PROVINCETOWN PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Sail History and Sunset Light Aboard Provincetown’s Private Schooner Hindu
Private morning, afternoon, and sunset charters aboard the historic Schooner Hindu from MacMillan Pier — this guide explains schedules, what to bring, and how to plan your private sail.
Sail History and Sunset Light Aboard Provincetown’s Private Schooner Hindu.
Board the Historic Schooner Hindu for flexible private sails out of Provincetown: choose a morning slot between 10:00 and 12:00, one of two 1.5-hour afternoons, a two-hour sunset sail (seasonally timed), or an extended four-hour morning charter, all run by Hindu Charters LLC with crew service and included gratuity and sales tax.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Flexible Private Windows — Morning, Afternoon and Sunset
Schooner Hindu offers morning sails you can set between 10:00 and 12:00, two afternoon day-sail windows of roughly 1.5 hours each, seasonally timed two-hour sunset sails, and the option of a four-hour morning charter for a longer private experience.
Crewed Charters with Crew Gratuity Included
Base prices include sales tax and 20% gratuity for the crew, and the Hindu crew are available to assist with catering add-ons and to enhance your time on deck.
Sunsets Afloat
Opt for the two-hour sunset sail to catch Provincetown’s changing light from the water — departure time varies with the season to match sunset timing.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
Whether you choose a short afternoon daysail or a longer four-hour morning charter, you’ll board at MacMillan Pier and spend your booked window aboard the Hindu with crew on hand; shorter sails run about 1.5 hours, sunset sails run about two hours, and longer private mornings run four hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Morning sails: pick a time between 10:00 and 12:00; afternoon daysails offered roughly 1.5 hours (early or later afternoon windows); sunset sails run about two hours (seasonally timed); four-hour morning charters available.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a sweater or light jacket in cooler months; blankets are available on board if needed.
Boarding is at 10W MacMillan Pier; there is pay-by-hour city parking at MacMillan Pier — allow extra time to find a space. A 50% deposit is required to hold a date; the operator will follow up one week before the charter to collect the balance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are dogs allowed on board?
Yes — friendly dogs are welcome on all sails; please call Hindu Charters at 508-542-2996 to let them know you’ll bring a pet.
Where do we meet for the sail?
Boarding is at 10W MacMillan Pier in Provincetown; there is pay-by-hour parking at MacMillan Pier, so allow plenty of time to find a space.
How long are the sails?
Sails range from 1.5 hours for standard day sails, two hours for sunset sails (time varies with the season), up to four-hour morning private charters.
How do deposits and final payment work?
A 50% deposit of the full charter price is required to hold your date; the operator will follow up one week before the charter to collect the remaining balance.
Is gratuity included?
Base prices include sales tax and 20% gratuity for the crew; contact the operator directly to discuss any catering add-ons.
What should I wear?
The operator’s motto is 'sail as you are' — dress up or down, but please remove heels at the gangplank; a sweater or light jacket is recommended when temperatures dip into the 70s. Blankets are available on board.