Maine Coast and Harbors Cruise

Portland Pre-Cruise Package

Experience all that Portland has to offer, including a one-night stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott, located in the heart of downtown Portland and steps away from the ships dock. On the day of embarkation, enjoy a full breakfast and a narrated exploration of Portland visiting highlights of the city, concluding at the ship for a seamless boarding process

Pre-Cruise Packages must be reserved at least 30 days before your cruise date. Please call (800) 460-4518 for pricing and availability.

Pre-Cruise Tour of Portland

Meet in the hotel lobby after breakfast to begin your exploration of Portland, Maine’s largest city-by-the-sea.

Immerse yourself in its rich maritime heritage, as you view Longfellow’s boyhood home and the elegant Victorian Mansions that overlook the islands of Casco Bay. Stop at the famous Portland Head Lighthouse, a historic landmark and the most photographed lighthouse in America.

The tour concludes at the ship in time for embarkation and an afternoon cruise out of Portland Harbor.

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Experience

Enjoy a narrated, scenic ride to Acadia National Park, a natural treasure offering stunning mountain vistas, boreal forests, and amazing wildlife. Take a ride to Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Eastern Seaboard offering magnificent ocean views.  Stop at Thunder Hole, a small inlet, naturally carved out of the rocks, that waves roll into. With the rush of the waves, air and water are forced out of the inlet, making a sound like a clap of distant thunder.

After, enjoy lunch at Jordan Pond House, which sits on a hill overlooking a beautiful lawn along this scenic pond. Led by our local guide, explore Bar Harbor, a charming downtown waterfront with wonderful artisan boutiques, restaurants, and small shops. After, take time to stroll through this quaint town at your leisure. 

Puffins and Lighthouse Cruise

Ride a state-of-the-art catamaran into Frenchman Bay and the Gulf of Maine to see the most sought-after iconic symbols of Maine: Puffins and Lighthouses! Along the way, view the Petit Manan, Egg Rock, and Winter Harbor lighthouses, while searching for puffins, razorbills, guillemots, ospreys, harbor porpoises, and eagles. 

Somes Sound and Lighthouses Discovery

Cruise the Somes Sound aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran on a photographer’s dream discovery. View the picturesque lighthouses that adorn the scenery, including Egg Rock, Winter Harbor, Baker Island, and Bear Island Light. Admire the impressive mansions and historic landmarks along the way, as well as Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliff.  

Onboard Entertainment - Jazzou Jones

Jazzou Jones is the composer and performer of toe-tapping piano music. Prepare to be dazzled by original 1920’s ragtime songs and charmed by some of own compositions like “High Water" and “Paddlewheel Rag.” Dressed in his ragtime best with a debonair tux, Jazzou brings vintage all-American music to life as soon as his fingers touch the keys!

Entertainment times, days, and performers are subject to change.

Front Street Shipyard Walking Exploration - Complimentary

Explore an active ship repair and construction business, right on the Belfast waterfront, which caters to the needs of every type of vessel, ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Led by a guide, walk among the huge ships into towering work buildings and out to the largest boat lift north of Rhode Island. Hear how the shipyard repairs, restores, and creates various ships.  
 

Ananda Yoga & Wellness Experience

Honoring the traditional aspects of yoga, mindfulness and meditation, Ananda Yoga and Wellness creates an authentic experience for both new students and experienced yogis alike. Enjoy a one-hour class, led by a local, professional instructor, and find your bliss. 

Belfast Fiberarts Memory-Book-Making

Visit Belfast Fiberarts, LLC to design and create your very own Memory Book in which to capture your best cruise memories. Throughout your journey with us, journal the great experiences and amazing destinations you visit in this self-created booklet.  All materials and tools are provided. After, enjoy perusing this multi-artist fine crafts store with hand-made creations, “Made in Maine,” and gifts of all sizes.

