We are currently planning our activities schedule for summer 2025. Please check back for details.
Inspired by the stories and memories of so many Shoalers, this event is meant to bring together our community and celebrate how much SML means to all of us! Whether you are an SML alum from our very first class or from our most recent class, a long-time volunteer, a current or former faculty member, or one of our many friends and supporters in the community, we welcome you to SML's Alumni & Friends Weekend!
Join us for a relaxing weekend connecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and exploring Appledore Island. Families are welcome (with the exception of minors in 2021)! Introduce your loved ones to the magic of Appledore, and show them the island and laboratories that have generated so many nostalgic memories.
Trek through the intertidal, tour Celia Thaxter's Garden, learn about SML's ongoing sustainability projects and upgrades, and more! If you prefer to spend your days chatting on the porch in the splendid late-summer sun, you can! This weekend is for you!
Tour Details
Price: $TBD
Please check back for upcoming information.
Prices are per person. Includes room and all meals, snacks and beverages, weekend activities, and round-trip boat fare between Portsmouth, NH and Appledore Island. Space is limited due to our vessel and housing capacities, so reserve your spot soon! This program is limited to adults 18 years and older.
(603) 862-5346
Appledore Island is a rugged landscape with uneven, slightly steep and rocky paths. Access on/off the island is via a floating dock, a steep ramp, and a set of stairs. Sturdy walking shoes are required. Please review our Safety at Shoals page for any questions about boat safety, island terrain, medical access, or dietary needs.
Guests must be 18 years or older to participate.
Departure from Portsmouth, NH:
TBD
First departure from SML:
TBD
Second departure from SML:
TBD
Please note: Participants should anticipate the total boat transit time to be approximately 90 minutes.
SML boats will run rain or shine, so long as the captain deems it safe to travel. Passengers should come prepared with appropriate clothing in the event of rain or high winds (ocean spray). If the captain deems travel unsafe, boats schedules may be impacted until the weather passes. Communications regarding any weather-related delays will come via email and telephone from SML's main office.
Cancellation Received:
- At least 30 days before departure = 100% refund
- 29-15 days before departure = 50% refund
- Less than 15 days before departure = 0%