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
Brooke_R
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!
Reviews
4.5
based on 78 reviews
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Kristen_B, Jul 2026
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.
Catherine_V, Jun 2026
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.
Timothy_R, Jun 2026
We're here for
Our visit in late june. You want to bring a light jacket because it's much cooler out on the water. That being said, all I have to say, was a great way to end the day. I recommend this for anybody who wants a nice leisurely cruise around the bay, with some interesting views of old white houses
ANN_B, Jun 2026
I was expecting more tourist information.
Was expecting guide to point out and tell about all landmarks.
Boat ride was good.
Mike_F, Jun 2026
There's a lot of history discussed,there's some cool aquatic wildlife to be seen & it's quite beautiful scenery
Andrew_G, Jun 2026
Nice way to spend part of our afternoon in Portland. The ride was relaxing, the views were beautiful, and the crew was professional and very friendly.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Andrew, thanks for cruising with us!
Adam_S, Jun 2026
Awesome crew super friendly. Great experience traveling around looking at lighthouses. We brought our 15 month old and had zero issues!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're so glad you had a great time with your family!
Kathy_M, Jun 2026
This is a nice cruise that let's you see several lighthouses and forts. We also saw sea birds and a porpoise.
Colter, our guide, was an entertaining and fun guy! Our boat captain did a great job navigating choppy waters. It was raining at first but the weather cleared-up and it was dry when we returned.
We visited Luke's Lobsters at the end of the pier where we had gotten on the boat. The lobster roll was excellent!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you out again soon!
Kay_B, Jun 2026
Great experience. Colter was a great guide with a lot of information and very friendly. Enjoyed learning about the local history and seeing the lighthouses.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Kay, thanks for sharing! We hope you'll come back soon.
Stacy_L, May 2026
Had a great time despite the weather. The Captain and First Mate were awesome! Would recommend to other.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Stacy, thanks for letting us know! We appreciate you cruising with us.
Yanina_N, Mar 2026
It is simple and chill. Bring snacks and you will have a blast. It is great to see Portland lighthouse from the water - I only saw it from the ground before.
Anna_T, Dec 2025
An amazing hour and a half spent on water! Beautiful views of the harbor and its lighthouses. There's not too much talking, so you can enjoy your time while getting all the necessary information.
Theresa_B, Oct 2025
Great experience! Fun and Informative! Bring your own wine or beer! Captain Greg and nick were amazing! Highly recommend!
Christopher_P, Oct 2025
Weather didn’t allow much of a “cruise.” Crew did their best to make it worthwhile. The viator company and the cruise company were exceptionally helpful in accommodation our family w special needs. Much appreciated.
Marianne_L, Sep 2025
Last minute decision after docking in Portland on our cruise. The boat was within walking distance to our ship. Weather was perfect and we so enjoyed the ride and the history of the lighthouses and sights along the way.
Gopal_R, Sep 2025
Time on the water was excellent. View of lighthouses and coast was beautiful. Family and children friendly.
Alecia_A, Sep 2025
We chose this tour over a sailing tour due to the unknown of wind conditions for sailing. Loved hearing the history of the boat as well as history of lighthouses, Portland and surrounding islands. The captain & his assistant were engaging and informative.
Malea_D, Sep 2025
Great small boat ride and very informative. Staff was friendly and showcased 7 lighthouses. Good for those who get sea sick.
Lauren_I, Sep 2025
Super friendly captain and Erica first mate- super cool people ! . It was a beautiful day for taking this tour . One disappointment we didn’t get up close to the light houses as they were so in the distance that we used our phones to zoom in . So we actually seen few lighthouses and more forts .
Getald_L, Sep 2025
Both captain and co captain were very knowledgeable. Nash was one of them. Liked hearing about the scenery.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for taking the time to review your experience, we're glad you enjoyed!
Lynn_S, Sep 2025
Lots of fun! Very laid back and pleasant experience. Greg and Erica were awesome. A beautiful ride to see the lighthouses.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Great to hear you had a good time! Thanks for coming out with us.
Brian_L, Sep 2025
We had a nice tour of the lighthouses. Jacob and Sam were great and so much fun. Enjoyed seeing Portland from the water.
Susan_D, Aug 2025
Wonderful experience. Lighthouses were beautiful. The crew was knowledgeable and so pleasant. So much to see. We went to see one of the lighthouses the crew had shown us by land. Boat was comfortable. Weather was perfect. Highly recommend. Only criticism was the parking. The location was easy to find. However parking was $32 for 3 hours.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Susan, thanks for the feedback! We appreciate you coming out with us.
Rex_D, Aug 2025
Essentially we just got a boat ride around the area for about an hour and 15 minutes. There was no narration (and even if there was, you probably could not have heard over the noise of the boat) and although we saw some lighthouses among other things, we didn’t stop and look or really discuss them. We didn’t even reach the lighthouse we really wanted to see at all(although it was advertised). Small boat that was pretty rocky. The people were very friendly, but we really wished we would have went with a different venue.
Kasey_E, Aug 2025
Captain and first mate were so informative about everything, answered every question and engaging guides. Thank you!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Glad to hear you enjoyed the crew! They work really hard and we're lucky to have them.
Linda_P, Jul 2025
Captain Greg and First mate Erica, were so much fun. Saw a sunken pirate ship some lighthouses. Unable to go out to the third lighthouse due to rough water but was still able to see if from a distance.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
H Linda, thanks for coming out on a lighthouse cruise! We hope to welcome you aboard again soon.
Brooke_R, Jul 2025
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Brooke, thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the experience.
Genevieve_T, Jun 2025
This was absolutely wonderful! I took my kids and my husband and my sister and her brother-in-law and we had such a great time. It’s basically a small boat with Christmas lights all over it and the driver is so sweet… She points out all these fun things about Maine as you drive along. There’s a spectacular story about an island. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks so much for coming out with us!! We're so glad you loved it.
Kelly_B, Oct 2024
It is a little hard to find but worth it. Captain and guide were so nice and very funny! They taught us many things that we didn't know and threw in some 'fun facts!' Very enjoyable time!
Heather_B, Oct 2024
Nick was absolutely spot on with his history & interacting with all the guests on board. It was a perfect way to take in the harbor and view the iconic lighthouse of the area. Luke, the captain, kept his eyes out for wildlife and we were able to catch a glimpse of a couple along the voyage. Time well spent while in Portland!
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