Accommodations: SY Tree of Life Sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins:

1 Master suite: The Master suite is placed in the stern and provides its occupants with a King bed, plenty of wardrobe space. The King size bed that can be split down the middle for two singles, and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower.

2 double cabins: The double cabins are forward of the salon on the starboard side, and both have a double bed, washbasin and clothes storage. The double size bed in both cabins can be slit down the middle for two singles, and both cabins are en-suite with their very own sink, toilet and shower.

Description notes:
The aft stateroom has a centerline king bed with built in drawers on the forward side of the bed. A settee with a reading nook is located just forward of the bed and a closet with a second set of drawers for clothing also adorn the room. You will also find that the stateroom has an ensuite head with an electric fresh water commode, a vanity and sink with hot and cold water, and a shower.

The aft stateroom is incredibly spacious and has four windows on the transom at the head of the bed. Additionally, there is a skylight, a second hatch, and stairway to the deck. Portholes line the walls giving you the option to take in the fresh air while sleeping.

The two forward staterooms have double beds with vanities, hot and cold water sinks, and a vanity mirror. Both staterooms have closets and chests of drawers for clothing storage. The forward stateroom has a fold down writing desk. Each room has its own deck hatch and multiple opening porthole openings for fresh air. Both staterooms have their very own private head and shower.

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon Tv: Yes

Sat Tv: No

Multimedia System: Yes

Nude: Yes

Books: yes

Crew Pets: No

Guest Pets: Yes

Camcorder: No

Number Dine In: Yes

Number Of Dvds: Yes

Number Of Cds: Yes

Bimini: Yes

Special Diets: Inq

Kosher: Yes

Bbq: Yes

Gay Charters: Yes

YachtNudeCharters: Yes

Hairdryers: Yes

Number Of Port Hatches: several

Smoking: No

Crew Smokes: Inq

Children Ok: Yes

Minimum Child Age: 6

Generator: Yes - Northern Lights

Voltages: 110v

Hammock: Yes

Price Details

TREE OF LIFE will be chartering in Summers only and is offering the following introductory prices:
Low season rates (May, June, September & October 2025): $29,500 weekly plus all expenses
High season rates (July & August 2025): $35,000 weekly plus all expenses

Specifications

Tube: No

Guests: 6

Draft: 8.6

Cruising Speed: 10 kts

Helipad: No

Ac: Full

Ac Night: No

Built: 1991

Turnaround: 48

Cabins: 3

King: 1

Double: 2

Showers: 3

Basins: 3

Electric Heads: 3

Jacuzzi: No

BBQ: Yes

AC: Full

Generator: Yes - Northern Lights

Layout

More Specifications

Flag: USA

Homeport: Newport and Maine

Yacht Permit: 2

Yacht License: 2

Yacht Insurance: Intact Insurance

Other Entertainment

Sail Inventory: Main sail, Fore sail, Stay sail, Job sail, Jib topSail, Fore TopSail, Main TopSail, Fishermans Sail, Balloon
Jib, Golly Wobler
Speakers in Cabins
Salon TV/DVD
Salon Stereo/Music
iPod/MP3 Hookups
CDs/Music
Hammock
Bimini
BBQ

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: YES, AB

Kayaks 1 Pax: No

Kayaks 2 Pax: 1

Dinghy Hp: 30

Floating Mats: No

Water Skis Adult: No

Water Skis Kids: No

Sailing Dinghy: Yes

Jet Skis: No

Wave Runners: No

Kneeboard: No

Windsurfer: No

Snorkel Gear: 3

Underwater Camera: No

Scurfer: No

Underwater Video: No

Wake Board: No

Paddleboard: 1

Seabob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Crew

Captain: Joshua Jacques

Nationality: American

Captain Joshua Jacques

Captain Joshua Jacques fell in love with the ocean at a young age. Spending his summers sailing the coast of New England and his winters surfing the cold waters of Maine he knew he wanted to make a life at sea for himself. Jacques began his professional sailing career with the Maine Windjammer fleet up in Rockland Maine spending his summers sailing Penobscot Bay and winters aboard the Tall Ship Lynx transiting the east coast. Jacques and his partner went on to purchase the 1886 Schooner Isaac H. Evans, rescuing the historic vessel and breathing new life and programming into her. Now he looks forward to sharing the beauty of Tree of Life and New England waters with the community

