Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
See a new vantage on Portland and the Maine coast—and enjoy a relaxing excursion out on the water—on this sailing tour. Make your own way to the Maine State Pier, and hop aboard a traditional, Maine-built windjammer. Once you set sail, soak up the sea breezes, look out for seals, and even take a turn at hoisting the sails or behind the ship’s wheel.
- See a perspective on Portland that most visitors miss
- Enjoy the relaxing pace aboard a traditional, Maine-built windjammer
- Bring your own snacks, refreshments, and alcoholic drinks
- This family-friendly outing is suitable for kids and adults
What's Included
- 2 Hour Cruise
- Schooners are equipped with life jackets for adults and children
- Food and Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Maine State Pier, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Come to the dockhouse at 56 Commercial Street and give your name.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet at the designated meeting location in Portland for this Casco Bay tall-ship cruise. Once you check in and board your historic windjammer boat, find a seat and relax. Remember you can also bring your own alcohol, drinks, and snacks, or a meal with you on board to enjoy during your time on the water. If you’d like to try and hoist the sails or be behind the ship’s wheel, let your guide know before you set sail.
As you cruise, your guide navigates the bay with ease, giving you great viewing points to take in the Maine Coast and Portland. Sightseeing highlights can include lighthouses, seals, and seabirds.
Your Casco Bay cruise lands back at the pier in Portland for drop-off after your experience ends.
As you cruise, your guide navigates the bay with ease, giving you great viewing points to take in the Maine Coast and Portland. Sightseeing highlights can include lighthouses, seals, and seabirds.
Your Casco Bay cruise lands back at the pier in Portland for drop-off after your experience ends.
Portland (Pass By)
Casco Bay (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 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
Amanda_B
Fun experience! The history of the boat was really cool, the bay was pretty, and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly.
Reviews
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Randal_S, Jul 2026
Very peaceful boat ride with beautiful views. The crew, boarding ticket staff was great. I had missed my early boat ride ( running late ) they worked with me to find another boat ride later the same day
Kendra_B, Jul 2026
We started out in the morning with little breeze, but the crew was fabulous and we motored out and found the wind. As predicted, the winds picked up as mid-day approached and we had a great sail!
Leonard_B, Jul 2026
The trip was amazing! We were on the smaller of the 2 boats and had a great time! The crew was great! We were mostly interested in seeing lighthouses and this trip did not disappoint. We booked this through Viator, and that was a mistake. Their custom service is terrible. We kept trying to get out tickets online and couldn't. We had to download the app, then received a link in an email, which pretty much took us back to same page that showed that this is not the ticket, that we need to download the app to get the tickets. We went round and round on this for days. Finally on the morning of the cruise, about 2 hours before we were scheduled to sail, we called Viator customer support. We spent a lot of time on the phone and were told that they couldn't contact anyone with the ship company because they wouldn't be open for a couple more hours since they were on the west coast. Our trip is in Portland Maine on the east coast. This woman didn't have it together. Much like trying to get the tickets, this just kept going round and round. We finally just went to the location and asked if we were on the list, and we were, but the boat was sailing from a different dock. The cruise company tried to contact all the passengers, but we were never notified of the change. Luckily we had time to walk to the other dock and made it on the ship in plenty of time. The trip was amazing, Viator, not so much.
Patricia_J, May 2026
Captain and crew are first rate and just nice people! As is girl at intake. Enjoyed first time so much went on sunset sail on second round. Good for the soul and fun! Should bring a jacket though when sails are full and they are moving well. Can’t say enough. Thanks!
Ihgy454, Aug 2025
Lovely experience wandering the harbor. Had a mid afternoon flight. Do the perfect am activity. Staff was lovely
Robert_L, Jul 2025
It is just a funexperience for two hours with a friendly crew. The schooner left on time and returned as expected. The fact that we had winds that day allowed the sails to go up - a plus
Michael_B, Jun 2025
Captain Noah was great
Wonderful time
Have done once before
Thank you so much for your time
We look forward to helping
Jean_N, Jun 2025
Simple, lovely cruise. The crew shared info and conversation with the guests. It was quiet, a real treat to hear the ripples lapping against the hull as we glided thru the water. Our favorite of 4 short cruises we enjoyed along the Maine coast!
Paul_P, Jun 2025
The boat is historic and the bay is pretty but your crew may or may not tell you much… and if there is low wind they don’t use the motor to get to any sights you just float.
aprilperez, Jun 2025
This was such an amazing experience and everyone was so knowledgeable and safe. We also had the best weather too!
susie_n, Jun 2025
Fabulous boat/ship with knowledgeable crew! Make sure to layer up even though you don’t think it will be necessary.
