The Gundalow sailing during Parade Of Sail

At the plankton station students learn about lobsters!

Captain and crew at the stern of the Gundalow!

Gundalow at sea. On its way to Newburyport for maintenance

Come Sail with Us!

Enjoy a sail aboard a traditional reproduction of the flat-bottom gundalow barges that were once prevalent along local waterways. We offer a variety of day and evening trips on the Piscataqua, 7-days a week, Memorial Day – Labor Day.

While we eagerly await the season to begin in May, check out our off-season events like Science Cafes, Gundalow Gatherings, and more!

Science Cafe: Dune Restoration January 15th 2026

Save the date! Science Cafe: Dune Restoration with UNH Sea Grant presented by Alyson Eberhardt, PhD.
Free Event. Click here to learn more.

Learning on the Only Gundalow in the World

The Gundalow Company provides exceptional inquiry-based enrichment programs aboard our vessel, Piscataqua. Our education programs capitalize on people’s natural curiosity and seek to introduce and engage students to the waters’ of the Piscataqua Region. Click to learn more:

EducationPrograms for All Ages

Charter a Private Sail

The Gundalow Company offers private charters aboard the gundalow Piscataqua. The typical charter sail is 2 hours long, departing from our dock in Prescott Park, sailing the Piscataqua River through the 'working waterfront' past forts, lighthouses, and the Naval Shipyard and prison.

ChartersFamily / Business

"Always try to get a chance to sail on the Gundalow at least once a summer. This trip was no exception. What an opportunity to visit the wood island life saving station. The trip out and back was smooth sailing ( got to help the crew hoist the main sail! ) and the crew and captain were very welcoming. We were told the historical events of the Piscataqua river and how the Gundalow boat itself played a part in the early days. We had a marvelous time."

"If you have never experienced the Gundalow sail on the Piscataqua River from Portsmouth, put it on your bucket list. Wonderful crew who invite guests to help hoist the sail. They also tell the history of the boat and how this particular one got built. Also I normally get a bit seasick when out on boats but neither time I've on the Gundalow has that happen as it's a very smooth sail. We even had some wonderful folk music by Jeff and Bruce. Everyone had such a great time!"

"My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful evening on the Gundalow. Jen Kennedy of Blue Ocean Society informed us on research being done locally to track plastic waste in our oceans collected on many New England beach clean up days. We plan on attending the next beach cleanup day and discussing the importance of styrofoam recycling with our town. Thank you hosting such an important topic in the perfect environment."