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Casco Bay Cruise: Scenic Tour with Seals and Lighthouses
4.9
17 Ratings
Portland
Cruise Portland’s rugged coast, spot seals and seabirds, and explore historic forts aboard a classic 1935 tour boat. Perfect for all ages!
Cruise Portland’s rugged coast, spot seals and seabirds, and explore historic forts aboard a classic 1935 tour boat. Perfect for all ages!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland - See the gorgeous skyline of Portland, Maine’s largest city which was established in 1786. Observe Portland’s working waterfront as fishing boats depart and return to the wharves that form the heart of Portland and are home to local businesses that have been passed down for generations.
- Casco Bay Islands - Count the many islands of…
- Portland - See the gorgeous skyline of Portland, Maine’s largest city which was established in 1786. Observe Portland’s working waterfront as fishing boats depart and return to the wharves that form the heart of Portland and are home to local businesses that have been passed down for generations.
- Casco Bay Islands - Count the many islands of Casco Bay while gliding through its cool, clear waters. With a history that dates back to 1678, Casco Bay has so much to see.
- Bug Light Park - View Bug Light Park’s historic 1875 lighthouse within the inner harbor of Portland. With its intricate detailing and beautiful exterior, it is not one to miss!
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. This lighthouse helps guide commercial marine traffic through Portland’s busy shipping channel.
- Portland Head Light - Take in the stunning sight of Maine’s oldest lighthouse atop the rocky shore. Portland Head Light was commissioned by George Washington and built in 1791.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - Glimpse the humble beauty of Ram Island Ledge Light Station. Built in 1905 it emerges from the water with its stone exterior buttressed against the sea.
- Peaks Island - Observe the comings and goings at the landing on Peaks Island, including the ferry that services the island for its residents and visitors almost hourly. The most populous island in Casco Bay and only accessible by boat Peaks Island is home to about 800 year round residents.
- Fort Gorges - Notice the massive granite blocks that form the iconic military fort, Fort Gorges, which was built from 1858 to 1864. These striking stone blocks that are now interwoven with nature are quite beautiful to witness.
What's Included
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
Additional Information
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique…
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique adventure, a 39’ long classic, picnic style tour boat built in 1935 at Handy Boat in Falmouth, Maine.
Location
Fore Points Marina
Marina Way
Your sail will be departing from Fore Points Marina at 1 Marina Way.
If you are driving, there is parking along the way on Commercial/Thames Street. The Captain will meet you at the blue picnic tables across the train tracks from the Marina shed/entry.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Yuri_i
Oct 29, 2024
Eddie and Yuri’s Experience - Nick was an absolute fount of information which made the boat ride an enjoyable experience. As we viewed nature in all of its Godly glory, we were educated by Nick about virtually everything we were observing. We will be returning to Maine, and our first order of business will be to book Nick and Luke.
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Kendra_a
Oct 26, 2024
Beautiful trip with lots of great info - We had a great morning trip with Captain Luke and guide Nick from the Portland Schooner Company. Nick provided great information about the lighthouses, islands, and forts that we saw along the way. We sailed in on a cruise ship and the meeting point was a short walk from there. Highly recommend!
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Stephaniebo4665xg
Oct 24, 2024
Beautiful scenery and so much fun! - The lighthouse cruise was great! Luke and Nick were great! It was a lot of fun and we learned many historical facts about Portland and Maine. This cruise is a must! We will do it again next time we are here!
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143vacations
Oct 22, 2024
Lighthouse cruise - We had a lovely time on the harbor cruise.
Nick did a great job of giving information, answering questions and keeping us entertained. Would recommend this tour!
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Kirsten_b
Oct 18, 2024
Excellent boat tour - Absolutely outstanding information presented during the cruise of lighthouses. Nick and Luke were the best!
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Ashley_m
Oct 18, 2024
Perfect for a boat ride tour with your group - Great tour, nice small size of group and great experience! Tour guide was fun and had great info. Captain was friendly and even let the little ones take over. We wanted to buy a toy later in town but knew that money was better given as a tip! (Inside joke with the crew)
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Pradeep_p
Oct 16, 2024
Guide Nick gave us a... - Guide Nick gave us a great deal of information and history of Portland Maine Lighthouse Cruise on this tour. Strongly recommend
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Claudine_k
Oct 12, 2024
Relaxing Casco Bay afternoon! - Nick and Luke were extremely friendly and welcoming. Our tour group was small and that made for a very personal experience. Nick was able to sit with us and gave us so much historical information on the area. Luke was a skillful captain, he made sure the ride was as smooth as possible.
My husband said it was the most enjoyable boat tour he has ever been on!
We highly recommend this crew and tour!
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Joy
Sep 19, 2024
Wonderful experience - We cruised this a.m. with Chelsea, Guthrie, and Leo. The weather started out foggy, but quickly cleared. The dock was a short walk from our cruise ship, and we had no trouble finding it. Our crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. They were chatting with all of us and pointing out interesting places. We didn't get much wind, however, we had a wonderful cruise. I highly recommend this ship and crew!
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Ben_p
Sep 11, 2024
Worthwhile way to see the lighthouses! - The captain and first mate were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed hearing about the local history of the lighthouses and the forts in Casco Bay. We even encountered some friendly seals on the way, and I was impressed by the respect the crew had for the bay.
The boat was amazing as it was almost 100 years old and had a great history on the bay itself.
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