The Sailing Vessel (S/V) Denis Sullivan is a seasonal experience with our sailing season running usually between the end of May to early October.
Explore the wonder, beauty, and fun of Lake Michigan from the deck of Discovery World’s Tall Ship, the S/V Denis Sullivan. Climb aboard the world’s only re-creation of a 19th century three-masted, Great Lakes schooner.
2020 Update
It is with a heavy heart we announce that the S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing nor open to the public for the 2020 season.
This season we were hoping to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launching of the S/V Denis Sullivan, as well as our own Captain Tiffany Krihwan receiving the prestigious ‘Sail Trainer of the Year’ award from Tall Ships America.
Instead, the ship will be remaining docked with the bare minimum of crew continuing maintenance work as long as possible. One of the worst things for a wooden vessel is to be neglected. Therefore, we need your help! Please consider donating to the S/V Denis Sullivan to help us continue caring for the ship. It doesn’t matter if the ship is docked or if it sails all 5 Great Lakes in a season, the minimum yearly cost to maintain the S/V Denis Sullivan is about $300,000.
Ways to donate:
- Online via GoFundMe: https://gf.me/u/x2ciud
- Via mail:
Captain Tiffany Krihwan
S/V Denis Sullivan
500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thank you for understanding during this difficult time. We hope to see all of you back out sailing on the Great Lakes in 2021!
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ONBOARD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
For information regarding all of our educational programs onboard the S/V Denis Sullivan and more, please click here to view our Education pages.
PRIVATE EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARTER
Professional development charters aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan challenge teachers to live and work aboard the traditionally rigged schooner. Educators on the S/V Denis Sullivan specialize in getting teachers out of the classroom and inspiring them to share these experiences with their students.
A charter on the S/V Denis Sullivan will give you a new passion and excitement for teaching, experiential education training, and a wealth of knowledge to take back to your classroom.
The S/V Denis Sullivan is modeled on a traditional vessel, but is equipped with the technology for a hands-on study of ecological systems. Journey the open waters of the Great Lakes for three hours or seven days.
For more information, please contact our Reservations Department at 414.765.8625 or reservations@discoveryworld.org
Professional & Private Charters
A private, 2-hour charter sail on the S/V Denis Sullivan offers an environment that no other venue can match.
As a captivating and impressive platform to network, express gratitude, celebrate or simply socialize, the experience offers a peaceful setting on Lake Michigan and a quiet sail on the world’s only traditional Great Lakes schooner.
While aboard, you and your guests will be able to participate in raising sail, take a turn at the helm, tack through the wind, learn something new, or simply relax, unwind and sail! Take your people into an environment surrounded by water, where the benefits of working together truly sail you home to safety. Charters are a great option for team-building events, employee appreciation events, weddings, vow renewals, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
There is a 50 person maximum limit per charter. Any bartender, caterer, or other vendor on-board would count toward this 50 person limit.
2-Hour Charters begin at $3,000. Additional fees apply for Beer and Wine Options.
For more information, please contact the Reservations Department at 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org
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