Afternoon Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Portland, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set sail for some incredible sights off the coast of Portland, Maine. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, and feel free to pick your captain and crew’s brains on the scenery. Kick back, relax, and bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy as your captain sails towards wonderful views of lighthouses and historic forts.
- An afternoon lighthouse sightseeing cruise
- Remember to look out for seals and seabirds
- Bring your own snacks, wine, and/or beer
- Feel free to ask the crew all about what you see onboard
What's Included
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 39 Portland Pier, Portland, ME 04101, USA
39 Portland Pier
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Portland (Pass By)
Casco Bay Islands (Pass By)
Bug Light Park (Pass By)
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass By)
Portland Head Light (Pass By)
Ram Island Ledge Light (Pass By)
Peaks Island (Pass By)
Fort Gorges (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 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
We had such a great time! The captain and Nash were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to get out on the water and learn about lobstering, the history of the area and lighthouses, and see so much wildlife. Highly recommend. Very fun!
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Beautiful day and the team was so interesting and knowledgeable. We loved it. The lighthouses were beautiful.
It’s a 90 year old wooden lobster boat that seats about 20 people. The guide and Captain were great. The route they took, the history of the area, and the lighthouses were fantastic.
My two sisters and I scheduled a 3:30 cruise on a Thursday. There were only two other couples, Megan our captain, and Coulter the first mate/guide. The day was pretty overcast but it was fine because it eliminated any glare off the water. We had a blast! Coulter was very knowledgeable about the history of the lighthouses and forts that we saw, and answered some of our questions with hilarious stories. We were lucky enough to spot a couple seals, and Megan also had her super sweet Frenchie Noni with her (seriously adorable and very well behaved.) Although the temps were mid to high 70’s, we had brought windbreakers and hoodies, which kept us very comfortable. The hour and a half cruise was the perfect amount of time for us, and we returned with plenty of time to check out more shops before our dinner reservation.
It’s not your typical tour. Much more intimate and relaxing way to see Portland harbor and all the lighthouses and forts. Colton was a wealth of information and Captain and her 1st mate (a frenchy) were fantastic.
Informative and lovely to be on the water. We loved it and would recommend it. Nice to het to know the great crew and all thr other passangers. Very good friendliness aboard that tour. And the Frenxhie pyp was a treat!
Lance and Nikko were great. Enjoyed the trip. A fun crew and group. Evening trip, a little cold for us Floridians.
It was entertaining. It wasn't really a sailing experience as much as a boat ride but still so fun.
It wasn't too cold but it is best to have layers when on the water.
Beautiful day with a knowledge crew. Very friendly, informative, helpful and playful. It was lighthouse day in Portland so it was a perfect day to be on a lighthouse cruise.
CK and Niko we amazing tour guides! Such knowledge and passion for the area and loved their personal connection!
This trip is the perfect amount of time. Gorgeous views You get interesting details about the surrounding area. There is plenty of time for questions. You get great photo opportunities. It’s a well thought out adventure
This was an excellent tour in a small boat with only the pilot, Captain and five passengers. It felt like a private tour of the many interesting things in the harbor as well as the lighthouses. They even pointed out 6 different lighthouses that can be seenfrom one location. We stayed by the Portland Head Light long enough to get photos and watch big waves crashing on the cliffs. It was spectacular seeing it from the water! Highly recommend the tour, especially if it’s your first time to Portland.
Had a great time! Staff was friendly and open to answering any questions we had. The clean boat was an added bonus.
Captain Lance was great. FYI, there is some narrating but mostly sightseeing and it was beautiful. I have been on a few boat tours and it was good to just take in all the sights without have to make sure you focused on what the guide was explaining. The crew was very friendly, polite, and always willing to answer our questions.
It was a beautiful tour of the harbor. We saw many picturesque light houses and other historic landmarks.
My husband and I booked this tour because it was advertised as a schooner tour. We were expecting an actual schooner, a sailing ship with masks. This boat does not come close to fitting that description. I will say your staff were great, otherwise I would have rated this as a 1, very disappointing!
Colton and Megan are the charter dynamic duo you need. They were friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and provided humor throughout the entire charter.
Staff was amazing, very helpful and accommodating nervous borders getting on and off. Informative and educational.
The captain and his deck hand were very knowledgeable and personable. We also had coverage from the light rain showers which was nice.
Nice lighthouse boat tour! The captain and crew mate were great - very knowledgeable and answered questions.
Captain had excellent boating skills to avoid the big waves and kept rocking to a minimum. I wish there was a speaker system on boat because only those sitting near the person telling about the different sites could hear. Overall an excellent adventure.
This booking is unreliable. The engine wouldn’t start… the two crew members called the owner after a check and it still wouldn’t start. Who wants to go on a crewed boat who can’t trouble shoot a failed engine?
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Charles, we are extremely sorry this happened, and we immediately issued you a full refund when it did. Our skilled mechanics on staff were able to troubleshoot the issue not long after you left, and we operated the rest of our trips for the day. We can't control when a small mechanical issue arises, but we always do our best to fix it as soon as possible.
Great tour! Very informative! Great sites! Tour guides were very friendly and awesome at giving tours
We had so much fun on this tour. The deck hand was extremely knowledgeable and both he and the Captain were wonderful
Our Casco Bay cruise with Megan and Colton was fantastic. The weather was grey, windy and then the rain came in, but we made the most of it! They had cozy blankets for everyone and took us to as many locations as the weather safely allowed.
We learned a few fun facts about each site, and they were happy to answer any questions we had.
We were able to bring our own drinks and food was allowed too!
This was a wonderful tour, despite the weather and because of the lovely crew!
Also: we accidentally double-booked for another cruise that afternoon and they were so helpful in allowing us to cancel at the last minute. Fantastic customer service and highly recommended!!!🙌🏻✨
Such a great experience seeing Portland from casco bay. The boat was small and perfect for our group. We brought snacks- pringles! And a few cans of Lambrusco. We had a wonderful time. Capt lance was very personable. We had a terrific time!
Great experience, but be prepared for waves! Meghan and Coulter were great and very knowledgeable about the islands.
Be sure to have good directions to the dock you reserved with.
Arrive early to ensure you get on the correct boat.
Excellent staff great service and small boat to enjoy the experience . It rained and they quickly adopted to the situation to keep us dry.
Great way to spend part of an afternoon. Our guides were knowledgeable about the area and made the experience very interesting. I would definitely recommend.
We had a wonderful time! Lance and Colby were professional, kind, and knowledgeable. It was a relaxed and perfect way to see the lighthouses and enjoy Portland by boat.
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