{"product_id":"knitting-cruise-maine-maritime-museum-september-13th-2026","title":"Cast Off \u0026 Cast On: 3-Hour Six Rivers of Merrymeeting Bay Cruise (September 13)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnitting Cruise: September Workshop Details Coming Soon!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, September 13, 2026 | 3:30–6:30 PM*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaine Maritime Museum Six Rivers of Merrymeeting Bay Cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Halcyon Yarn aboard the Merrymeeting, the Maine Maritime Museum's 50-passenger cruise vessel, for a unique afternoon of knitting, camaraderie, and coastal exploration on the Kennebec River. \u003cem\u003e(See ship details below!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this special event, we'll join one of the Museum's regularly scheduled cruises and explore Merrymeeting Bay—one of the largest freshwater tidal estuaries in the United States—where six rivers meet in a remarkable ecosystem. Known for its rich wildlife, beautiful marshlands, and fascinating natural and cultural history, this special place offers a memorable backdrop for an afternoon of knitting and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour registration includes both the workshop and the cruise experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Day of It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour ticket includes free admission to Maine Maritime Museum for the day, so we encourage you to arrive early and explore the Museum's exhibits, historic campus, and waterfront before boarding. Make a full day of your visit before joining us for an unforgettable afternoon on the Kennebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about visiting the area here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vist Bath Main Street Site\" href=\"https:\/\/visitbath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisitbath.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a Friend \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting is more fun with friends! Register with one or more friends at the same time and receive 10% off each registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Ticket Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA relaxing 3-hour cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Halcyon Yarn project bag with a few surprise goodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn for the workshop project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% off purchases at Halcyon Yarn, good for the week of the Cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree admission to the Maine Maritime Museum on the day of your cruise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTickets are limited — please sign up early to reserve your spot!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruises take place aboard the \u003cem\u003eMerrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e, a 56-foot vessel with a covered lower deck and open upper deck. \u003cem\u003eMerrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e’s professionally trained crew provides fascinating narration and a safe, comfortable cruise.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few helpful notes for planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets are non-refundable, except in the event of weather cancellation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruises run in light rain; severe weather cancellations are determined by the Captain on the day of the cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA snack bar with beer, wine, soda, and light snacks is available onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassengers are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress in layers — temperatures on the water can change throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull cruise policies and additional details are available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mainemaritimemuseum.org\/cruises\" title=\"Maine Maritime Museum Cruise Policies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaine Maritime Museum Cruise Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eBoarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease plan to arrive in the lobby of  the Maritime Museum by 3:10 to allow time for meeting up with the group and boarding. The boat leaves on time and will not wait for latecomers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast Off \u0026amp; Cast On 2026 Cruises: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e[link]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse \u0026amp; Nature Cruise\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003eWednesday, July 22 (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3:30–5:30) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse \u0026amp; Nature Cruise \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eTuesday, August 11th (3:30–6:30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Rivers of Merrymeeting Bay Cruise \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSunday, September 13th (3:30–6:30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy 10% off purchases at Halcyon Yarn the week of your cruise!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter registering you'll receive an email containing complete class details and policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11VUzJ3VemLuhXZ_3RH04XLeift-Dj2HY\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Halcyon Yarn Class Policies\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSee additional class policies, including cancellation information, here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/em\u003eAccess to the boat requires negotiating a ramp down to the float.\u003cem\u003e Merrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e is wheelchair accessible, but the two small bathrooms on board are not. 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