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Guided RIB Boat Adventure of Casco Bay
5.0
25 Ratings
Portland
Explore Casco Bay's islands, wildlife, and lighthouses on a guided RIB boat tour. Discover Portland's nautical history and capture stunning photos.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Casco Bay Islands - Casco Bay Islands - All the lighthouses, all the forts, all the wildlife Casco Bay has to offer.
- Bug Light Park - Bug Light
- Portland Head Light - Portland Head Light
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cooler with Ice
Additional Information
Depart with us from bustling Portland Harbor as we tour one of Maine’s most picturesque boating destinations. Casco Bay is littered with islands, historic forts, wildlife, birds, and lighthouses and our unique 14-passenger RIB boat is suited to tour the region while everyone gets a front-row seat so you can see and experience more of it.
Learn about Portland’s nautical history, view wildlife like seals, harbor porpoises, and sea birds, and stop for photos at quintessential sights like all four lighthouses, Fort Gorges, seals, and the working waterfront while also escaping to lesser-known areas of the bay where wildlife viewing is the best. This is a unique tour that is unmatched in the breadth of its experience with a local captain to guide you and answer your questions about the region.
Please join us for the Best Of Casco Bay!
Location
58 Culinary
Thames Street
There is a paid parking lot located at the very end of Thames St. and between the parking lot and Fore Points Marina there are blue picnic tables and a 'tour' flag. This is our meeting point and a crew member will meet you there 15 minutes prior to the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Theladyofcharlotte
Nov 21, 2023
HIDDEN GEM - This trip was OUTSTANDING. Our guide was on time, knowledgeable of the area and a good driver. We booked this as an alternative to the excursions offered by the cruise line because we don't like the huge groups and the price is usually inflated. We were not disappointed! The boat holds around a dozen people, but during our trip there were six of us. We were up close to several lighthouses and the ride between each was fast! Being out on the water is beautiful and I would recommend this trip HIGHLY to anyone who doesn't mind the bumpy ride during the fast parts. We had to hang on during those moments but my husband was thrilled!
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Cheryljothen
Sep 30, 2023
Fantastic Adventure in Casco Bay! - John was a wonderful guide ... he was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and safety conscious. Thank you for a beautiful afternoon!
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Cheryl_j
Sep 28, 2023
Fun In Portland - Keith was a wonderful guide … he was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and safety conscious, Thank you for a beautiful afternoon!
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D1172bygaryp
Sep 26, 2023
Great boat tour - Very good tour. Our guide John was the best. Would recommend highly. Well worth the time and money. …
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H7599vbmelaniel
Sep 23, 2023
Fun time - The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. The boat ride was really fun. Good one if you don't want to sit on a big slow boat with lots of people
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Danmx9296wy
Sep 20, 2023
Fun trip around the bay - Really gives a different perspective than from land. The smaller boat and smaller group made the trip more informative and interesting. It was more of a conversation with our guide/captain that a big boat tour. I would definitely recommend the excursion and would do it again myself.
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Boufamily5
Sep 14, 2023
So much fun!! - Our captain was Phil and he went out of his way to show us a great time. We searched for seals, saw several lighthouses and had a fantastic time out on the water. Phil was so knowledgeable about everywhere he brought us. The boat was clean, plenty of room, and such a fun ride. It wasn’t a crazy fast ride but it wasnt slow either, it was fun and just perfect really……such a smooth ride and you don’t get banged around. Would do it again! Be sure to inquire exactly how to get to the meeting point; it was a bit tricky.
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Jennifer
Sep 4, 2023
SUPER FUN! - I wanted to do something different than a typical ferry ride. This caught my eye because of the reviews.. and it did not disappoint! Phil and Taylor were extremely friendly and informative and it was a BLAST zipping through the bay at high speed. It did get bumpy at times so if that’s not you’re thing this may not be for you. We got very close to the lighthouses as well as some locations the other tours don’t go to. I will definitely come back to Portland and do this tour again. I highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for something exciting and not typical of what’s usually offered for water tours.
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Andrea_n
Aug 20, 2023
Adrenaline boost on a beautiful day! - Captain John and Wes were incredible! We booked this last minute and had an absolute blast. This tour beats taking a giant ferry around Casco Bay. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, you will love it!
The wind was whipping but we felt safe.
Wes and John were super entertaining and shared fun facts about all of the islands and lights houses in the area.
We had such a blast! It was 70 degrees and overcast. We wore sweatshirts, shorts and sneakers and we were fine. You do get a little wet but the captains offered rain gear.
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Jdynamite
Aug 10, 2023
Fabulous! - What a fabulous find! Took an out of town guest to Portland today and this was the perfect addition to the trip! I’ve been out on the water in Maine a million times but this is a must-do for locals and visitors. The boat is comfortable, the captains confident and the views spectacular. I felt so welcomed by both captains and so appreciated their help and kindness getting me in and out of this boat post-knee replacement! Thanks again for a memorable summer day!
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