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Casco Bay Cruise: Scenic Tour with Seals and Lighthouses
4.9
9 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!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- 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 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.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Jessicapg1242ps
Aug 15, 2024
Unexpected gem - We did this on a whim. So glad we did, it was informative and fun. The lighthouses we expected, they were wonderful. What we didn’t expect but absolutely loved was the lobster trap haul, seal sightings, and Bella- the new adorable first mate. The owner and guide is a local- so full of fun information and personal stories of his many years in Casco Bay. Our only wish was that it had been longer. It was so much fun, we would have all paid for a longer tour!
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Laura_b
Aug 7, 2024
Beautiful time - Our captain grow up in the area and was a wealth of knowledge. It was a beautiful day we saw wildlife of all kind.
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Matthew
Jul 3, 2024
Much better than the bigger boat tour - Great tour of the harbor on a small boat. The captain is a local and knows everything about the history of the area. My boys had a great time.
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Kguffey9932
Jun 30, 2024
Wonderful cruise around bay! - We had a very lovely cruise around the bay and saw several lighthouses and an osprey nest. Evan, our captain and guide, was fabulous and told us many wonderful things about the area because he grew up there and knows it well. It's nice to be shown around by someone who really cares. We picked this tour because the boat is larger and has some cover from the elements but only books small groups. We were fortunate to be the only 2 passengers on this trip!
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Heather_l
Jul 18, 2024
Pleasant cruise - Pleasant boat ride but was very hot to sit in the sun for 90 minutes. Captain told stories of his escapades growing up in the area and did a great job of slowing for photos. Good length of trip but would have liked more historical info. Better parking instructions are needed to inform people that there is a parking lot right next to the meeting place. We followed the instructions on the website and ended up farther away in a more expensive lot.
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