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Casco Bay Cruise: Scenic Tour with Seals and Lighthouses
4.4
63 Ratings
Portland
Cruise Portland’s rugged coast on a classic boat. See lighthouses, seals, and historic forts. Bring your favorite drink and relax on Casco Bay.
Cruise Portland’s rugged coast on a classic boat. See lighthouses, seals, and historic forts. Bring your favorite drink and relax on Casco Bay.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland - See the gorgeous skyline of Portland, Maine’s largest city which was established in 1786. Observe Portland’s working waterfront as fishing boats depart and return to the wharves that form the heart of Portland and are home to local businesses that have been passed down for generations.
- Casco Bay Islands - Count the many islands of…
- Portland - See the gorgeous skyline of Portland, Maine’s largest city which was established in 1786. Observe Portland’s working waterfront as fishing boats depart and return to the wharves that form the heart of Portland and are home to local businesses that have been passed down for generations.
- Casco Bay Islands - Count the many islands of Casco Bay while gliding through its cool, clear waters. With a history that dates back to 1678, Casco Bay has so much to see.
- Bug Light Park - View Bug Light Park’s historic 1875 lighthouse within the inner harbor of Portland. With its intricate detailing and beautiful exterior, it is not one to miss!
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. This lighthouse helps guide commercial marine traffic through Portland’s busy shipping channel.
- Portland Head Light - Take in the stunning sight of Maine’s oldest lighthouse atop the rocky shore. Portland Head Light was commissioned by George Washington and built in 1791.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - Glimpse the humble beauty of Ram Island Ledge Light Station. Built in 1905 it emerges from the water with its stone exterior buttressed against the sea.
- Peaks Island - Observe the comings and goings at the landing on Peaks Island, including the ferry that services the island for its residents and visitors almost hourly. The most populous island in Casco Bay and only accessible by boat Peaks Island is home to about 800 year round residents.
- Fort Gorges - Notice the massive granite blocks that form the iconic military fort, Fort Gorges, which was built from 1858 to 1864. These striking stone blocks that are now interwoven with nature are quite beautiful to witness.
What's Included
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
Additional Information
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique…
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique adventure, a 39’ long classic, picnic style tour boat built in 1935 at Handy Boat in Falmouth, Maine.
Location
13 Ocean Gateway Pier
Ocean Gateway Pier
Ocean Gateway Pier
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
4.4
(63 Ratings)
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Christopher_p
Oct 15, 2025
Do it! (Weather permitting!) - Weather didn’t allow much of a “cruise.” Crew did their best to make it worthwhile. The viator company and the cruise company were exceptionally helpful in accommodation our family w special needs. Much appreciated.
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Mbaker68
Oct 11, 2025
Great day on the water - We had a great time. Our guides were very informative and a lot of fun. Our captain knew how to give us the smoothest ride possible and people that thought they would get sick had no problem at all. Everyone was enjoying themselves and all our questions were answered. The guides really knew their stuff.
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Marianne_l
Sep 29, 2025
Last minute decision... - Last minute decision after docking in Portland on our cruise. The boat was within walking distance to our ship. Weather was perfect and we so enjoyed the ride and the history of the lighthouses and sights along the way.
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Gopal_r
Sep 29, 2025
Time on the water was... - Time on the water was excellent. View of lighthouses and coast was beautiful. Family and children friendly.
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Alecia_a
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent tour - We chose this tour over a sailing tour due to the unknown of wind conditions for sailing. Loved hearing the history of the boat as well as history of lighthouses, Portland and surrounding islands. The captain & his assistant were engaging and informative.
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Rogeraq4371ql
Sep 25, 2025
Perfect experience! Best of trip. - This was an experience you should definitely try! We had a lot of fun and got informative history while seeing lots of interesting sites from the water. The captain and mate were great and we would have loved to spent more time with them.
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Shawne702
Sep 23, 2025
High seas winds. - Our original tour got canceled, but a representative of the tour called and upgraded us to another tour on the sailing tour. Karen, the representative, was very friendly and I got to meet her personally. The crew on the sail boat was also very friendly and informative with the answers to the questions we asked. The tour sailing out on the sea was an experience I have always wanted to do. I got to do it. Very relaxing and beautiful views.
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Malea_d
Sep 22, 2025
Easy and fun boat ride - Great small boat ride and very informative. Staff was friendly and showcased 7 lighthouses. Good for those who get sea sick.
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Lauren_i
Sep 18, 2025
The lighthouse tour was more of forts - Super friendly captain and Erica first mate- super cool people ! . It was a beautiful day for taking this tour . One disappointment we didn’t get up close to the light houses as they were so in the distance that we used our phones to zoom in . So we actually seen few lighthouses and more forts .
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Margied07
Oct 11, 2025
Pick another tour - Captain was not informative about lighthouses nor could he be heard a majority of the tour. Captain claimed we saw 6 lighthouses, but only got close enough to 3 for photos. This was really just an overcrowded boat ride.
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