Castine Historical Walking Excursion

Beginning at the town dock, join a local guide on a one-mile walking exploration of Castine to learn about the town’s history and enjoy its busy waterfront, architecture, gardens, and elm trees. Visit the Historical Society and nearby boatyard and Maine Maritime Academy’s waterfront training area before heading to Castine’s Historic District.

Local Color Gallery Art Appreciation Excursion

After a short walk to Local Color Gallery of Maine, featuring local artists working in a wide variety of mediums, you will enjoy a tour of the gallery and learn about the history and techniques that have helped inspire many of Belfast’s renowned artists.

Belfast Historical Walking Exploration

Perched on a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Belfast is home to a dynamic and active waterfront, picturesque sea captain mansions, and the country’s oldest shoe store. Join a local Belfast historian for an exploration of the city’s historic districts, Belfast’s outstanding “Museum in the Streets” along the waterfront, and the Belfast Museum.

Castine Trolley

Hop aboard the Castine Trolley and enjoy a narrated journey through this quaint seaside town.  Beginning at the town dock, join a local guide on a half-mile exploration of the historic district with a stop at the Historical Society. Learn about the town’s history as a significant military site through the American Revolution and War of 1812, and enjoy its busy waterfront, Greek-revival architecture, picturesque gardens, and impressive elm trees. Visit the nearby boatyard and Maine Maritime Academy’s waterfront training area, before heading back to Castine’s historic district to shop and peruse art galleries.

Camden Hills State Park Experience

Known as the Jewel of the Maine Coast, Camden is nestled between the Penobscot Bay and the rugged Mount Battie. Enjoy a narrated journey through Camden Hills State Park and a stop at the top of the mountain for stunning panoramic views of shining lakes, the busy harbor, and the islands of the Penobscot Bay.

Camden Historical Walking Exploration

Join a local guide for a walking exploration of Camden, the prettiest harbor on the Maine Coast.  As you weave through the streets, learn about the history of this quaint port from its industrial beginnings through its current status as the hub for yachting in Maine. View beautiful architecture and landscaping designs and, after the walk, explore Camden at your leisure.

Lobstering & Lighthouse Cruise

Take a cruise from Camden Harbor with Captain Dominic aboard the Lively Lady.  Watch a live lobster fishing demonstration and enjoy scenic views of Curtis Island Lighthouse, idyllic landscapes, and abundant wildlife.   

Rockland City Museum Exploration - Complimentary Excursion

Explore the museums of Rockland with visits to Owls Head Transportation Museum and Farnsworth Museum. The Owls Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles in the world. More than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages, and engines are on permanent display.Enjoy the museum’s outstanding collection, view late 19th-century automobiles, or even ride in a Model T.

The Farnsworth Museum features the permanent collection, “Maine in America,” which focuses on Maine artists and The Wyeth Center. The Farnsworth Art Museum is one of only two centers in the country dedicated to the three generations of Wyeths: N.C., Andrew, and James Wyeth.

Schooner Lannon Cruise

Join us for a two-hour scenic sail aboard this beautiful 65-foot schooner and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester’s coastline.

The Sail Power & Steam Museum

Just before enjoying the Lobsterbake Luncheon at Sharp’s Point South, visit the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, a working “hands on” museum with sail making and rigging rooms. Enjoy “make ‘n break” gas stationery and steam engines, old ship building tools, hand tools, and architectural builder’s half models.

The museum has a complete boat shop with caulking tools, a working sail maker’s bench, and a navigation room with two working radars. Also in the museum is a shipwreck room featuring wrecks of 1898, a real working lime kiln, and an extensive model display of schooners and steam boats of the Penobscot.

Lobsterbake Luncheon - Complimentary Excursion

One of the highlights of our New England itineraries is the traditional Lobsterbake. This tradition pre-dates America itself, beginning thousands of years ago with the Native Americans. 

