Music & Storytelling
Let sea shanties and stories entertain you along the coast!
Acoustic Music… with a pinch of salt
Departure Date & Rate
July 27 - Aug. 2, 2025: 6-Day / 6-Night Adventure
Per person: $1580
Ages 12+
Boarding and Returning
Please note, we board every trip the evening of your chosen departure date between 5 and 6 p.m.
We will have you back at the dock before noon on the last day of your trip.
The Cruise & The Host
Lift your voice and join the fun with Geoff Kaufman singing songs that make raising the sails a breeze!
For over 30 years, Geoff Kaufman has been leading audiences to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music. Geoff has entertained and touched audiences near and far singing songs of the sea, the earth, the heart and the spirit.
Ancient ballads, work songs, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humorous glimpses of human foibles, and insights into history—all of these are likely to be woven into Geoff's performance on the Schooner J. & E. Riggin.
You can learn more about Geoff Kaufman at his website www.GeoffKaufman.com.
Geoff’s albums are also available for purchase in the Ship’s Store.
The Ship
The J. & E. Riggin, a beautiful, historic two-masted schooner. She was designated a National Historic Monument in 1991. She is 89′ long on deck, 120′ overall, 23′ wide and draws 7′ with her centerboard up. She was built in 1927 as an oyster dredger and rebuilt for passenger sail in 1977.
The Riggin is fully equipped with GPS, radar, and radio. She meets all Coast Guard requirements for construction and safety equipment. Certified to carry passengers, she fully meets all requirements for stability and watertight integrity. The Riggin has no inboard engine. Her sixteen-foot diesel-powered yawl boat can be used during calm spells for maneuvering into or out of tight harbors.
Includes
- All meals (excluding dinner on boarding night)
- Linens including fresh sheets, warm blankets, a quilt or comforter, pillows, and towels
- Locally made, small-batch soap
- Coffee (regular and decaf), tea, and hot chocolate
- Ice and an ice chest are available for passenger use
Things to Note
- Sink with cold running water in each cabin
- Window that opens for fresh air and natural light
- A 12V outlet & 2 USB ports
- Reading light over each bunk
- Must be able to navigate a ladder and stairs
- Toilets (“heads”) are located above deck
- Hot freshwater shower available
- A non-smoking vessel
- There is a $20 per vehicle parking fee (covers the length of your trip)
- Gratuity is not included
- A Ship Store is available on board
- Alcohol is not included on this cruise; however, you are welcome to bring it with you