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Private Sunset Charter: Vintage Maine Lobster Boat
4.9
34 Ratings
Portland
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cooler, glassware, plates, utensils for guest use. Beer and wine are sold onboard. No BYOB.
- All fees and/or taxes
- MONHEGAN is equipped with an environmentally friendly composting toilet
- Licensed Captain & Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Escape the bustle and come aboard our classic Maine Lobster Boat for a two-hour private sightseeing journey, coupled with a stunning Maine sunset.
We will navigate through the islands of Casco Bay, showcasing Portland’s best seaside vistas, inclusive of historic 19th-century forts, lighthouses, and the picturesque Maine coast.
This activity is suitable for families and small parties. Every charter is absolutely private and exclusive to you and your group!
We have local Portland, ME craft beers, hard seltzers, a selection of wines and sparkling drinks available for purchase on board. Catering is available on every charter. Please contact us a minimum of 72 hours before departure to arrange your order!
- Charters are priced per boat for up to 6 passengers. Select 1 adult at checkout to book for a group up to 6.
- Children are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Location
Portland Beer Hub
Fore Street
Meet inside of the retail store, Portland Beer Hub (320 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101), in downtown Portland's Old Port.
Arrive at the meeting location 20 minutes before the start time of your tour to ensure a timely tour start.
Our Tour Ambassador will lead you to the dock and to your vessel!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(34 Ratings)
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Csscruggs
Oct 15, 2023
Great both times - This was our 2nd trip aboard this boat, and we loved it just as much as the previous time. A comfortable, relaxing, and informative trip around Casco Bay, with wine and a beautiful charcuterie plate. The captain and first mate were excellent - was a highlight of our weekend trip.
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Just4grinz
Aug 24, 2023
So exceeded out expectations / A Portland Must! - While we were concerned this would be “hokey,” any time on a boat has to be good. Were we delighted! Our Captain, Zach, was extremely professional and completed focused on safe travel and the perfect vantage point of each area we toured. First Mate Jason, a native like Zach, was a wealth of information and history of the area. Jason had a way of telling you enough, but then understanding proper hosting by allowing plenty of gaps in his stories to allow Hubs and I to chat alone. Chef Jody’s six-course meal was splendid. It was fine restaurant quality made with local-sourced ingredients, beautifully plated. We wished we’d had a lighter lunch, but take-out boxes assured nothing went to waste. We’d consider this a true Portland must!
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Christine23140
Jul 26, 2023
Perfect ending to our Maine vacation - Amazing time. My family and I stayed outside Portland for the second leg of our Maine vacation. We booked the private sunset cruise with private chef. This was a surprise for our mom. It was definitely a highlight on our trip. We had excellent weather. The captain did a great job of navigating us around the bay (no sea sickness) our hostess did a wonderful job of answering our questions and educating us on this beautiful area. Hands down though to our chef who did an amazing job in such a tiny space of preparing the most delicious food. If you are having any doubts about this cruise ( or I’d imagine any of their cruises) DON’T !!! Our family had an amazing time and if ever in the area wouldn’t hesitate to book again. It was our second to last night on vacation and the PERFECT ending to a memorable trip !!!
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Briangn8245wf
Oct 25, 2022
Awesome time - My wife and I celebrated our 25th anniversary aboard the Monhegan with Mike and Captain Zach. They could not have been more accommodating and informative about all of the landmarks (forts, lighthouses, etc.) that we saw. Just a beautiful experience that left us with an everlasting memory of our special day. These are professionals and will make sure you have a great and safe trip on the water.
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John
Oct 7, 2022
Great trip and beautiful scenery!!! - Perfect trip to see the Casco Bay islands and lighthouses. Scenery is great for the entire trip. Had food on the trip which was very good. Would certainly do this trip again.
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Cccsch
Aug 11, 2022
Family memory made - good for adults (would be good for kids too). Highly recommend. - The boat (Moynihan is a beautiful, renovated 60-ish year old vessel. Lucas was our deck hand and he was fantastic! Knowledgeable about the area, professional, and fun. We were a family of four adults (2 are college guys). Three of us are 6’ - 6’4”. Seating is a quite comfortable well-cushioned round bench seat around a table at the “front” of the boat. We saw several lighthouses, forts, and all the beauty along the coast. A lot of laughs. Sunset was breathtaking. All four of us absolutely loved the experience. This truly will be a standout memory of our visit to Portland. Highly recommend.
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We pre-ordered plenty of food - charcuterie, lobster rolls, whoopie pies (must order in Maine!), soups and more, and it was all delicious. Even enjoyed some local beer and spritzers!
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Jessicatk2841df
Jun 20, 2022
Amazing trip - Went on this on Saturday night it was amazing awesome people and great food thanks for the great memories and amazing time
Thank you Luke for taking us to see the seals 😊
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L1106ttlauram
Oct 30, 2021
Do not miss this unique opportunity! - Absolutely fabulous experience for our family. Crew attended to every detail. Clean vintage boat and copious cheese and charcuterie tray. I highly recommend the extras. We cruised on a beautiful Fall day and we had blankets (very nice touch).
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Chicagotraveler2016
Oct 15, 2021
Friends trip to Portland - We had so much fun on this tour! Zach and MC were amazing and even picked us up nearby after getting confused on the start location. There were 3 of us couples on a private tour and we played our tunes, drank wine and had a meat/cheese board while watching the sun go down on the water. Highly recommend!
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Denise_k
Oct 4, 2021
A Wonderful and Safe Trip! - Mike and Nick did a great job of safely taking us around the Bay. It started out as a completely cloudy afternoon but the clouds broke open as we were at Cape Elizabeth. They were informative and answered all of our questions. We had pre-ordered food and it was a relaxing and beautiful evening seeing all of the Bay, the islands, the lighthouses, and the sunset from the water. I would highly recommend this experience for a romantic getaway or for a family experience like ours.
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