Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Description
Board the Elizabeth Grace to cruise around Portland Harbor while sipping local craft beer. This 1.5-hour harbor cruise will take you out into Casco Bay. Keep your eyes open for potential seal sightings, as well as the multiple lighthouses, islands, and forts you will see while cruising around. We will turn the bow toward Portland so you can take in a Maine sunset from the water and then cruise through Portland Harbor as the city’s nighttime skyline illuminates. You won’t find a more spectacular experience in Maine! GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible!
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Itinerary
Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine. Built from 1858 to 1864, no battles were fought there and no troops were stationed there.
Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine
Peaks Island is a 740 acre island located 3 miles from Portland. The island is jam packed with history, scenic beauty and a very laid back living style
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(103)
Capt Pete and Deckhand Danny were gracious and knowledgeable. We saw and learned about 3 iconic Maine lighthouses as well as various marine life including seals which we saw basking on Seal Rock. 90 minutes was a perfect amount of time to enjoy our complimentary beverages and soak in the dramatic sunset over Portland.
Lots of fog but the crew was great! Bring a blanket cause it gets chilly. Loved Danny! And Rick was our captain, he was also great!
We're glad to hear you had a good time despite the fog! It wouldn't be Maine without some unexpected fog. The boat crew loves getting folks out on the water and we're happy to hear they showed the group a good time. Thanks for joining us!
5 stars! We got so lucky with the weather, had a beautiful sunset, and the drinks were also great. The staff was very well informed and shared the perfect amount of tour guide information about lighthouses/ history without it being overbearing/ the primary tour piece- very good vibes all around and the perfect duration of a tour!
Thank you so much for the kind words, and thanks for joining us! We strive to find the balance between engaging, informative, and giving space to just enjoy the sights, and we're glad to hear the boat crew did a good job with that. And we're especially glad to see that weather shaped up for a good ride. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of the birthday festivities!
Reat Good people. Clean boat. Only reason not a 5 star is my error as I didn't pay attention to what I really need on a 90 minute trip -- as drinking before and during a 1.5 hour trip on a small rocking boat sunset trip - with no real bathroom just an emergency jug and seat behund a shower curtain isn't a good combo if you frequently need a bathroom while drinking.
We're glad to hear that you had a good time on the boat cruise! The bathroom situation is definitely the most tricky part of the tour, and we'll use this to look more closely at how we're advertising the situation in our postings and to the group before the tour starts. Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for joining us - hope to see you again soon!
Boat was very comfortable. Guide was a great hostess and knowledgeable. The Harbour is beautiful at sunset.
We're so glad to hear you had a great time on the Sunset Cruise! Portland and Casco Bay hold some truly remarkable sights and we think being on a boat is one of the best ways to experience it. Thanks for joining us!
Awesome experience! Felt safe the whole time and we really enjoyed the knowledge shared by the crew! Would recommend!
We're thrilled to see that you had a great time on the water! We know how much the boat crew strives to put as much emphasis on safety as they do providing a fun experience for everyone, and we love to see that come through. Thank you so much for joining us, we hope to see you again soon!
Our pilot Pete, and deckhand Danny provided a fun and informative sunset boat cruise of the Portland harbor. The highlight was positioning the boat perfectly and slowly spinning it a bit for amazing sunset photo with the beautiful Portland Head Light lighthouse. Danny provided informative information about the sights we saw, while Pete navigated us around as the sun set. The boat has a few open air ports and windows in addition to the clear closed windows around the passenger area, so you get a nice breeze without being totally exposed to the elements. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for joining us on the sunset cruise! Capt. Pete and Danny are some of the best in the business at showcasing Portland, the sights, and the history, and we know how much they enjoy getting folks on the water. We're thrilled to hear you had a good time!
The crew was knowledgeable with the history of Maine. Took my sister and I to see the Light Head and pointed out a bald eagle. Wonderful trip.
We're so happy to hear you had a great time out on the water! There are so many beautiful sights to see in Portland and we think by boat is definitely one of the best ways to do it. Thanks for joining us!
We had a lovely cruise around the bay with a some nice tour tidbits. The small group ensured we all have a nice view.
We're so glad to hear you had a good time on the boat cruise! Maine's coastline really is something special and we're so grateful to be able to share it through our cruises. Thanks for joining us!
The Portland beer club is a fantastic meet up spot where we met Christopher- he is such a gem that we decided to go back after the boat ride for a round of beer and cider. Denny and the captain were super warm and knowledgeable about the history. Highly reccomend this company and the tour!
We love hearing this, Diya — thank you! Sounds like you made the most of the evening from start to finish. Christopher will be so happy to know he made such a great impression, and Danny and our captain will love hearing your kind words too. So glad you capped it all off with another round at Portland Beer Hub!
