Sailing Tandemeer on a wide starboard tack under full sail
Summer 2026 · Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard half day, full day and sunset sailing charters on the famous 60’ ketch “Tandemeer”

June 20, 2026 – Sept 20, 2026: we’ll be in Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard. Keep scrolling for all charter options.

60'

Classic ocean-going ketch

50,000+

Sea miles sailed by Captain Sequoia

300+

Guest reviews on Airbnb

4

Private en-suite staterooms

Why sail with us

Everything you need for the best day of your vacation

Aerial view of the 60 foot sailboat Tandemeer underway

Largest private charter sailboat in the islands

A classic 60' ketch with room to spread out, on deck and below.

Group of seven people sitting on the bow of the sailboat, smiling

Room for your whole family or group of friends

Seating for the whole crew, bow to cockpit.

Guests relaxing in the cockpit and forward deck of the sailboat

Relax and sail in spacious elegance

A large covered cockpit and sunny forward lounging area.

Three women on the sailboat pulling on a winch, smiling, ocean behind them

Big boat sailing fun in the sun (or shade)

A large, comfortable shade-covered cockpit area for everyone.

Smiling captain in sunglasses seated on the boat

Friendly, helpful, experienced captain and crew

Decades of sailing experience, and a crew that takes care of you.

Two women in snorkeling gear holding fins on the boat

Masks, snorkels, fins and towels included

Everything you need to explore the reef is already on board.

A picnic table of snacks including cheese, crackers, grapes and strawberries

Delicious beverages and snacks or lunch included

A spread of fresh fruit, cheese and snacks, every charter.

Tandemeer under full sail with spinnaker, wide shot

Sail on the big, beautiful classic ketch “Tandemeer”

Twin masts, full sail, and open water ahead.

Two seasons, two coastlines

Day sails, term charters and boat stays

New England in summer, and the Virgin Islands in winter.

Sailboat on the water at sunset with colorful sky, New England

Sail the islands of New England

June 20, 2026 – Sept 20, 2026: we’ll be in Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, offering any length charter from 2 hours to 2 weeks. Book a day sail, term charter or overnight boat stay from and to the island port of your choice this summer.

From Long Island to Nantucket, Block Island, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard and many beautiful ports in between, New England offers some of the best sailing, cruising and fun vacation destinations in the world.

Six snorkelers floating in the clear water of the Virgin Islands

Sail the Virgin Islands

From Dec 20 to April 30 (dates TBD), sail and swim with turtles, snorkel and dive some of the most colorful reefs in the world, and beach-hop your way around world-famous beach bars accessible only by boat. Our classic 1980 vintage 60’ ketch is the largest and most comfortable monohull doing day sails in the USVI.

The crystal-clear turquoise waters of St Thomas and St John, and the chain of islands that make up the British Virgin Islands, are unmatched for great sailing, snorkeling, beaches, diving, beach bars and dining.

Moments aboard Tandemeer

Your boat day will be the best day of your vacation

However you choose to spend your day with Island Sailing Tours, you’ll love every second.

View from the mast looking down on Tandemeer with two inflatable boats alongside
Guests on the boat celebrating with wine and champagne at sunset
A couple enjoying champagne on deck with distant islands behind them
Two women smiling on the boat with a crew member between them under a bright blue sky
Three guests smiling on deck with the sail and deep blue ocean behind them
Two women enjoying a boat trip on turquoise water with green hills behind
A couple holding hands on the boat's deck at sunset
A group of nine friends posing on the boat in the harbor
Guests celebrating on deck, arms raised in joy
Six guests taking a selfie together with the ocean behind them
Guests enjoying a beach day, some in the water and some on a paddleboard
Guests relaxing on the sailboat deck in sunny weather
Two guests holding hands and smiling aboard the boat
A group of nine guests, including children, on deck during an overcast day

Book the best day of your vacation

Day sails, term charters and overnight boat stays aboard Island Sailing Tours’s classic 60’ ketch, Tandemeer.