1.5 to 2-Hr Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine w/ Licensed Captain
Bar Harbor, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cruise through the scenic waters of Frenchman Bay during a leisurely sailing trip. Admire views of Acadia National Park in Maine during this sightseeing boat tour. Keep an eye out for wildlife including eagles, seals, and porpoises during the sail. Check out views of the Porcupine Islands from the spacious decks on board a Windjammer. Picnics are welcome on board.
- Sail through Frenchman Bay in Maine
- Discover beautiful views of Acadia National Park
- Encounter wildlife such as eagles and seals
- Picnic on board the spacious decks of a Windjammer
What's Included
- Beverages for Sale: wine, beer & soft drinks offered on 2pm & Sunset Trips
- Live musician on Sunset Trips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Please arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes prior to departure, and NO LATE BOARDING IS PERMITTED. Missed departures are not eligible for refunds or rebooking. Please allow extra time for parking.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes before departure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 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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Featured review
Caitlin_A
This was amazing! Would definitely do it again! The crew was awesome. They had a man singing and playing the guitar. Sunset was beautiful and even got to help lift the sails. A must do for sure!
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Curtis_B, Jul 2026
Guitar player performed only in the back of the boat. We were seated in the front of the boat and didn’t get to enjoy the music.
MariaTheresa_M, Jul 2026
This is an awesome way to experience Acadia. I loved learning about the history of the islands and taking in all the sights. It's also a great opportunity for picture taking. I highly recommend the adventure!
Kathy_Z, Jul 2026
Not much to see. We sailed too far away from land to see anything but trees, water and lobster bouys. Drinks were served an hour into sailing by one server. Very slow service.
michael_k, Jul 2026
Nice time. Add an hour for boarding and disembarkment. We took our 4 boys on it 9 and under. Bring snacks for them and you can do it, any longer and the kids start losing interest. But a great time for the money spent.
Bobbie_C, Jul 2026
Sunset cruise in Bar Harbor was spectacular The crew were amazing and the entertainment was fantastic. Sunset was spectacular
Deborah_W, Jul 2026
The staff was very kind & friendly. The captain cared about everyone's safety. It was a wonderful experience aboard his beautiful boat.
John_W, Jul 2026
Very enjoyable. Pay attention to the guidelines given by the captain . Bring jacket and definitely a camera
Carol_M, Jul 2026
From the experienced Captain’s direction to the mates making it all happen, this experience was well worth it. Perfect for all ages! Staff was friendly and helpful. Participants can help raise sails, walk around most areas of the ship, enjoy wildlife in its natural habitat, and listen to the wind and water pass by. So relaxing and calming! Note: make sure you can have at least 1 adult for each younger child.
Tammy_C, Jul 2026
It was a different and neat experience. It was also very informative as to how the sails go up and keep the ship going.
David_H, Jul 2026
The boat was quite full not a lot of room to move around. We spent a lot of time getting in and out of port. The winds were light so we did not sail a lot, used the motor.
E saw several seals and the sunset was beautiful as we pulled ack into the dock.
Pamela_M, Jul 2026
Very fun experience. I loved that I got to help raise the sails. Relaxing and pleasant evening for us
James_B, Jul 2026
Even on a nice day, it’s very cold.
Probably needed a heavy jacket, pants, and a hat.
It would be great if they served coffee or hot chocolate or something warm.
Anne_B, Jul 2026
Loved it! I went early in the season, so it was cold, but the staff provided blankets! I was grateful for this! The crew was very friendly and navigated around the bay with ease. It was a fun way to see the islands and lighthouses in the area.
Dan_G, Jul 2026
Beautiful sunset cruise. Captain was knowledgeable and shared information, was big on safety which I appreciated.
One disgruntled crew member who complained about her role to another coworker. Beyond that everyone was professional. Could have used another server for drinks.
Overall though, an amazing experience! Wonderful memories made.
David_K, Jul 2026
This trip was very disappointing. We were packed in very tight and the crew was awful. I felt like I was at the TSA check in at the airport and the crew was rude and unapologetic. Please don't waste your money.
Alena_M, Jul 2026
My experience was fun, but I didn’t realize that Viator took a 55% markup on the real cost of the tickets. I will think twice and compare costs next time.
MaryEllen_S, Jun 2026
Great way to experience Bar Harbour. Beautiful boat n very professional crew that involved tourists in sailing. Definitely would recommend.
Suzanne_R, Jun 2026
We went on a beautiful day in June. The ship was beautiful and the crew was capable and confident. It was fun helping to raise the sales and the narrative was interesting, too. The wind was good enough that we were able to sail half the time which was very special. Would highly recommend this cruise!
Andrea_M, Jun 2026
Thought we would cruise around Bar Harbor more instead of floating on Frenchman Bay. A little boring and too many people.
Margit_S, Jun 2026
The vendor called and had to cancel due to bad weather my I rescheduled it for Sunday morning. Not sure what else to say u til Sunday after taking the tour
Lori_B, Jun 2026
Great way to experience Frenchman’s bay and Acadia from the water. Informative great crew. Beautiful sunset views.
Patty_M, Jun 2026
Beautiful boat with an excellent crew, just don’t get your hopes up on seeing wildlife. We were recalling hoping to sees some seals or porpoises but all the creatures were hiding
Paula_B, Jun 2026
Beautiful, fun adventure. They were friendly and educational. Our family enjoyed it very much. I would recommend.
Jaymee_B, Jun 2026
This was a beautiful 150 ft sailboat and the captain was very knowledgeable about the area and the crew was excellent. Make sure you have a coat because the wind was up which made it very chilly but it was beautiful out in the bay.
Daryl_M, Nov 2025
The young crew was great! The Captain offered great insight to all we saw. Saw some eagles. Heard of the challenges the lobster fishermen deal with. Great insight for this mountain man!! Helped raise a sail.
Lillian_P, Oct 2025
Beautiful experience would recommend it highly. Great views, the ship was smooth and it was very well organized.
Lori_M, Oct 2025
The boat had way too many people on it. We were jam packed like sardines. For the cost of the ticket, it was unacceptable to put that many people on one boat. We suspect they combined two trips because they canceled the later one due to weather. In hindsight, For $100 more, we could’ve gone on a private charter and had a peaceful, unique experience. This was a waste of our time and money. On a positive note: the crew was nice.
Gregory_M, Oct 2025
This is an excellent way to get a view of the beauty of the surroundings from the water. A great experience.
Trish_A, Oct 2025
Very crowded, uncomfortable seating, poor sound system, could barely hear the captain so missed most of what he said. —not worth the money
Duncan_D, Oct 2025
Very nice sunset cruise around the harbor!
Comfortable seating with lots of room for everyone. Loved having a guitarist onboard!
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