Family Weekend
July 11th - 13th, 2025
Group Departs from Vinalhaven: 4:00 pm Friday July 11th, 2025
Group Departs from Hurricane: 10:00 am Sunday July 13th, 2025
Participants are responsible for transportation from the mainland to neighboring Vinalhaven Island
Our Annual Family Weekend is back!
Enjoy the opportunity to unplug from the fast-paced current of life and bond with each other for our annual family weekend.
When is Family Weekend?
July 11th-13th
Come to Vinalhaven anytime during the day on Friday, July 11th (via the ferry from Rockland) and walk around our beautiful neighboring island. Our boat picks up family weekend guests from the Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal at 4 pm. Our boat departs at 10am on Sunday, July 13th for Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal in order to meet the 10:45 am ferry to Rockland
What is the cost?
$300/person
Children 4 and under are free
Deposit: $50 per participant over 4 years old
Program costs include transportation between Vinalhaven and Hurricane; rustic, comfortable family-friendly accommodations; delicious home-cooked meals; and a variety of educational activities
What happens during a Family Weekend at Hurricane Island?
Fun and adventure for the whole family! This program invites families to explore rustic, partially wild Hurricane Island, take an island history hike, learn about coastal ecology from our educators, experience hands-on aquaculture and lobstering, hear about forward-thinking sustainability practices on Hurricane. These optional programs are interspersed with family free time to swim, hike, explore, and enjoy island life at your own pace.
Please note that children under the age of 12 should be supervised by an adult family member at all times.
Who can come?
Families with children of all ages
This event has limited spaces so register now!
Where do we stay?
Families are housed together as a unit in the bunkhouse, in one of our cabins, or in our yurt. We are not able to make any promises, but please indicate your housing preference to help us determine placement. Families assigned to the bunkhouse share a spacious room with bunk beds, separate from other families
Please bring your own sleeping bags and pillows, as we do not provide bedding.
Food allergies
We regularly accommodate a variety of dietary requirements, and are happy to discuss ways we can ensure that you and your family are provided full meals that meet your needs.
Pets
Unfortunately we cannot allow family weekend participants to bring pets at this time.
Interested in attending?
Email us at programs@hurricaneisland.net to express interest or have your questions answered. See you there!