Our version of this long held New England summer tradition is very much the same, featuring fresh lobsters, steamed clams and mussels, warm corn on the cob, and baked rolls, prepared on a fire along the beach. In addition to the finest seafood in the area, we also feature live music presented by talented local musicians.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Guided Exploration

Enjoy the largest botanical garden in New England on a docent-led walking exploration filled with interesting history, horticulture education, and colorful explanations of the various Gardens, including the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, a garden planned and created specifically to appeal to each of our senses. 

Historic Homes of Bath Walking Exploration

Bath is home to many majestic private residences built during the town’s 19th-century shipping and shipbuilding heyday. On a guided exploration, admire the homes of sea captains and shipbuilders. Discover the enduring stories of these homes and their residents on a walk through Bath’s tree-lined neighborhoods where Greek-revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian architecture abound. 

City of Ships Exploration

History awaits on an immersive and interactive exploration of quaint downtown Bath, led by a local educator. Learn Bath's fascinating story by walking among the charming period buildings, hearing unique stories, and uncovering hidden gems. This excursion is designed for those who love history and offers something for everyone. You will leave with a new appreciation for Bath, Maine, and American history.

Maine Maritime Museum Self-Guided Exploration

Explore the Maine Maritime Museum at your leisure and experience Maine’s rich seafaring history on the banks of the Kennebec River. From watercraft and lobstering, to shipbuilding and sea trade, see how a shipbuilder’s family lived in the 1890s, smell the sawdust from historic ships, and discover the wonders and mysteries of Maine’s maritime culture.

Onboard Entertainment - Roberta DeMuro

A Maine native, Roberta DeMuro provides guests with an unforgettable music experience performing a sampling of songs from her repertoire of thousands. She performs a fun set of old favorites and loves taking song requests as well!

Entertainment times, days, and performers are subject to change.

Last Day in Portland, ME

After a refreshing and relaxing week of cruising Maine’s coast and harbors, enjoy a day exploring the city of Portland. This charming area is located in the heart of Casco Bay and offers something for everyone. 

Portland Pre-Cruise Package

Experience all that Portland has to offer, including a one-night stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott, located in the heart of downtown Portland and steps away from the ships dock. On the day of embarkation, enjoy a full breakfast and a narrated exploration of Portland visiting highlights of the city, concluding at the ship for a seamless boarding process

Pre-Cruise Packages must be reserved at least 30 days before your cruise date. Please call (800) 460-4518 for pricing and availability.

Last Day in Portland, ME

After a refreshing and relaxing week of cruising Maine’s coast and harbors, enjoy a day exploring the city of Portland. This charming area is located in the heart of Casco Bay and offers something for everyone. 

Historic Homes of Bath Walking Exploration

Bath is home to many majestic private residences built during the town’s 19th-century shipping and shipbuilding heyday. On a guided exploration, admire the homes of sea captains and shipbuilders. Discover the enduring stories of these homes and their residents on a walk through Bath’s tree-lined neighborhoods where Greek-revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian architecture abound. 

City of Ships Exploration

History awaits on an immersive and interactive exploration of quaint downtown Bath, led by a local educator. Learn Bath's fascinating story by walking among the charming period buildings, hearing unique stories, and uncovering hidden gems. This excursion is designed for those who love history and offers something for everyone. You will leave with a new appreciation for Bath, Maine, and American history.

Maine Maritime Museum Self-Guided Exploration

Explore the Maine Maritime Museum at your leisure and experience Maine’s rich seafaring history on the banks of the Kennebec River. From watercraft and lobstering, to shipbuilding and sea trade, see how a shipbuilder’s family lived in the 1890s, smell the sawdust from historic ships, and discover the wonders and mysteries of Maine’s maritime culture.

Onboard Entertainment - Roberta DeMuro

A Maine native, Roberta DeMuro provides guests with an unforgettable music experience performing a sampling of songs from her repertoire of thousands. She performs a fun set of old favorites and loves taking song requests as well!

