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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise in Portland
4.8
125 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.
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
(125 Ratings)
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Makwek
Oct 20, 2023
Fun on the water - It was a wonderful one hour cruise. I enjoyed the descriptions of the light houses, fort and the various islands. The partially built front portion of a Liberty Ship made it very real to me. I could imagine a Rosie the Riveter working at a nearby shipyard getting them ready for service during WWII. And when I was on the boat, the clouds were stunning and so were the leaves.
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Wander602905
Oct 20, 2023
Girls Trip October 2023 - The weather the day we went was wonderful! We were happy with the tour and learning about the lighthouses, especially the Headlight. Loved meeting other travelers and hearing about the history of these lighthouses!
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Kyle_d
Oct 16, 2023
Really cool experience!... - Really cool experience! We went on a whim, not expecting much. Learning about a few of the lighthouses and the houses was fun. Definitely recommend for families.
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Holly_l
Oct 16, 2023
Great ride. - We had great weather. We got close to the Lighthouse and was able to get really good pictures. Windows were clean to be able to get clear pictures.
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Jimjk2638vh
Oct 15, 2023
Lighthouse Boat Tour - Great crew and Karen had so much information about Portland and the bay. Departed and returned exactly on time.
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Darlene
Oct 15, 2023
Take this Cruise!! - Really fun time on the water learning all the stories about the lighthouses and the Portland area in general, Karen was terrific and so was the Captain, well worth the money.
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Gabrielle_a
Oct 15, 2023
A lovely time at sea - We had a lovely time on the lovers cruise. It was a great experience!! We loved the information/history given on the tour and our time at sea.
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Jamespp6247ce
Oct 15, 2023
Great hour boat tour!! - Love this!! Great tour of the lighthouses!! Tour guide was very informative!! Sat on the top deck- windy but a great view and perfect for taking pictures.
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Basia8000
Oct 14, 2023
Great overview of the Portland Harbor area - Great ride and wonderfully informative guide. Very good too with info on the various restaurants as well.
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M2606lalisab
Oct 15, 2023
Very nice harbor and lighthouse cruise - The boat was very comfortable and accommodating, perfect length of time for a harbor cruise. Our tour guide seemed knowledgeable but was a bit dry and choppy with his delivery - seems like he has potential for growth. All in all it was a very good trip, easy to book and reasonably priced.
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