Mayflower Pirate Ship
Explore Mayflower
Timeless Craftsmanship
The Mayflower is a 1960 Angelman topsail ketch, built of teak by American Marine and designed in Newport Beach by renowned marine architect Hugh Angelman. Angelman was famous for romantic 19th-century designs, like classic brigantines and pirate ships, featuring clipper bows and multiple headsails. As the fifth of about a dozen built, Mayflower is part of a small, recognized lineage valued by wooden-boat enthusiasts. She was specifically designed with Newport and Catalina Island in mind, a fun ship to sail the days away exploring Southern California and the coastline of Catalina.
About Mayflower
Mayflower is configured with multiple headsails and topsails that give her the dramatic silhouette of a small square‑rigger or “pirate ship.” Vessels of this Angelman style were created as blue‑water cruising yachts that evoked the look and feel of 19th‑century trading and privateer ships. Mayflower can fly up to seven sails, each serving a specific purpose in a dance between wind and water. Her versatile sail plan allows her captain to optimize performance for any condition—from gentle harbor breezes in the Newport Harbor to the rolling swells encountered at Catalina Island.
Choose your Adventure aboard Mayflower for a half or full day of sailing along the coast of Catalina Island. Extended sails are can be arranged to travel from Avalon to Two Harbors for a multi-day adventure. Mayflower also can be scheduled to sail in Newport Harbor or along the coast. In Mid-December you can join Captain Kringle (Andrew) and his merry pirate crew as they join the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade (Since 1908) One of the oldest and most spectacular holiday traditions in America! Need a location for a special event? Hold an intimate photo shoot or small bachelor or bachelorette party, or schedule a Pirate birthday party aboard Mayflower.
Adventures await ye!
Catalina Charter
Half-Day Sail
Sail at Catalina Island aboard the Mayflower
Break away from the day-to-day stress and sail into the sunny skies and sweet serenity when you voyage off Avalon for a half day sail.
Catalina Charter
Full-Day Sail
Spend Your Day Sailing at Catalina Island!
Spend a full day on Mayflower sailing the Catalina coast. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Island and the Ocean. Learn about traditional tall ship sailing.
Catalina Charter
Customize Your Adventure
Create Your Adventure!
Climb aboard Mayflower in Avalon. Sail the coast of Catalina Island on a grand adventure. At Lively Schooner we will help you create a custom multi-day charter experience.
Pirate Party
Pirate-Themed Parties on Mayflower
Lively Schooner offers plenty of swashbuckling fun and adventure with each of our pirate-themed parties. Pirates of any age are certain to love our lively boat party services, creating unique and personalized services to help celebrate in a big way.
Sailboat Party
Choose a Theme
Party on a Sailboat!
Do you like parties with a theme? Are Mermaids your dream? Maybe a Gulligan's Island's three hour tour? Lively Schooner has the perfect solution for you. Let us create the atmosphere you are looking for by decorating one of our vessels for your party. Enjoy the party with your friends and family.