SALEM RESERVATIONS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we cannot accept reservations for our Salem tours. We sincerely regret any inconvenience that this occurrence has caused.

It seems that a non-elected State board has chosen to deny us our right to "Public Access to the Water". Obviously, we are challenging this discriminatory (only applies to "duck boats") decision. It is our firm desire to continue to operate in the City of Salem and provide Salem's citizens and visitors, with public access to the water.

To date, we have successfully conducted over 8,000 accident free and incident free tours. We are proud of the record and the fact that we have brought over 100,000 passengers out into Salem harbor and acquainted them with Salem's proud maritime history.

The City of Salem has tried hard to diversify it's tourism offerings. The "Moby Duck" is a premier maritime (non-witch) attraction and now it is being potentially forced out of business, without provocation.

Even the Director of this State board has publicly stated "This is a statewide policy that in no way reflects on the activities of Public Access Tours, Inc d.b.a. Moby Duck. No formal complaints about the activities of the aforementioned company have been received by this agency."

Again, we apologize for the suspension of your right to experience and enjoy Salem Harbor. Ultimately, the fact of the matter is that each individual resident and every person visiting Salem has been denied their right to publicly access the water.

We hope that this is temporary, and ask for your patience and support while we try to reverse this inequity.

After being thoroughly "Haunted" by the land tour, passengers will experience an exciting "SPLASH" as the MOBY DUCK drives right into the ocean. The water portion tours around Salem harbor and focuses on the maritime history of trade with Africa, the West Indies, Russia, India and China in the 18^th and early 19^th century. Visions of pirates and seafarers abound in this journey back in time.

Again in 2000, "Moby Duck" will be the best value in amphibious tours, in New England. Our prices are lower than any other amphibious tour. We spend more time on the water and less time in traffic.

"Moby Duck" is an extremely popular destination. Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis! Please post or distribute as soon as possible, to insure the optimal opportunity to secure the dates and times that you desire. We advise that you "BOOK EARLY". Reservations are confirmed, upon our receipt of your deposit.

1797 Replica Ship Now in Salem, MA

Visit Friendship, a full-size 171' replica of the 1797 East Indiaman merchant ship built by the famous shipwright Enos Briggs for the powerful trade merchants Pierce & Waite. Friendship makes Salem's incredible maritime history come alive!

The new Friendship hull was constructed in Albany, New York. It is being completed and outfitted at Central Wharf, one of three historic wharves at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park System. The public will be able to see the continuing work in progress.

Visit Friendship on Salem's historic waterfront, and witness the age-old skill of shipwrights. Learn about voyages made by Salem's merchant ships to exotic Asian and European ports. Touch and smell the luxurious items the Friendship brought home - like coffees, teas, spices, and silks - which made great fortunes for Salem's merchants.

When completed, the ship will be open for tours at historic Derby Wharf as part of the programs of Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

    Daily

Charters available "DAILY"- May through Halloween; by reservation. Two "DUCK's" available - each "DUCK" seats 28 passengers. For groups of 57 and over, special arrangements will be made. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate date will be arranged.

    Adults

    Seniors (over 60)

    Child (under 12)

* We recommend reservations for groups of 15 or larger.

All reservations are taken based upon availability for specific departure times. A minimum count is required 48 hours in advance of your tour. Payment in full is expected on the date of the tour and is calculated based upon the final count.

Cash or Travelers Check ONLY. No Credit Cards Accepted.

A. A deposit is required to secure your preferred tour (based upon initial count).
B. Please make checks payable to: Moby Duck
C. Mailing address: Moby Duck, 75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
D. All groups will be priority boarded. "Moby Duck" reserves the right to fill all empty seats.

DEPARTURES
Continuous departures starting at 10 a.m. Additional departures added during peak periods and special events. In fairness to the group that has reserved the next tour, your tour must conclude on time. Therefore, if you arrive late only the balance of your originally scheduled 55 minute tour will be available to your group. To maximize your enjoyment, we suggest that you arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time.

All departures are from the National Park Visitor Center, New Liberty Street, Salem, MA. (Salem directions).

It's a Whale of a Ride!^®
It's all it's Quacked up to be^!®

Visit Destination Salem, Office of Tourism, for more information about Salem

  Moby Duck^® 75 Essex Avenue Gloucester MA 01930
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