Sunset Lighthouse Cruise
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Portland, USA
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Relax and unwind at sunset on this guided cruise of Casco Bay, Maine. Set off from the city of Portland and listen as your guide narrates your journey, sharing interesting facts and history about the area as you pass lighthouses and former military forts. It’s an ideal way to end a busy sightseeing day or begin a romantic evening.
- Soak up the evening sun and views of Casco Bay, Maine
- Learn about a WWII shipyard that used to employ thousands of people
- Keep your eyes peeled for the chance to see seals, dolphins, and more
- Make memories to last a lifetime with friends, family, or by yourself
What's Included
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 170 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Look for a blue and white building marked "Long Wharf" on top. We're the middle window. The cruise departs from here as well.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Portland Head Light (Pass By)
Liberty Ship Memorial (Pass By)
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass By)
Fort Gorges (Pass By)
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 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 241 reviews
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Renee_M, Aug 2026
The boat was beautiful. Well maintained. Nice bar. The bathrooms very nice and clean. It's nice to hear about landmarks and history, but this cruise was information overload. The man speaking was very informative, but I am not sure if he caught a breath. There were only 3 minutes he wasn't speaking. I could be wrong, but I believe most people choose this sunset cruise for a relaxing time out on the water, not so much a history lesson. There was no time to reflect and enjoy the beauty of the bay when someone was speaking the entirety of the trip. The enclosed area inside with the high top tables would be nice if there were chairs.
Neil_S, Aug 2026
Great time! Friendly crew. Loved the information given by our MC for the evening. Sunset and lighthouses were fantastic.
David_M, Aug 2026
Wonderful experience! Crew and tour guide very knowledgeable. Also very entertaining! Loved that it was made personable
Amy_S, Aug 2026
Excellent experience. The guide was a local and we got tons of history and information that was very interesting!
Shelly_K, Aug 2026
We enjoyed our sunset cruise of Portland. The captain and crew were fun and informative. There was plenty of room on the boat to walk around and take pictures. The captain also offered guests to helm the boat, which my daughter accepted. The evening was cloudy so we didn’t get the beautiful sunset views but the trip was worth it no matter. We saw seals and lots of birds.
Liberty_D, Aug 2026
Boat's departure was timely, boat was neat, staff were polite, especially the narrator. It was a delightful experience.
Beth_S, Aug 2026
Very enjoyable sunset cruise. The narrator gave a lot of very interesting personalized information he was funny without being cheesy. We saw a gorgeous sunset. The staff was accomdading for our guest who walks very slowly with a cane.
There were chips, wine beer, sodas and water available for purchase.
There was a bathroom available on the boat.
Super easy and fun!
Nancy_F, Aug 2026
Such a pleasant excursion! We were able to beautiful pictures. Lots of interesting information (and jokes🤣) provided. Staff as friendly and informative. Relaxing time of day to see great views of lighthouses and the city. We would definitely recommend this trip.
Joshua_S, Aug 2026
It was a beautiful ride with an excellent crew on board. Our tour guide some excellent personal stories and ties to tie into the history of the surrounding area
Marcella_S, Aug 2026
It was a very relaxing boat ride. We were able to see seals and Osprey. The guide was knowledgeable and personable. Drinks were reasonably priced.
John_M, Aug 2026
The tour guide made this cruise outstanding. The cruise itself allowed us to see the coastline and surrounding islands. The tour guide explained it all with a great sense of humor..
Lauren_Z, Aug 2026
The tour was great and the tour guide was the best part! AC seating or outside option was great. Would do again
Maridee_E, Aug 2026
The crew/captain/guide and land staff were all great, highly professional, courteous, and genuinely pleased to have us as guests (unlike some tourist activities). Very interesting historical info provided by guide. Captain was gracious and provided excellent smooth ride, making sure all sides of the boat could have clear views of the sights. There is a bar on board, again with friendly, knowledgable bartender. We saw some seals, interesting birds, several islands, 3 lighthouses and a beautiful sunset. Well worth it!
Ana_C, Jul 2026
The views were beautiful. The captain and his crew were very friendly and the historical facts and tour were very good.
Jason_C, Jul 2026
Very intuitive. Had a small bar. Beautiful views. And very friendly staff. Highly recommend. And we saw Andre the seal. If ya know ya know.....
Lenny_V, Jul 2026
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Took time to answer all questions and pointed out interesting sightings and points.
Loriann_M, Jul 2026
The cruise was pretty but we couldn’t hear the narration so we didn’t know what we were seeing. I took the tour to learn more about Casco Bay but didn’t.
Christy_H, Jul 2026
Great experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing evening activity. Great way to see the islands and lighthouses around the bay.
Shelly_C, Jul 2026
This was a very nice boat tour and the tour guide was very informative and had a fun personality. Even though it may be a warm day, take a jacket/sweatshirt, it does get a little chilly after the sun goes down. I would definitely do this again. Maine is beautiful!
Jeremy_H, Jul 2026
Great tour. Our guide was well versed in the area and gave great information. His jokes made the trip fun.
Roberta_R, Jul 2026
Very nice experience on the sunset cruise despite the fact that we were not able to see sunset that evening. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and amusing. We learned about the many small islands that we passed on the cruise.
Janet_S, Jul 2026
We had a great time on this excursion. The crew was fun, especially Carl who was our guide. He was the perfect amount of funny and informative. We were laughing the whole time. The overview didn’t list it, but there was a full bar on the boat. I looked at booking a smaller group cruise and I am so glad I didn’t. The waters were rough so I can’t imagine what that would have been like. And, the other cruise was more expensive.
anka68, Jul 2026
Don’t forget to bring hoody or jacket. It gets windy and cold. The rest is very enjoyable. Beautiful, picture perfect views
Allyce_S, Jul 2026
The cruise covered a large area and there was lots of interesting information about historical sites.
Unfortunately, it was quite chilly so my husband and I spent part of the cruise inside. For some reason, we couldn’t hear the tour guide in that part of the ship. Weather permitting, it’s best to remain outside.
Jessica_S, Jul 2026
Lovely sunset tour with lots of amazing information about the bay and island. Great way to experience the first evening in Portland
Jenney_J, Jul 2026
Wonderful cruise with incredible views
I took too many photos to count!
My teenager enjoyed the history lessons from the speaker.
Clark_W, Jul 2026
The tour guide and the crew were awesome. He gave some very insightful information on the history of the bay.
Thalia_M, Jul 2026
Great tour. Tour guide was very knowledgable. Beautiful sights along the way. Great way to catch pictures of light house. A bit chilly so bring a jacket.
Aaron_P, Jul 2026
Awesome experience. Tour guide did not stop talking and giving information for the entire hour and 45 minutes.
Amy_L, Jul 2026
This was a fun way to learn some history about Portland while enjoying a beautiful sunset. The guide was knowledgeable and funny!
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