Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Portland, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maine’s lighthouses are beautiful, but they’re even more gorgeous from the water. You’ll get those epic views and more on this scenic, intimate cruise, traveling from Portland’s Old Port to the harbor’s best sights. You’ll witness the old-school lighthouses, the islands of Casco Bay, a Civil War–era fort, and so much more. With a drink in hand, it’s a great way to start—or end—your time in Portland.
- Relax on an intimate vessel, taking in the city's most iconic sights
- Witness Portland Head Light, commissioned by George Washington
- Learn about local wildlife, nature, and the city's fishing heritage
- Cash bar available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks—locally crafted
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesOne canned local, craft, alcoholic beverage or NA drink included per person
- Option to purchase additional drinks aboard (credit card only)
- Restroom Available At Departure Location / NOT Onboard the Boat
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- NO Restroom Onboard the Boat
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Portland Beer Hub320 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
BOAT DEPARTS DOCK RIGHT AT TOUR TIME! Arrive 15 MINUTES before the start time of your tour. Meet inside of the retail store, Portland Beer Hub (320 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101), in downtown Portland's Old Port. Portland Beer Hub staff will lead you to the dock and to your vessel!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.1:00 pm
Itinerary
Bug Light Park (Pass By)
Portland Head Light (Pass By)
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass By)
Ram Island Ledge Light (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
4.7
based on 55 reviews
Kate_W, Oct 2025
It was a lovely boat ride with beautiful views of multiple lighthouses. The view of the city from the water was gorgeous. We were very comfortable on the small boat. Our captain was friendly and our deckhand was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We are very glad we added this to our itinerary.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so happy you joined us on the water! It really is a special way to see the lighthouses and take in those city views. Our crew will love hearing your kind words — we’re thrilled it was such a comfortable and memorable part of your trip.
Elaine_G, Sep 2025
Enjoyable for all ages. Scenic tour of lighthouses was excellent. Guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so happy to hear everyone enjoyed the lighthouse tour! Our guides love sharing those incredible coastal views and Portland’s maritime stories. Thanks for joining us — hope you’ll cruise with us again someday!
Melissa_S, May 2025
The crew was so friendly and very knowledgeable about all the islands, landmarks and history. They were so polite and attentive to everyone's needs.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so glad you joined us for the cruise! Our crew will be thrilled to know their hospitality and stories made the trip memorable. It’s such a special way to take in the islands and lighthouses — thanks for spending time with us on the bay!
STEPHEN_T, Oct 2024
Great way to see the lighthouse and enjoy the harbor views. After the harbor we enjoyed a lobster dinner with friends at a local restaurant overlooking the harbor.
Lydia_C, Oct 2024
The crew was really lovely and very knowledgeable, Jonah and Austin were wonderful people to take us around the lighthouses.
Doug_W, Oct 2024
Jonah did an awesome job and we both loved the tour. Great job! A beautiful place. Portland lighthouse is worth seeing from the water !
Christina_R, Oct 2024
This was the best part of our week long trip. Perfect weather, comfortable ride, knowledgeable crew. Fantastic
Keith_B, Oct 2024
Nice, friendly, and knowledgeable crew. Fun experience! Got a little education on the history too! Comfortable boat!
George_P, Oct 2024
Crew and staff were very accommodating. It was a cold rainy day in Early October, 2024. We were also running late from another tour. Most travelers cancelled or no showed for this tour/cruise. But, we elected to continue and were not disappointed. Very knowledgeable guides who answered all our questions and more. It felt like we were cruising with family. Beautiful boat tour and stunning views.
Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for the great review! Sometimes when the conditions are seemingly less than ideal, the trips can be extra special. Thanks for joining us and we hope to see you again!
Richard_W, Sep 2024
Small group, great interaction with guests and crew. Phil and Jonah were awesome and interacted well with everyone. Both knowledgeable about the lighthouse and the area
melody_n, Sep 2024
Our captain and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a small group so it was more personable.
Linda_L, Sep 2024
Capt Steve was fantastic and Jonah our guide was incredible. It was so enjoyable being on the boat, weather was perfect & the stories/ history shared was fascinating.
Denise_G, Sep 2024
The crew was informative, funny, and went out of their way to make the cruise enjoyable for all aboard. I highly recommend taking this cruise.
Kerrilyn_E, Sep 2024
Boat tour was fantastic ! Excellent staff who provided great sights of Portland Harbor lighthouses, forts and history. Tour includes free local beer or beverage!
howardhay, Sep 2024
excellent guides - perfect trip around Casco Bay to see 4 lighthouses - definitely saw the best views of Portland Head Light
Kathy_A, Sep 2024
We had the pleasure of touring with Pete and Jonah, they made the experience awesome by telling us history of the area and looking at sea life.
Gordon_P, Aug 2024
Super tour! Weather was beautiful and Jonah and Captain Austin were both wonderful! Would highly recommend this tour!
Cheryl_B, Aug 2024
The day was a little dreary, but the crew more than made up for this with their knowledge and stories of the area and sites. I would highly recommend them for your next excursion.
Ryan_N, Jul 2024
It was great! We saw a ton of stuff and learned a lot about the history of Portland. The lighthouses were especially cool.
Stephen_C, Jul 2024
Pleasant 1 1/2 hour journey around the bay with narration and beverages included. I would not want to be on this small (30 foot) boat on a windy day.
Nicholas_S, Jul 2024
The crew was great and so knowledgeable. We had awesome views of the lighthouses and even got a bonus seal!
Brad_G, Jul 2024
Fantastic experience, lovely crew, perfect length, seemed great for families and adults. I'd definitely recommend and would do this your myself again.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our crew and found the tour to be the perfect length and a great experience for both families and adults. That is what we are striving for!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on board for another adventure soon!
Joan_K, Jul 2024
The crew was knowledgeable-kind-a fun trip -thank you for a sweet ride -we saw a porpoise family and seal while moving through a beautiful afternoon on the Maine Atlantic
Brett_M, Jun 2024
Very knowledgeable about the lighthouses and forts. The weather was perfect and the water was calm. I would highly recommend this tour.
Robert_M, Jun 2024
Taking the time to get out on the water was a great decision. The crew at this helped keep an entertaining trip lively! Captain Chris was great even through choppy waters, even to throw some great trivia our way!
This tour is a must for anyone looking for 2 hours on the water viewing lighthouses from how they were intended to be seen.
Lori_A, Oct 2023
My sister and I enjoyed the tour immensely. Weather was perfect! Your staff and captain were fabulous! Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting Portland!!!
Chris_J, Oct 2023
It was a beautiful day with very friendly guys operating the boat. Our guide was pretty knowledgeable. It was a small vessel; we envisioned a much larger one. This was not a misrepresentation on their part, just based on our past experience. We were with two other couples. A nice intimate experience. They were on time with pickup and drop off.
Phyllis_R, Oct 2023
Pleasant cruise and friendly crew. I was a little disappointed we didn't see more lighthouses. We also had issues finding the correct place to board the boat; address given was for the Portland Pier, but boat was a couple docks away. If the weather had been better, it would have helped, but it was also a lot of money for a short trip.
Brittany_P, Oct 2023
Captain Mark and first mate Evan were fun, friendly and informative, basically historians. The views were spectacular and we were able to get very close to all the sites. The boat was comfortable and covered in case of bad weather. Drink selection was all local and water. Great recommendations offered for the remainder of our trip. Totally recommend this tour!
Marilyn_H, Oct 2023
Loved the lighthouses but due to the winds we weren’t able to enjoy the lighthouses or take good pictures. I know it was for safety.
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