Patrick_W, May 2025
The Captain and crew were great. Let us help pull the sail up and briefly steer the boat. This is not really a narrated trip, but the crew will answer any questions about the sites viewed. The Captain also had lots of stories. We would certainly do this again.
Amanda_B, May 2025
Fun experience! The history of the boat was really cool, the bay was pretty, and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly.
Laura_B, May 2025
What a great experience! The crew is knowledgeable and so friendly. Trust me.....you are in good hands! The views are so pretty. Well worth every penny and minute. We loved it!
brian_c, Oct 2024
This excursion never happened. Waist of my time & planning
My credit card was charged day before the trip & confirmed for the 12:00 noon tour. I called & a left message to inform tour operator that we had to clear customs at 11am in Portland also that we would be there for our 12:00 sailing. We were first off our cruise ship. Then morning of tour operator texted. informing us they did not have a 12:00 but had room at the 11:00 sailing. Also had a 1:30 sailing. We accepted the 1:30 only to be texted after informing us there was no room in the 1:30 tour for 4 passengers. Then no room for 2 passengers. Our tour was booked months in advance with zero contact from Viator or tour company of any changes. Also this was the only tall ship tour listed so we had no options to even book a 1:30
My advice would be find another port. Pass on this one.
Karen_S, Oct 2024
It was a great experience. Many thanks to the crew. They were professional friendly and a lot of fun. We are so glad we did this. Sailing in New England was fabulous.
Barbara_C, Oct 2024
The water in the bay was very calm giving us a nice peaceful ride. The Schooners are beautiful and well cared for and the crew provided great information and were very professional and friendly!
Deborah_A, Oct 2024
So glad we booked our schooner cruise with this company. Great communication prior to the cruise. Every staff member, from dock check-in to the sailing crew was friendly and personable. Seating is on the wood cabin roof, so bring a jacket to sit on. You can get up and walk around and help hoist sails. The crew know a lot of history and general knowledge about the bay area. We had so much fun. Our weather was sunny with a light breeze, so they did use the motor once in a while just to keep us cruising along. We saw seals, loons, lobster boats and several lighthouses. I would definitely recommend!
Kathy_K, Sep 2024
Heeling was amazing! Had never been on such an exhilarating sail. Captain and crew were nice and seemed to handle windy/chilly conditions well. Quite a thrilling ride!
Donna_H, Sep 2024
The “captain” shared a brief history of this lovingly restored boat before setting out for our 2 hour cruise. It was a sailing vessel, but we were motored the whole trip. 4 star rating due to overcrowded feel, lack of and water, snack etc/ even for purchase, uncomfortable seating, no shaded areas to escape. The crew was young and friendly. Woman at ticket office not so much. Didn’t feel like the thrill it could have been.
Kelly_O, Aug 2024
Very relaxing and great views of the bay. I highly recommend! The staff was amazing as well. You can bring your own drinks and snacks.
barbholtcamp, Aug 2024
Beautiful weather, crew friendly, experienced. Only negative was getting correct info about parking prior to trip. Theyvdid not mention all day parking for $25 adjacent to wharf.
Todd_G, Aug 2024
Great scenes! Wonderful guide! We’d love to do this again. The scenery in Portland was spectacular. We would do this again.
Lesley_S, Aug 2024
It was so serene as we quietly sailed across the bay. We had a lovely breeze and it was like a like break from the noise on land
Jacqueline_B, Aug 2024
The crew and captain were amazing. Sail was pleasant and we learned at lot. The crew was very knowledgeable of the sights.
Mitchell_D, Jul 2024
If there were 10 star ratings they would have earned it. This is not a fru fry fake tall ship. It’s the real deal. The crew were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
What an amazing experience. Seriously, just book it!
VIRGINIA_D, Jun 2024
Super nice staff. Great smooth ride. Plus we had a gorgeous day of suneshine. Everyone on board was happy!
Carlos_D, Jun 2024
My Wife and I had the wonderful oportunity and experience to join Capitan Chelsea and her crew on the Bagheera on this really relaxing and romantic sealing, her and her crew really engaged with all passengers they did make sure everyone was well enjoying the ride and get to know a little be our surroundings and what is to be a Capitan of a boat, what I love the boat was Capited by a woman, she did really lead us all to have the best experience possible, definitely will recommended and we will repeated again.
Richard_J, Jun 2024
The cruise was excellent; nice boat and crew. However, be prepared for the "Viator Highway Robbery" as we had no idea that their fee would be $140 additional for our group of 4 Seniors. Use Portland Schooner web site direct! Some small Viator service fee would have been fine.
Bob_B, Jun 2024
Beautiful sunny day. Crew was engaging , courteous, knowledgeable, and encouraged
All on boat to help with sails , but not required.
Thank you
Bob & Eliza Bushn
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