Chief / Mate Samuel Glenn

Chief Mate Samuel Glenn was born in the vast confines of a New York City suburb. In his college years he took off to sail the Caribbean islands, thru hike the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, and Israeli National Trail. In 2017, after a prolonged graduation with a bachelor's degree in hand, he sought work with Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, where he learned fundamental seamanship. He then took his skillset aboard Tall Ship Lynx as a deckhand where he came away with a zest for marlinespike seamanship. After a few more seasons of sailing for Outward Bound, he and his wife Ashley set sail for many adventures together at sea. Directly following a 4,500 nautical mile sea journey, Sammy hit the books and passed his Captains
licensing exams in both the US and British systems. His first commands were the 1924 72’ classic schooner Bagheera and 1926 53’ schooner Heart's Desire for Portland Schooner Company. He now joins Schooner Tree of Life as Chief Mate and vibe curator

Deckhand Zenalyssa Packer

Zenalyssa (Zen) Packer grew up in the mountains of Massachusetts while sailing the summers in Rhode Island Sound, Vineyard Sound, and Long Island Sound. The summer after graduating high school, she saw Tree of Life at her sailboat’s homeport in Jamestown, Rhode Island and became immediately interested. She worked as crew until October 2023, and fell in love with Tree of Life. During the winter months, Zenalyssa worked on Mystic Whaler in Oxnard, California to help teach youth and adults about sailing and the sea. Zenalyssa is excited to rejoin Tree of Life as crew next summer

Reviews

Tree of Life - more photos!

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photos of cruising in New England

Memories of sailing on Tree of Life

On a Tree of Life cruise

Tree of Life at anchor and sailing in New England.

Newport

Sailing in Newport

Summers sailing on Tree of Life

Thrilling sailing and watching the sun go down on Tree of Life

State Room 2 on Tree of Life

1 full sized bed
Six built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Small fold out writing desk
Vanity sink
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.

State room 3 - master cabin

More pics of the master cabin State Room 3
Includes:
1 King sized bed
Nine built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Ensuite head with private shower

State Room 1

Additional information to include:
1 full sized bed
Four built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.

Interior photos

Exquisite Galley and dining area.
The sprawling main saloon and dining area is the perfect place to gather for meals, play a board game, relax and watch a movie, or enjoy beverages while listening to music on the surround sound system.

TREE OF LIFE Broker Review

“I had a lovely visit aboard TREE OF LIFE in Rockland yesterday. I was warmly welcomed by Captain Joshua and his crew, and they have been doing a ton of work aboard this beauty. I was very impressed to see the two new ensuite heads for the forward guest cabins that Captain Joshua was able to create, while matching the wood grains to create the new doors. The heads are quite spacious for a ship this size and style, with nice clean white subway tile which, while modern, works nicely with the brass fixtures and rainshower.

The chef went above and beyond preparing some delicious nibbles that were flavorful and creative, along with some seared teriyaki sesame swordfish and a lovely fresh watermelon, arugula and mint salad. She impressed further by finishing the meal with a fresh pear pie with a sugared bourbon sauce. Chef prides herself on making meals for guests with fresh ingredients and providing something they cannot normally get at a restaurant. She takes pride in her cuisine and it shows. Fine dishware and stemware round out the dining experience.

In fact, each member of the crew are so warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and pleasant - guests will find themselves instantly at ease.

The two brand new Douglas fir Masts are impressive, with all new leatherwork, and attention to detail is everywhere, from luxurious bathrobes in each cabin, hand crafted flower vases to replace the outdated 'phone cubbies' previously in place (with fresh flowers always aboard), and brass lanterns hung on deck each evening.

I was able to 'try out' the sun lounges - which are truly the 'best seat in the house' on the foredeck, where you can relax and sunbathe, or read a book out of the way of lines, but still able to take in the scenery.

In summary, TREE OF LIFE offers a great value for a comfortable Schooner - suitable for a family or 3 couples. The two doubles forward do taper slightly - and the crew can put a lee board to separate them to singles for families requiring.“ - Emily Mack