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Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise: Inner Harbor Exploration with Historic Forts and Lighthouses
4.8
448 Ratings
Portland
Explore the bustling inner harbor, Diamond Pass, and the main shipping channel to get close up views of civil war era forts and as many as 4 lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor.
Explore the bustling inner harbor, Diamond Pass, and the main shipping channel to get close up views of civil war era forts and as many as 4 lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed…
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed 1855, designed by Thomas Walter, designer of the US Capitol dome and East and West Wings. A smaller lighthouse also known as Bug Light, it features six Corinthian columns around it’s base.
- Fort Gorges - Civil War era fort in Casco Bay located on Hog Island Ledge. Modeled after Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Used as a storage facility in WWI & WWII.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - Historic lighthouse on Casco Bay constructed in 1905, a twin of Graves Light off off Boston. Located on a quarter mile of ledge that marks the northern entrance into Portland Harbor.
- Casco Bay Islands - Islands off the coast of Portland including Peaks Island, House Island, Cushing Island, Little and Great Diamond Islands, Diamond Pass and a seal habitat called Halfway Rock.
What's Included
- On-board restrooms
- Bar and snackbar
- On-board restrooms
- Bar and snackbar
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.
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
4.8
(448 Ratings)
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Diane_c
Oct 8, 2024
A great trip! - Great time! Smooth ride. Had wonderful views of lighthouses and lots of wildlife including baby seal, bald eagle, and deer. Our tour guide was extermely knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as the wildlife. She was a great orator! This trip was money well spent.
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Michelle_v
Oct 6, 2024
Memorable Experience - What an excellent experience! Captain Tom was great and we got to see some seals and a bald eagle!! We saw all 4 lighthouses
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Mati_k
Oct 6, 2024
Great historical overview and scenery - Great overview of the history of the bay and the various roles it played over the last few hundred years.
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Lrvigen
Oct 6, 2024
Lighthouses and scenery - Saw lots of beautiful scenery (even saw some seals) and were given a lot of historical facts we hadn’t heard before. Would definitely recommend the tour.
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Cynthia_l
Oct 5, 2024
Highly recommended - Our tour guide was fantastic! Kept us entertained and informed about the history of all of the islands, light houses and forts. Captain Cam and his crew were skilled and professional.
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Sabrinamf2414zv
Oct 5, 2024
Great Views - This was a great way to view the lighthouses and islands in the area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The boat was comfortable and plenty of room.
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Jdubya111
Oct 5, 2024
Great cruise. - This was a great cruise that was narrated by a person on board who knew the area and history very well. It was great to get to see the harbor and islands while getting to learn about them.
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Kimberly_c
Oct 5, 2024
Isles of Maine - The narrator was very funny and informative very interesting facts and beautiful scenery probably should’ve asked the one obnoxious guest to stop running around and being so loud though
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Kimberly_w
Oct 7, 2024
Educational and informational - The tour guide was great! He gave us great history and some interesting facts. Was always ready to respond to any questions. It was a great way to start our Maine vacation!
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Christopher_w
Oct 7, 2024
The only way to build a complete picture of Portland - I loved seeing many of the sights I had seen when touring on land from the water.
After the tour it was obvious you have to take a boat tour to see the islands and the historical aspects you cannot simply appreciate form the land.
The boat needs a broader range of snacks for passengers. The no name trail mix and cheddar goldfish crackers were better suited side small children.
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