Entertainment times, days, and performers are subject to change.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Guided Exploration

Enjoy the largest botanical garden in New England on a docent-led walking exploration filled with interesting history, horticulture education, and colorful explanations of the various Gardens, including the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, a garden planned and created specifically to appeal to each of our senses. 

Rockland City Museum Exploration - Complimentary Excursion

Explore the museums of Rockland with visits to Owls Head Transportation Museum and Farnsworth Museum. The Owls Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles in the world. More than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages, and engines are on permanent display.Enjoy the museum’s outstanding collection, view late 19th-century automobiles, or even ride in a Model T.

The Farnsworth Museum features the permanent collection, “Maine in America,” which focuses on Maine artists and The Wyeth Center. The Farnsworth Art Museum is one of only two centers in the country dedicated to the three generations of Wyeths: N.C., Andrew, and James Wyeth.

Schooner Lannon Cruise

Join us for a two-hour scenic sail aboard this beautiful 65-foot schooner and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester’s coastline.

The Sail Power & Steam Museum

Just before enjoying the Lobsterbake Luncheon at Sharp’s Point South, visit the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, a working “hands on” museum with sail making and rigging rooms. Enjoy “make ‘n break” gas stationery and steam engines, old ship building tools, hand tools, and architectural builder’s half models.

The museum has a complete boat shop with caulking tools, a working sail maker’s bench, and a navigation room with two working radars. Also in the museum is a shipwreck room featuring wrecks of 1898, a real working lime kiln, and an extensive model display of schooners and steam boats of the Penobscot.

Lobsterbake Luncheon - Complimentary Excursion

One of the highlights of our New England itineraries is the traditional Lobsterbake. This tradition pre-dates America itself, beginning thousands of years ago with the Native Americans. 

Our version of this long held New England summer tradition is very much the same, featuring fresh lobsters, steamed clams and mussels, warm corn on the cob, and baked rolls, prepared on a fire along the beach. In addition to the finest seafood in the area, we also feature live music presented by talented local musicians.

Camden Hills State Park Experience

Known as the Jewel of the Maine Coast, Camden is nestled between the Penobscot Bay and the rugged Mount Battie. Enjoy a narrated journey through Camden Hills State Park and a stop at the top of the mountain for stunning panoramic views of shining lakes, the busy harbor, and the islands of the Penobscot Bay.

Camden Historical Walking Exploration

Join a local guide for a walking exploration of Camden, the prettiest harbor on the Maine Coast.  As you weave through the streets, learn about the history of this quaint port from its industrial beginnings through its current status as the hub for yachting in Maine. View beautiful architecture and landscaping designs and, after the walk, explore Camden at your leisure.

Lobstering & Lighthouse Cruise

Take a cruise from Camden Harbor with Captain Dominic aboard the Lively Lady.  Watch a live lobster fishing demonstration and enjoy scenic views of Curtis Island Lighthouse, idyllic landscapes, and abundant wildlife.   

Front Street Shipyard Walking Exploration - Complimentary

Explore an active ship repair and construction business, right on the Belfast waterfront, which caters to the needs of every type of vessel, ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Led by a guide, walk among the huge ships into towering work buildings and out to the largest boat lift north of Rhode Island. Hear how the shipyard repairs, restores, and creates various ships.  
 

Ananda Yoga & Wellness Experience

Honoring the traditional aspects of yoga, mindfulness and meditation, Ananda Yoga and Wellness creates an authentic experience for both new students and experienced yogis alike. Enjoy a one-hour class, led by a local, professional instructor, and find your bliss. 

Belfast Fiberarts Memory-Book-Making

Visit Belfast Fiberarts, LLC to design and create your very own Memory Book in which to capture your best cruise memories. Throughout your journey with us, journal the great experiences and amazing destinations you visit in this self-created booklet.  All materials and tools are provided. After, enjoy perusing this multi-artist fine crafts store with hand-made creations, “Made in Maine,” and gifts of all sizes.

