We foster environmental sustainability, youth development, and maritime careers through powerful shipboard programs aboard the schooner Adventuress on the waters of the Salish Sea. Adventuress is a century-old National Historic Landmark tall ship. Sound Experience is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) based in Washington State, USA.
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Help us win the Heart of Seattle Awards!
Exciting news! We've just been named a finalist for the 2019 Heart of Seattle Awards for Experiences. The awards honor Seattle retail and service business that set a high bar for what good business should be. The winner will be decided by a public vote. Will you vote for Sound Experience? You only need to vote once. Thank you for sharing widely and be sure to vote by March 1st!
Join us for Public Sail!
As Sound Experience celebrates its 30th year step aboard Adventuress for a 3-hour hands on public sail. Become part of the crew as you explore the Puget Sound/Salish Sea and its unique marine environment. Help raise the sails, take a turn at the wheel and share in the history of this 105-year old National Historic Landmark.
Book your Summer Overnight Voyages now
Join us for some sunshine out on the Salish Sea this summer with our numerous Summer Overnight Voyages!
Teen Programs - Fantastic Voyage, Girls at the Helm, Apprentice opportunities
Family Programs - Intergenerational voyages (Grandparent & grandchild), Member-only Expedition
Adult Programs - Member-only Expedition
Family Programs - Intergenerational voyages (Grandparent & grandchild), Member-only Expedition
Adult Programs - Member-only Expedition
2019 Winter Work Weekends - only two left!
Winter Work Weekends are back! Join us February 9th & 10th and March 9th & 10th to help get Adventuress ready for the sailing season.
Click here to read more about the winter restoration project.
Click here to read more about the winter restoration project.
Bring your school or youth group aboard
Adventuress offers the experience of "ship as teacher"—a way to enhance school curriculum in a truly unique and hands-on setting.
We are scheduling now for the 2018 sailing season. For more information click on the button below or contact Education Director Amy Kovacs at. amy@soundexp.org
We are scheduling now for the 2018 sailing season. For more information click on the button below or contact Education Director Amy Kovacs at. amy@soundexp.org
Introducing our Newest Video!
Check out our new and beautiful short video, "Ship as Teacher - A Look at Youth and Maritime Pathways" that shares the experience and impact of overnight programs aboard schooner Adventuress for teen youth that are exploring a career in maritime. It was debuted at our 2018 annual benefit auction & dinner, Party for Adventuress - Seas the Moment and was produced by Arc Media.
Thank you to all who made the Party for Adventuress 2018 Gala so successful!
“Kids learn through experience. Some of the most vivid and meaningful learning happens outside of the classroom… There aren’t many places on Earth that have a resource as powerful as Adventuress. I am truly grateful that my students can have this opportunity.”
“It’s a very unique opportunity for young people to get away from an urban environment and really live with a group of people working on the water. Partly it has to do with the historic nature of the ship and partly it has to do with a deep love for Puget Sound. Who wouldn’t want that for their kids?”