodate your interests including hiking on the islands, and visiting cities and harbors suited to your preferences, or looking for wildlife and relaxing. As always, sailing participation is encouraged, but optional.

Inside Passage: The Mycia's transit to Alaska is an adventure of a lifetime. Cruising through the Great Bear Rainforest, expect to see abundant wildlife, soak in isolated hot springs, and enjoy remote native culture. Seasonal coastal cuisine favorites decorate each meal. A hike to a mile-long white sand beach on the fringe of the Canadian coast shouldn't be missed.

Surfing in Southeast Alaska: Too cold for you maybe!? Not with our on-deck hot tub. Rent all the gear you need at Sitka's local surf retailer, or bring your own. Enjoy a delicious meal as we head toward the Pacific coastline of Mount Edgecombe, a dormant volcano off Baranof Island. The Mycia anchors out while you're skiffed to surf breaks only the locals know about.

Sitka to Juneau: After watching whales in Frederic Sound, we're off to view Alaska's unique tidewater glaciers through neck-achingly steep fjords. This experience won't last forever and should not be missed by any generation of traveler. The Tongass National Forest gives this region its lush terrain and cascading falls. Our sailing adventure starts in Sitka, the historic Russian-American capital of the state, and ends in the busy commercial district of Juneau, today's capital city.

• Read updated news about our 2008 cruise schedule on our Mailing List page.

Time Notes: We meet at the dock at 9 a.m. on the day of your departure. For non-transit cruises, the Mycia returns to the dock at 6 p.m. on the final day of your voyage, weather and tides permitting.

Pricing Notes: Multi-day San Juan Island cruises: $600 a day for 4 passengers; $150 a day for individuals, up to six total passengers.

For Alaska and Inside Passage transits: $1,020 a day for 4 passengers, $255 a day for individuals, up to six total passengers.

Add $90 for a private room reservation. For individual reservations, please contact us for availability.

Make reservations to sail aboard the Schooner Mycia with your deposit payment of $200. per person (maximum of six people per cruise). The balance of your payment is required no later than 60 calendar days prior to your departure date. (We'll send you a reminder / request for final payment.)

Payment for reservations is made via PayPal using the "Pay Now" button below. PayPal is the worldwide leader in secure, online payments. You may use a credit or debit card, bank account, or PayPal balance.

Important Note: Designate the number of people for whom you're making reservations by adjusting the quantity (see "Qty") on the first PayPal page (maximum of six people per cruise). Enter your requested cruise dates (see dates above) after clicking "Enter Requested Dates..." on the second (final) PayPal page. Both pages include a link to return to this page (you'll see "Return to sailmycia."), if needed. After you pay the $200. per person deposit for your reservations, you'll return to a "Thank You" page in our web site.

We will contact you via e-mail upon receipt of your deposit payment to confirm your reservations and provide additional information about your custom sailing adventure. Contact us at any time if/when you have any questions.

Cancellation Policy: If, for any reason, SailMycia cancels your trip, or is unable to make reservations for your requested cruise, 100% of your payment will be refunded!

Refund Schedule (if you cancel your trip):

90+ days prior to departure - 100%
89-60 days prior to departure - 75%
59-30 days prior to departure - 50%
A refund will not be issued if you cancel your trip less than 30 days prior to departure.

We recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance.

Travel Insurance: We recommend travel insurance for those unexpected emergencies that life brings. Contact your travel or insurance agent for more information.

Privacy: SailMycia values your privacy and will not sell, lend, or share your personal information without your explicit permission.

See photos from some of our previous custom sailing adventures, signup for our Mailing List, or contact us if you have any questions or to discuss your adventure ideas. We look forward to hearing from you!