Why join now

  • Membership closes once we set sail

    Founders Circle membership closes when we depart for Mexico in September 2027. After that, no new Founders will be added.

  • Founders receive early access to future releases

    Founders receive priority access to future spirit releases, exclusive merchandise, and limited-edition products—including pieces crafted from the ship herself.

  • Members follow the voyage through private updates

    Follow the restoration, preparation, voyage, and return through private updates shared only with Founders.

  • First Call

    When we need crew, volunteers, or skilled tradespeople for build days, harbor events, and future voyages, Founders are the first people we call.

What you carry aboard

What Founders receive

A BERTH IN THE FOUNDING CHAPTER, WITH PRIVILEGES THAT REWARD YOUR COMMITMENT TO A SHARED DREAM.

  • 10% off eligible physical merchandise, or 15% total when you’re also an active monthly supporter.
  • During storewide sales, normal member discounts are replaced by an extra 5% off the sale price of eligible physical merchandise. Gift-card purchases, memberships and contributions are excluded.
  • Coastal events, gatherings, and Founder-only invitations.
  • Priority access to limited releases, barrel selections, and exclusive merchandise.
  • Private dispatches following every stage of the journey.
  • Founder status that remains with Mariner’s Spirit for the life of the company.
  • Your name permanently engraved aboard the ship on the Founders Plaque.
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How it works

From pledge to passage

THREE SIMPLE STEPS. CHOOSE YOUR CONTRIBUTION, JOIN THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE, AND FOLLOW THE VOYAGE.

  1. Step 1

    TAKE YOUR PLACE ABOARD

    Choose your one-time contribution. Every contribution grants Founders Circle membership, there are no tiers, only different ways of supporting the journey.

  2. Step 2

    WELCOME TO THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE

    After checkout, you’ll receive confirmation and immediate access to Founders-only content, updates, discounts, and member benefits.

  3. Step 3

    FOLLOW THE VOYAGE

    Receive private dispatches from ship restoration through departure, the voyage itself, and homecoming, shared exclusively with the people who were there from the beginning.

Contribution

Choose your contribution

The Founders Circle is a one-time contribution - not a subscription. Choose your amount, checkout once, and log in with the same email for member access.

Founders Circle Membership

Your first step aboard. A simple but meaningful way to support the journey from the very beginning. Follow the voyage as it unfolds, receive early updates, and secure your place among those who were here before it all began.

Choose your contribution

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All amounts are in USD. One-time checkout.
No recurring billing. After payment, log in with the same email to access your Founders Circle membership, content, discounts, and member benefits.
The amount you choose reflects how strongly you believe in the journey.

Founders Circle FAQ

WHEN DO FOUNDERS CIRCLE APPLICATIONS CLOSE?

Applications to join the Founders Circle remain open until our first voyage to Mexico, planned for September 2027. Once we set sail, applications close, marking the end of our founding chapter.

What happens after I join?

After your one-time contribution, you’ll receive a confirmation email and your Founders Circle membership will be activated. Log in with the same email address to access the Member Hub, private updates, discounts, and exclusive content as it’s released.

Is this a product pre-order?

No. Joining the Founders Circle is a one-time membership contribution that helps fund the first voyage. Future spirit releases, merchandise, and other products will be offered separately as they become available.

CAN I CHANGE MY CONTRIBUTION LATER?

Every contribution grants the same Founders Circle membership. The amount you choose simply reflects how much you want to support the journey. If you’d like to contribute again in the future, you’re always welcome to do so. (You can always gift a membership to a friend if they’re interested)

DO FOUNDERS RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO FUTURE RELEASES?

Yes. Founders receive priority access to limited spirit releases, exclusive merchandise, and other special projects before they’re offered to the public.

HOW DO I ACCESS MY MEMBERSHIP?

Simply log in using the same email address you used during checkout. Your Founders Circle membership is typically activated within minutes, giving you access to the Member Hub, private updates, discounts, and exclusive content.

Limited chapter

The Circle Closes When We Set Sail

The first voyage only happens once. Join before we depart for Mexico in September 2027, and you’ll always be one of the Founders who helped launch Mariner’s Spirit.

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