Port City Lights Cruise
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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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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Great tour of the local waterways. Perfect way to see the sights you'll only see from the water. On time and convenient
Loved the history and seeing Casco Bay. This tour allowed me to see the lighthouses and islands as well. I thought Portland was a beautiful city to see from the water.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for joining us, Annette! We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing Portland, the islands, and lighthouses from the water. It’s a special way to experience the city!
Fantastic day on the tour! Saw dolphins as an added surprise! Tour guide was great, lots of history a d information!! 10 out of 10 for sure!!!
SO MUCH FUN!!! We got to walk around on the boat and learn some cool stuff about the lighthouses and town!
Great experience and great story telling from the tour guide! My toddler enjoyed watching the water and we enjoyed the history lesson with a hint of comedy.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for joining us Inna! We’re so glad the whole family enjoyed the cruise, from the little one watching the water to the stories and humor along the way! We hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Portland!
Scott was a great narrator and the whole crew was friendly and helpful.
Great viewing of the lights , beaches with history and frivolity!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for joining us, Nancy! We’re so glad Scott and the crew helped make your cruise such a fun and enjoyable experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them!
This was a tour from one of the boats. It was rather windy this day in addition to a lot of boats on the water, so the boat had a lot of movement of rocking and rolling. The guide was very informative and told us about all the light houses we encountered and the Civil War maritime history. He also told about the various people that lived along the shore line where some areas they were only there during the warmer weather and some actually stayed year around. I was amazed to hear that the water temperature never went higher than 50 degrees.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for joining us, Joan! We’re glad you enjoyed the narration and learning about the area along the way. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with this very thoughtful review!
It was fun but we couldn’t see all the we couldn’t get close to 2 of the light houses to see them due to weather
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you for joining us Annabel! We’re glad you still had a fun time despite the weather limiting some of the views. We hope to welcome you aboard again on a clearer day!
It was a fun experience with a good guide who was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. Invited comments and participation in sighting wildlife.
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you for joining us Shauna! We’re glad you had a fun experience and enjoyed spotting wildlife along the way. We hope to have you aboard again!
Very informative, lots of fun with the tour guide. Learned more about Portland than I ever knew before.
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you for joining us Patricia! We’re so glad you had fun and discovered something new about Portland along the way. We hope to have you back for another adventure!
Really enjoyed the boat tour! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The views were beautiful, the boat was comfortable, and the crew was friendly and helpful. The tour was well organized and gave us a great way to see the coastline and enjoy the scenery. Definitely a great experience and something I would recommend to anyone visiting Portland!
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you for joining us! We’re so glad you had such a wonderful time on the water and enjoyed your time along the coast. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again!
This is a good tour of 3 lighthouses in 1 tour, especially for those without personal transport. Our Portlander guide, Eric, provided us w a good balance of history, humor and info on local haunts. The 2 lighthouse with lobster roll is a much better value!
The tour was wonderful. Learned a lot of information about Maine from our tour guide. The boat has a covered top that keeps the rain out for the most part.
Me and my wife celebrating anniversary. This was a great experience. The guide did a great job. Loved seeing the lighthouses and being on the water. Would recommend to anyone.
Crew was nice. The boat was clean and comfortable. Weather was beautiful. We saw 4 light houses and purchased some local beverages. It was the perfect length. 1 hour tour and lovely views.
Super fun tour with a great tour guide! My reservation got moved a few times, but the company graciously offered to upgrade me to a longer tour free of charge. That stellar customer service, plus the great tour guide, deserve 5 stars. Bring a sweatshirt if you sit up on top!
The guide was very informative. He provided a great deal of history. It was a great way to see the light houses.
The excursion was timely and efficiently managed. The tour guide provided an informative survey with regard to all we experienced. The boat was clean and provided ample room to view and take photographs
We have taken family on Casco Bay Ferries. The experience was good. I have seen this boat before from land at Portland Head light park. But the experience on the water was amazing and commentary was great. Thanks to all the crew.
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.
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.
It was a great tour, good length , good guide! Enjoyed our time in Portland, Maine! Loved being on the water
Everyone in our group of eight enjoyed this!! It was enjoyable for all ages! The tour was great and informative!
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.
Boat ride has the right balance of history, fun facts, and humor. Beautiful views! Great way to spend a few hours
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.
A fun, quick little tour with some good Maine history. The crew was fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend..
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.
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.
Great tour and narration (Amy) on Casio bay. Perfect way to start your stay in Portland. Highly recommend
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