Castine Historical Walking Excursion

Beginning at the town dock, join a local guide on a one-mile walking exploration of Castine to learn about the town’s history and enjoy its busy waterfront, architecture, gardens, and elm trees. Visit the Historical Society and nearby boatyard and Maine Maritime Academy’s waterfront training area before heading to Castine’s Historic District.

Local Color Gallery Art Appreciation Excursion

After a short walk to Local Color Gallery of Maine, featuring local artists working in a wide variety of mediums, you will enjoy a tour of the gallery and learn about the history and techniques that have helped inspire many of Belfast’s renowned artists.

Belfast Historical Walking Exploration

Perched on a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Belfast is home to a dynamic and active waterfront, picturesque sea captain mansions, and the country’s oldest shoe store. Join a local Belfast historian for an exploration of the city’s historic districts, Belfast’s outstanding “Museum in the Streets” along the waterfront, and the Belfast Museum.

Castine Trolley

Hop aboard the Castine Trolley and enjoy a narrated journey through this quaint seaside town.  Beginning at the town dock, join a local guide on a half-mile exploration of the historic district with a stop at the Historical Society. Learn about the town’s history as a significant military site through the American Revolution and War of 1812, and enjoy its busy waterfront, Greek-revival architecture, picturesque gardens, and impressive elm trees. Visit the nearby boatyard and Maine Maritime Academy’s waterfront training area, before heading back to Castine’s historic district to shop and peruse art galleries.

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Experience

Enjoy a narrated, scenic ride to Acadia National Park, a natural treasure offering stunning mountain vistas, boreal forests, and amazing wildlife. Take a ride to Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Eastern Seaboard offering magnificent ocean views.  Stop at Thunder Hole, a small inlet, naturally carved out of the rocks, that waves roll into. With the rush of the waves, air and water are forced out of the inlet, making a sound like a clap of distant thunder.

After, enjoy lunch at Jordan Pond House, which sits on a hill overlooking a beautiful lawn along this scenic pond. Led by our local guide, explore Bar Harbor, a charming downtown waterfront with wonderful artisan boutiques, restaurants, and small shops. After, take time to stroll through this quaint town at your leisure. 

Puffins and Lighthouse Cruise

Ride a state-of-the-art catamaran into Frenchman Bay and the Gulf of Maine to see the most sought-after iconic symbols of Maine: Puffins and Lighthouses! Along the way, view the Petit Manan, Egg Rock, and Winter Harbor lighthouses, while searching for puffins, razorbills, guillemots, ospreys, harbor porpoises, and eagles. 

Somes Sound and Lighthouses Discovery

Cruise the Somes Sound aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran on a photographer’s dream discovery. View the picturesque lighthouses that adorn the scenery, including Egg Rock, Winter Harbor, Baker Island, and Bear Island Light. Admire the impressive mansions and historic landmarks along the way, as well as Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliff.  

Onboard Entertainment - Jazzou Jones

Jazzou Jones is the composer and performer of toe-tapping piano music. Prepare to be dazzled by original 1920’s ragtime songs and charmed by some of own compositions like “High Water" and “Paddlewheel Rag.” Dressed in his ragtime best with a debonair tux, Jazzou brings vintage all-American music to life as soon as his fingers touch the keys!

Entertainment times, days, and performers are subject to change.

Pre-Cruise Tour of Portland

Meet in the hotel lobby after breakfast to begin your exploration of Portland, Maine’s largest city-by-the-sea.

Immerse yourself in its rich maritime heritage, as you view Longfellow’s boyhood home and the elegant Victorian Mansions that overlook the islands of Casco Bay. Stop at the famous Portland Head Lighthouse, a historic landmark and the most photographed lighthouse in America.

The tour concludes at the ship in time for embarkation and an afternoon cruise out of Portland Harbor.