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Frenchman Bay Sail: Wildlife & History Tour
4.1
733 Ratings
Bar Harbor
Experience a calm cruise on Frenchman Bay, featuring informative narration concerning the historical and geographical highlights of the area. Observe an array of wildlife such as eagles, seals, and porpoises.
Experience a calm cruise on Frenchman Bay, featuring informative narration concerning the historical and geographical highlights of the area. Observe an array of wildlife such as eagles, seals, and porpoises.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Frenchman Bay - Delight in the stunning vistas of Acadia National Park from the water. Sail through the Porcupine Islands of Frenchman Bay, keeping an eye out for wildlife, enjoying a picnic, or simply unwinding. As the season progresses, the Sunset cruise starts earlier and lasts for 1.5 hours.
Gather at the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Arrive 45 minutes…
- Frenchman Bay - Delight in the stunning vistas of Acadia National Park from the water. Sail through the Porcupine Islands of Frenchman Bay, keeping an eye out for wildlife, enjoying a picnic, or simply unwinding. As the season progresses, the Sunset cruise starts earlier and lasts for 1.5 hours.
Gather at the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Arrive 45 minutes before departure to ensure timely boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes before departure, and late boarding is not allowed. Missed departures are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling. Please allocate additional time for parking.
What's Included
- Live musician on Sunset Trips
- Beverages for Sale: wine, beer & soft drinks offered on 2pm & Sunset Trips
- Live musician on Sunset Trips
- Beverages for Sale: wine, beer & soft drinks offered on 2pm & Sunset Trips
Additional Information
- Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes before departure.
- Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes before departure.
Location
1 Newport Dr
Newport Drive
Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Please arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes prior to departure, and NO LATE BOARDING IS PERMITTED. Missed departures are not eligible for refunds or rebooking. Please allow extra time for parking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(733 Ratings)
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Anne_b
Jul 5, 2026
Great experience - Loved it! I went early in the season, so it was cold, but the staff provided blankets! I was grateful for this! The crew was very friendly and navigated around the bay with ease. It was a fun way to see the islands and lighthouses in the area.
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Mobile34237968398
Jul 4, 2026
Beautiful evening! - Beautiful night! Great narrative of when they were unfurling the sails and process. Would have liked more narrative of where we were and what we were seeing.
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Gregbz9018wh
Jul 2, 2026
First time on a sailing ship. - Nice trip, crew was very nice and friendly.
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K8528uxcindyw
Jul 1, 2026
Excellent excursion! - Excellent excursion. Enjoyed a peaceful though interesting day on a manually working schooner. Highly recommend!
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Vigilstar
Jul 1, 2026
Happy Times - Overall a great experience! The Captain and the Crew were very nice and the views spectacular. We opened up the sails and off we went. I would recommend- my wife and I spoke with several people traveling through and the conversation was pleasant.
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Dan_g
Jul 4, 2026
Beautiful sunset cruise.... - Beautiful sunset cruise. Captain was knowledgeable and shared information, was big on safety which I appreciated.
One disgruntled crew member who complained about her role to another coworker. Beyond that everyone was professional. Could have used another server for drinks.
Overall though, an amazing experience! Wonderful memories made.
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Alena_m
Jul 2, 2026
My experience was fun,... - My experience was fun, but I didn’t realize that Viator took a 55% markup on the real cost of the tickets. I will think twice and compare costs next time.
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Z3228vzbobf
Jul 4, 2026
Poor customer relations. - For half of the time we had to work at staying out of the way of the crew’s activities, not enjoying the experience. It was a hot afternoon and water was not available until the sail was half over which was uncomfortable.
The crew was more inclined to police the guests instead of making sure we were comfortable.
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Davidkp110ij
Jul 5, 2026
Just say no - It was simply not worth it. The boat was way over crowded and you had to sit shoulder to shoulder like sardines. The crew acted like TSA agents and the short trip was not enjoyable. We had a miserable time. I was very glad when it was over.
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David_k
Jul 4, 2026
Very disappointing! - This trip was very disappointing. We were packed in very tight and the crew was awful. I felt like I was at the TSA check in at the airport and the crew was rude and unapologetic. Please don't waste your money.
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