Port City Lights Cruise
Description
A fully narrated 60-minute scenic cruise through busy Casco Bay and its innermost islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. As many as four lighthouses can be seen including a close up view of Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
Historic lighthouse constructed 1855, designed by Thomas Walter, designer of the US Capitol dome and East and West Wings. A smaller lighthouse also known as Bug Light, it features six Corinthian columns around it's base.
Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
Civil War era fort in Casco Bay located on Hog Island Ledge. Modeled after Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Used as a storage facility in WWI & WWII.
Historic lighthouse on Casco Bay constructed in 1905, a twin of Graves Light off off Boston. Located on a quarter mile of ledge that marks the northern entrance into Portland Harbor.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
Reviews(304)
Our guide (I think his name is Mark) was terrific, and my family really enjoyed our time on the water!
We had a great time. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Portland.
Everything was super organized - easy to find the boat. Ride was smooth and captain and narrator were excellent with details, ensuring an absolutely enjoyable experience. Traveling with college kids who were also very happy with the 1 hr cruise.
It was a great tour, good length , good guide! Enjoyed our time in Portland, Maine! Loved being on the water
The overall tour was great!! Our crew on the ship was fantastic.
Everyone in our group of eight enjoyed this!! It was enjoyable for all ages! The tour was great and informative!
The tour was amazing. You get to see all light houses and islands. Our tour guide was very knowledgerable and funny. You can sit in chairs or explore around the boat. My granddaughter loved it too, and she is six. It was smooth ride and about an hour. A must do if you are in Portland. Also, price is reasonable compare to other tours.
Boat ride has the right balance of history, fun facts, and humor. Beautiful views! Great way to spend a few hours
Great tour of Casco Bay and the lighthouses. The tour guide was friendly and very informative. The benches to sit on or a bit uncomfortable but they put out some chairs to sit on which were much better. It was a fun one hour tour and perfect for an afternoon on a hot day.
A fun, quick little tour with some good Maine history. The crew was fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend..
