Port City Lights Cruise
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Portland, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Portland's rich history from its most impressive vantage point: the water. Adventuring along Diamond Pass, you'll glimpse a Civil War–era fort, old-school lobster boats, and all the lighthouses Portland is so famous for, including Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest. Suitable for all ages, this excursion is both a dive into Portland's past and a sightseeing adventure, a two-fer that’s leisurely, scenic, and fun.
- Snacks, drinks, and restrooms available onboard
- Witness all four of Portland's scenic lighthouses, plus Fort Gorges
- Learn about Portland's maritime heritage and Civil War history
- Catch views of wildlife, from seals to seabirds and more
What's Included
- Bar & snack bar available
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass By)
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (Pass By)
Portland Head Light (Pass By)
Fort Gorges (Pass By)
Ram Island Ledge Light (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 307 reviews
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Jeffrey_S, Aug 2026
Great trip. Great views. Very good information. Get there early because the best seats go to first in line. The only confusion, although Viator sold you the ticket, don't look for any Viator signs or expect anyone to know who they are. The boat cruise goes by a different name and finding the launch spot is a bit tricky.
clambiro, Aug 2026
Everything was super organized - easy to find the boat. Ride was smooth and captain and narrator were excellent with details, ensuring an absolutely enjoyable experience. Traveling with college kids who were also very happy with the 1 hr cruise.
Deborah_H, Aug 2026
It was a great tour, good length , good guide! Enjoyed our time in Portland, Maine! Loved being on the water
Erik_T, Aug 2026
Everyone in our group of eight enjoyed this!! It was enjoyable for all ages! The tour was great and informative!
Betsy_M, Aug 2026
The tour was amazing. You get to see all light houses and islands. Our tour guide was very knowledgerable and funny. You can sit in chairs or explore around the boat. My granddaughter loved it too, and she is six. It was smooth ride and about an hour. A must do if you are in Portland. Also, price is reasonable compare to other tours.
Kristina_C, Aug 2026
Boat ride has the right balance of history, fun facts, and humor. Beautiful views! Great way to spend a few hours
Tina_C, Aug 2026
Great tour of Casco Bay and the lighthouses. The tour guide was friendly and very informative. The benches to sit on or a bit uncomfortable but they put out some chairs to sit on which were much better. It was a fun one hour tour and perfect for an afternoon on a hot day.
Melanie_M, Aug 2026
A fun, quick little tour with some good Maine history. The crew was fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend..
Lori_M, Aug 2026
This tour was a nice boat ride of the Casco bay. The tour guide gave excellent narration and was quite informative. I would recommend this tour if you are interested in spending an hour learning about Portland and its history. Enjoyed the history of the lighthouses as well.
Allison_M, Aug 2026
This was a great tour! The guide Daniel was super knowledgeable and engaging. I really enjoyed learning all about the area and I learned so many fun facts.
Kathy_C, Jul 2026
Great tour and narration (Amy) on Casio bay. Perfect way to start your stay in Portland. Highly recommend
Lorraine_B, Jul 2026
It’s a must do. Seeing the light houses and learning about the history was nice. It was a beautiful day to be on the water.
Katherine_G, Jul 2026
Friendly pleasant staff. Nice vessel. Interesting information. Good tour for children. We had 3 adults and one almost-five-year-old who is easily "bored" but enjoyed the boat immensely.
Monica_D, Jul 2026
Loved the lighthouses! I only wish the tour had been longer—it left us wanting more. It was a fantastic excursion, and the captain and crew were absolutely top-notch: friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so enjoyable.
One more thing… my friend Dawn may have developed a slight crush on the captain. 😄 She wanted me to mention that if he’s single and looking for a fan club, she’d gladly take his phone number! Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
Jeannette_H, Jul 2026
I nice, hour-long cruise that gives great views of the nearby lighthouses, along with some history about them and other sights in the area.
Jennifer_B, Jul 2026
Great way to see the lighthouses and beautiful Casco Bay. The guide was excellent. Sit on the top level for the best views.
mary_C, Jul 2026
The host was shared history about the light houses and buildings as well as stories that are not well known on the tour.
Tammy_R, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was fantastic - offered interesting history and facts I never knew before even though I grew up in South Portland! The boat ride was smooth and we enjoyed being able to stand out front to get a close up view of lighthouses and islands. Loved that it was just an hour so we could fit lots of other activities into the rest of the day too!
Darlene_P, Jul 2026
Everything was great except we were seated in the main level, enclosed area and we couldn’t hear the narrator.
Kate_C, Jul 2026
The scenery was beautiful but the volume on the microphone was too low for us to hear anything when the engine of the boat was really going. Luckily, we'd already done two other tours so we didn't miss much (I don't think).
Chloe_W, Jul 2026
The scenery was beautiful, with stunning views of the coastline, historic lighthouses, and picturesque islands. The Tour guide did an excellent job sharing the history of Portland Harbor, local maritime traditions, and fascinating stories behind each lighthouse, making the cruise both relaxing and educational. Highly recommend this.
dltsnyder, Jun 2026
The amount of history we received on this tour is incredible. They were informative and friendly. Well worth the money
Douglas_W, Jun 2026
Sit back and take in the scenery and a great speaker.
You cannot imagine how beautiful the Maine coast is until you go for the ride.
Erin_C, Jun 2026
Very informative! Beautiful sights and a nice relaxing activity to do on vacation! Amy was great thank you!
diane_h, Jun 2026
Trip was great. Very informative. It was a little breezy. Would definitely bring a sweater. Saw all the light houses that would have taken longer to view if driving. Did get a chance to see a dolphin. All in all it was a nice time. Would definitely recommend this when in the area.
Kay_K, Jun 2026
This is an hour long tour, which is perfect if you just want to see a few of the highlights of the area. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! The weather was perfect!
Lara_T, Jun 2026
Nice little boat tour of Portland Harbour and lighthouses. I personally would have enjoyed a longer tour but this 1 hour was the perfect length for my 8yo’s attention span. Friendly crew.
Kurt_B, Jun 2026
Informative tour guide made it fun. There was a lot to see in 1 hour. The ride was smooth and easy to enjoy.
PAUL_D, Jun 2026
If it is a blue sky day, take a light sweater. We liked sitting on the upper deck.
Mark, our guide, is a Portland native and let us know “lobster” is incorrect whereas “lobstah” is proper pronunciation! He was a wonderful guide - fun and amazingly informative with the history and current stories. The sound system was great.
Hector_P, Jun 2026
This Ferry is very smooth and informative...we love the scenery and the view was really great...we loved it!
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