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Casco Bay Cruise: Scenic Lighthouse Tour
4.8
303 Ratings
Portland
Enjoy a fully narrated 60-minute scenic cruise through the bustling Casco Bay and its innermost islands, where you can admire lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. Up to four lighthouses are visible, including an up-close view of Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse.
Enjoy a fully narrated 60-minute scenic cruise through the bustling Casco Bay and its innermost islands, where you can admire lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. Up to four lighthouses are visible, including an up-close view of Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - A historic lighthouse built in 1897, marking the western side of the Portland shipping channel.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - A historic lighthouse erected in 1855, designed by Thomas Walter, the architect of the US Capitol dome and East and West Wings. Known as Bug Light, this smaller lighthouse features…
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - A historic lighthouse built in 1897, marking the western side of the Portland shipping channel.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - A historic lighthouse erected in 1855, designed by Thomas Walter, the architect of the US Capitol dome and East and West Wings. Known as Bug Light, this smaller lighthouse features six Corinthian columns at its base.
- Portland Head Light - The oldest lighthouse in Maine, commissioned by George Washington. It is among the most photographed lighthouses in the country.
- Fort Gorges - A Civil War-era fort located on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay. It is modeled after Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, and was used as a storage facility during WWI and WWII.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - A historic lighthouse in Casco Bay, constructed in 1905, and a twin of Graves Light near Boston. It is situated on a quarter-mile ledge marking the northern entrance to Portland Harbor.
What's Included
- Bar & snack bar available
- On-board restrooms
- Bar & snack bar available
- On-board restrooms
Additional Information
- Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
- Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
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
4.8
(303 Ratings)
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Kristina_c
Aug 10, 2026
Boat ride has the right... - Boat ride has the right balance of history, fun facts, and humor. Beautiful views! Great way to spend a few hours
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Tina_c
Aug 8, 2026
Fun tour of Casco Bay - 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.
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Melanie_m
Aug 6, 2026
A fun, quick little tour... - A fun, quick little tour with some good Maine history. The crew was fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend..
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Allison_m
Aug 1, 2026
Great Tour! - This was a great tour! The guide Daniel was super knowledgeable and engaging. I really enjoyed learning all about the area and I learned so many fun facts.
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Kathy_c
Jul 28, 2026
Portland harbor and lighthouse tour. - Great tour and narration (Amy) on Casio bay. Perfect way to start your stay in Portland. Highly recommend
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I4250gzchristinea
Jul 27, 2026
Nice Ride! - The one hour cruise was full of information and a nice way to see another part of Portland!
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Lorraine_b
Jul 26, 2026
Great trip to see the history - It’s a must do. Seeing the light houses and learning about the history was nice. It was a beautiful day to be on the water.
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Diane
Jul 22, 2026
Beautiful way to spend an hour in Portland, Maine - it was a beautiful day. The guide was good, knew his stuff.
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L7527lxlisar
Jul 21, 2026
Scenic, informative, and lots of fun. - Guide was the one who check our ticket. He made a rude comment that I could have done without. Typically when you check in it is by last name. He asked for first name. I mistakenly gave the last name He proceeded to tell me that I didn’t listen very well. Small thing but miffed me off a bit. Overall though he was a great guide and I enjoyed the tour a great deal.
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Lori_m
Aug 5, 2026
This tour was a nice boat... - This tour was a nice boat ride of the Casco bay. The tour guide gave excellent narration and was quite informative. I would recommend this tour if you are interested in spending an hour learning about Portland and its history. Enjoyed the history of the lighthouses as well.
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