Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Portland, USA
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Half maritime adventure, half sightseeing exploration, the best way to catch Portland’s history is from the water. Gliding along Diamond Pass, you’ll catch views of Civil War–era forts, historic lighthouses, and likely some lobster boats bobbing in the breeze. Perfect for all ages, you’ll get to know the city and its maritime heritage, all while taking in its most scenic side.
- Bar, snacks, and comfortable restrooms onboard your vessel
- Explore Portland Harbor, learning about its history from your knowledgeable crew
- Witness Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington
- Nab views of the Casco Bay Islands, Fort Gorges, and more
What's Included
- Restroom on board
- Bar and snackbar
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Portland Head Light (Pass By)
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass By)
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (Pass By)
Fort Gorges (Pass By)
Ram Island Ledge Light (Pass By)
Casco Bay Islands (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
- 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 757 reviews
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Renee_S, Jul 2026
Beautiful and relaxing! A great way to see Portland from the water! Would recommend taking a light jacket as it’s cooler on the water.
Heather_T, Jul 2026
Exceeded expectations!! Saw so much of the area and learned a ton. Loved getting to see the seals, lighthouses and homes along the shore. Guide was great! It was nice having a cocktail during it was well.
Rance_B, Jul 2026
Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The tour guide, Mark, was outstanding and made the experience very enjoyable.
Rowena_B, Jul 2026
Captain and cruise tour guide was so friendly and accommodating. Captain even said hello to my fur babies on board! The cruise was very nice and smooth sailing. Got to see seals too! Highly recommended!
Rossen_E, Jul 2026
This is a very nice cruise. You would learn a lot about the history of portland and those of the light houses. We were able to see some seals too. Would recommend this to other friends and family.
Darla_P, Jul 2026
Great experience! Tour guide was fun and learned alot about Portland history and his entertaining stories about growing up in Portland. Learned interesting details about each lighthouse, island, and fort. Clean restrooms. Recommend!!
Katrina_L, Jul 2026
The very informative history of the area, humorous crew and fascinating views! You definitely won’t be disappointed with this excursion!
Soumiya_Z, Jul 2026
Fun cruise! Loved hearing the history and seeing the lighthouses and some wildlife! Relaxing, there were refreshments for purchase and air conditioned inside part as well!
Donna_B, Jul 2026
Relaxing and informative. Our Guide, Mark, was excellent. The boat was clean. You can be inside with air conditioning, or outside in the breeze.
Marie_S, Jun 2026
Great tour. The guide knew his history. My husband is a history professor so it takes a lot of knowledge to impress him and this tour did.
james_s, Jun 2026
Boat tour as advertised after 1030 rescheduled to 215
Host was very entertaining between knowledge facts and well spoken
Mia_E, Jun 2026
We had a great time. Captain and guide were excellent hosts and the guide kept us entertained and shared great information and history.
Jennifer_B, Jun 2026
This was a wonderful tour! The boat crew was very friendly and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. We got to see a lot during the trip and it was a really nice way to see the coastline. Definitely recommend.
Tracy_J, Jun 2026
Great experience! Knowledgeable guide! We had a great time seeing the lighthouses and islands. Would recommend!
Briand_l, Jun 2026
The boat tour around Casco Bay was fantastic! The crew and our guide were all very friendly and helpful as we cruised around the bay and saw several lighthouses and other interesting sites. They also serve beverages on board which, for the adult variety, were reasonably priced.
Barbara_D, Jun 2026
Perfect in every way! Amy was knowledgeable and shared good facts and information while not being too overbearing. We loved this tour!
Caitlin_C, Jun 2026
Well worth it! Tour guide was knowledgeable and it was interesting and relaxing at the same time.
Had some technical difficulties but they solved it quickly.
Karen_P, Jun 2026
My husband and I loved it. Definitely recommend it but dress very warm. It was frigid for June 1st. The guide shared so much interesting historical information and the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful!
lynda_s, May 2026
Excellent tour of the harbor and lighthouses. The crew was great and knowledgeable about the history of Portland. It can get cold and windy out on the water so make sure you pack a windbreaker or sweatshirt.
Tiffany_K, May 2026
Prior to departure I inquired on my ticket saying what's included. The bar and snack was checked saying it was included in the pricing. Mark the bartender stated it was false advertisement from trip advisors site. Stating that you have to pay for the bar and snacks while on the trip. This is false advertisement and misleading in what's included on the excursion trip.
Kim_M, May 2026
Great harbor boat trip on a short cruise stop in Portland Maine. The cruise guide was very knowledgeable and enlightening!
Nitish_N, May 2026
Great tour, excellent commentary by the guide. Make sure you get the top deck seating area of the boat to catch the views.
Lindsay_G, May 2026
Scenic boat ride with a lot of great information. The guide and crew were professional and kind. Dress warm and bring a hat on cool days.
Suzanne_R, May 2026
Great high level overview. Would do again!
The tour guides give great history over view of the area.
HOA_F, May 2026
There's wonderful history about this place. The tour was fun and informative. We would do this cruise again.
Steven_M, Oct 2025
Very informative. Great way to learn about the general area and history. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful views of lighthouses and city.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you enjoyed the Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise and found it a very informative way to learn about the history and see the beautiful views of the city and lighthouses. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly and knowledgeable crew!
Nicole_G, Oct 2025
Beautiful views of Portland and the nearby islands. All the lighthouses and the fall foliage accompanied by a great tour guide born and bred in Portland made this tour awesome. Learned and laughed a lot!
Michael_E, Oct 2025
Great trip! Well worth your time and money. The guide is knowledgeable and entertaining. Beautiful scenery.
John_M, Oct 2025
The narration and information is top notch. However, only a few of the talking points were things you were actually seeing as you drove. In fact one, “off to your right in the water, you may see …”. We weren’t near water - for long time. I listened to the history later in my room when I wasn’t distracted from driving. It was very interesting. I did stop a few times on the side of the road to walk or take a photo. The drive was beautiful.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback on the narration! We sincerely apologize that some talking points didn't perfectly align with the current scenery. We are reviewing the tour timing to ensure a better experience.
Erin_T, Oct 2025
Very informative, beautiful views, and great crew!! The light houses and old military forts were very cool!
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