Eco tourism can simply be summed up as “responsible travel to natural areas that does not contribute to environmental degradation”.
By the very nature of a sailing vessel the Schooner Clearwater is a low impact environmental excursion. Low impact excursions are small scale alternatives to the standard mass tourism.
Our sailing trips provide a positive and enriching experience along with helping to protect the natural heritage of our beautiful area. By taking part in an ecotourism activity you will have a more memorable and meaningful visit to Clearwater Beach.
Schooner Clearwater is powered by the energy of the wind, except in those instances when we depart and return to the marina basin or in the event the wind is unavailable. Our energy efficient engine burns less fuel than a lawn mower!
We promote and implement stewardship of our waterways by using only biodegradable cups and recyclable canned water for our passengers convenience. By discouraging single use plastics and strictly recycling waste, we further minimize degradation to our local natural environment.
Schooner Clearwater Captain and Crew are so happy to be making a living with an appreciation for nature and a positive minimal impact on all of its beauty!