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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay
4.9
25 Ratings
Portland
This 105-minute cruise provides guests with an opportunity to relax and unwind as we navigate around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Experience the evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. It’s a perfect way to conclude a busy day or start a romantic evening!
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. Known as the most photographed lighthouse in the state.
- Liberty Ship Memorial - A tribute to the WWII naval shipyard. At its peak, it employed up to 30,000 workers who built 30 “Ocean” cargo ships for the British government starting in 1941, and 236 “Liberty” cargo ships for the U.S. shortly after.
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - A caisson-style lighthouse constructed in 1897, marking the west side of the entrance to Casco Bay’s main shipping channel. Nearby are Fort Preble and Southern Maine Community College.
- Fort Gorges - Modeled after Fort Sumner, this former military fort was built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay between 1858 and 1864. It saw no battles and housed no troops.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - Erected in 1875 and also known as Bug Light due to its small size. Inspired by a Greek monument but made of cast iron, it is located in Bug Light Park, a popular spot for summer picnics and kite flying.
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What's Included
- On-board restrooms
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
Look for a blue and white building marked "Long Wharf" on top. We're the middle window. The cruise departs from here as well.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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Matthew
Jul 26, 2024
Nice Sunset Tour - Very good trip. Lots to see. Plenty of space. Great crew and tour guide. As new parents probably not our wisest decision to bring a toddler. Its two hours so plan accordingly with your children's age and sleep time. But otherwise fantastic and would recommend if you want to learn the history of Casco Bay near Portland....and there is a lot.
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N5160fjkatem
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing! - We had an amazing time on our Sunset Cruise in Portland, Maine with Discovery Portland. My husband and I really enjoyed listening to our tour leader, Erin. She did an amazing job! The rest of the crew also made for a seamless journey. We got to see several different lighthouses, islands, and wildlife. We would definitely come back! And we will check out other tours by this company.
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J4296tumeganc
Jul 20, 2024
4 lighthouses and many wildlife sightings later! - We loved every second of this tour! The staff are fantastic, and they really made the tour so much fun. Jake was the captain, and the man gets pure joy pointing out the local wildlife. Our tour guide (I am so sorry I didn’t catch his name, but he is a major World War II buff!) was equally wonderful, and the jokes were on point. 10/10 recommend!
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Izabelle_c
Jul 15, 2024
Beautiful - My trip was amazing. I went with my boyfriend. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous and we got to see seal swimming around the boat. The workers made the cruise so much fun.
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Scott_o
Jul 6, 2024
A nice relaxing trip plenty of sites - The trip and information about everything we seen was fantastic. We had a foggy night and still enjoyed it a lot. We seen a lot of the light houses. Then the different islands. The seals were there for our enjoyment too. Perfect way to end the day after walking around the city.
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Geocachingwithu
Jul 6, 2024
This was awesome - The sunset cruise was fantastic. The weather was foggy but that was not there fault. They did a great job with explaining everything and pointing everything out. Lots of history and islands to visit. We even got to see some seals while out on the water. I highly recommend this tour.
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Denisbustin
Jun 29, 2024
Great time on Sunset Cruise - We really enjoyed the cruise. Beautiful views and the guide was excellent. Special shout out to Jake for his help booking the cruise… great customer relations.
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I7972juaustinc
Jun 18, 2024
Great time! - The cruise was so much fun! The check in process was easy (be sure to check out the pieces of the Berlin Wall while you’re there) and the seating was comfortable. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. The weather on the water was a little cold and windy, so be sure to bring a jacket. Also bring binoculars!
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850debc
Jun 10, 2024
Very nice tour of the islands - Nice tour with beautiful sights. The captain timed our location perfectly for a stunning sunset shot with a sailboat on a rock. Very nice!
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