Saint John River Sailing: Intro to Boating
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Saint John

Embark on a serene sailing adventure in Saint John, guided by experts. Perfect for beginners seeking a unique, confidence-boosting boating experience.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saint John Marina
    • Meet the instructor and participate in introductions
    • Understand the fundamentals of boating safety, including the correct use of PFDs and the location of safety equipment on the boat
    • Learn how to safely cast off
    • Engage in sailing as part of the crew, while practicing safe boating etiquette
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Life Jackets/PFDs
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a peaceful journey along the Saint John River aboard our O’Day 34 sailing yacht, with a 2.5 to 3-hour introductory boating experience. Guided by a certified Sail Canada instructor, this cruise provides newcomers with a wonderful opportunity to learn the fundamentals in a relaxed setting.
Whether you’re a complete novice or have some sailing…

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Location
Saint John Marina
Westfield Road
At the foot of the Marina restaurant, you will see the marina docks. Our sailing vessel is called "Cocomo", and is located at the end of one of the docks. Your Skipper will meet you at the ramp.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anastasiaaj419nf
Jun 30, 2026
Fun and informative - My mom and I had an amazing time during the Intro to Sailing session! Jose was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we stepped on the boat. He explained everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and shared so much information that made the experience both educational and enjoyable. You can tell he has a real passion for sailing and a wealth of experience. We learned a lot while still having a relaxing and fun time on the water. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning how to sail, whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a fun time on the water. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!
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Kristapsjohnb
Jun 9, 2026
Sailing the high seas! - Great experience, highly reccomend while you're staying in St. John. Learned a lot of interesting things about the area, and about sailing/boating. Jose is knowledgable and friendly. This is a fun way to see another side of St. John.
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Amybarrettkay
Apr 28, 2026
Sunset Sail 🧡 - We had such an amazing experience with Sail Loyalist! We went out with a group of friends and had the best time. Jose was incredible and super friendly, made us feel safe, and kept the vibes perfect the whole trip. The sunset was absolutely stunning, and floating out on the water was pure magic. Can’t recommend this enough!
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P2835xwemilym
Sep 28, 2025
The perfect visit to Saint John - We had the best time exploring Saint John and getting to know the city! Jose was an excellent guide. It was perfect for learning more about sailing, or just enjoying the beautiful waterways.
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953amandeepp
Aug 20, 2025
Great experience - Jose was a great instructor and very knowledgeable. We had a great time and learned a lot! I would highly recommend the experience.
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Barb
Aug 14, 2025
Sailing in the St John River - We booked this sailing experience not really knowing alot about sailing but thought that it would be an interesting adventure for our 12 yr old grandson. Jose, our guide was wonderful! He contacted us ahead of time to introduce himself and to ask a few questions about us and our interest in sailing. We had a wonderful sail. Jose was patient and explained how the sail boat worked as we sailed out of the St John Marina. Jose was very knowledgeable about the St John river systems, the flow of tides between the river and the ocean and the sea creatures who inhabit the river. He had complete command of the sails as we navigated the river. I highly recommend this adventure as it shows you another aspect of St John and the East coast.
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Patrick_l
Aug 10, 2025
À must do during summer near Saint-John - We booked, last minute, this initiation to sailing, and it was one of the best experience for that day. Jose, our certified instructor with Transport Canada, was a great sailor, teacher, and human. Note that he is also a Saint-John ambassador. He is can give very good suggestions for places to visit. We laughed in abundance and had a very pleasant learning experience. We even got to get glimpse at seals, cormorants and sturgeons jumping out of the water. We highly recommend this excursion. For the price, you won't experience something similarly pleasing and out of the ordinary.
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Sightseer20972209800
Jul 26, 2025
AMAZING!!! STRONGLY RECOMMEND! - such an amazing experience!! would definitely recommend- jose was extremely knowledgeable and tailors the experience perfectly to what you want to get out of it. views amazing, sailing amazing, all of it!!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).