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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland
4.8
169 Ratings
Portland
A fully narrated 60-minute scenic cruise through busy Casco Bay and its innermost islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. As many as four lighthouses can be seen including a close up view of Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
- 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.
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What's Included
- Bar & snack bar available
- On-board restrooms
Additional Information
- Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(169 Ratings)
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Mike_c
Jul 14, 2024
Do it - Tour guide was good. Nice weather good breeze off the ocean. My wife and I really liked it. Worth the money.
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F430nqlisah
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful - Very nice tour. The boat was clean and in great condition. Captain Jake was great and Erin was a wonderful tour guide. She really knew her facts and had some funny anecdotes that she added in as well. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone going to Portland and I see myself booking another tour in the future.
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Fasil_b
Jul 13, 2024
The best place to visit - Good customer service and friendly people . The day of our arrival until we left they did everything to make our stay pleasant and enjoyable. I will like to say thank you
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Guide32209899813
Jul 11, 2024
Interesting tour of Portland harbor lights - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Portland harbor lighthouses. Learned some interesting facts about Portland's history as well. I would highly recommend this tour.
It is best to sit on the starboard (right) side of the ship to get great views of the lighthouses.
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James_k
Jul 6, 2024
A Foggy Ride in Casco Bay - The crew managing the boat did the best they could under the circumstances--it became very foggy after we passed the first lighthouse. The narrator provided lots of information about what we could see and what we would have seen.
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Julie_v
Jul 5, 2024
Love Portland lighthouses - We had a great time on the lighthouse cruise. Very comfortable and informative. It was a lot of fun.
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945ruthk
Jul 1, 2024
Great trip - Excellent experience. Very informative and awe inspiring. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and tour itself was amazing. Would highly recommend.
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Maryly_s
Jul 1, 2024
Well Worth the cruise - Although the weather was not superb, the cruise was. Seeing the different lighthouses and the forts was good. Our tour guide included personal anecdotes along the cruise that made it special. The captain did an awesome job navigating through the heavy seas. This one hour cruise was well worth the voyage.
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H6399rqcrystalv
Jun 28, 2024
Highly recommend - The experience was fun, beautiful, and just the right amount of time. The tour guides were welcoming and informative. The views were beautiful. We went on the 12:30 pm lover’s cruise and I feel it lasted just the right amount of time where we got a good view of the city, the lighthouses, and nearby historic sites. We learned a lot and just simply had a peaceful time.
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Kelley_k
Jun 30, 2024
Thank you - Great tour guide and crew, however, the audio in the lower deck is terrible and we could not hear what the guide was saying most of the time. I would go again on a nice day if we could sit up top and hear, but would not recommend to anyone they go on a “non nice weather day”…just cannot hear the guide out of those speakers in lower deck.
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