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Casco Bay Evening Cruise: Inner Islands and Lighthouses
4.8
113 Ratings
Portland
This 105-minute cruise provides guests with an opportunity to relax and unwind as we navigate around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Experience the evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. It’s a perfect way to conclude a busy day or start a romantic evening!
This 105-minute cruise provides guests with an opportunity to relax and unwind as we navigate around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Experience the evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. It’s a perfect way to conclude a busy day or start a romantic evening!
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. Known as the most photographed lighthouse in the state.
- Liberty Ship Memorial - A tribute to the WWII naval shipyard. At its peak, it employed up to 30,000 workers who built 30 “Ocean” cargo ships for the British government starting in 1941, and 236 “Liberty”…
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. Known as the most photographed lighthouse in the state.
- Liberty Ship Memorial - A tribute to the WWII naval shipyard. At its peak, it employed up to 30,000 workers who built 30 “Ocean” cargo ships for the British government starting in 1941, and 236 “Liberty” cargo ships for the U.S. shortly after.
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - A caisson-style lighthouse constructed in 1897, marking the west side of the entrance to Casco Bay’s main shipping channel. Nearby are Fort Preble and Southern Maine Community College.
- Fort Gorges - Modeled after Fort Sumner, this former military fort was built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay between 1858 and 1864. It saw no battles and housed no troops.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - Erected in 1875 and also known as Bug Light due to its small size. Inspired by a Greek monument but made of cast iron, it is located in Bug Light Park, a popular spot for summer picnics and kite flying.
What's Included
- On-board restrooms
- On-board restrooms
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
Look for a blue and white building marked "Long Wharf" on top. We're the middle window. The cruise departs from here as well.
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
(113 Ratings)
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Jwensil
Sep 21, 2025
A Must Do - This was so fun, informative, and beautiful! The narrator knew a lot about the history of the bay and its landmarks. Highly recommend!
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Kimr_hoos
Sep 21, 2025
Beautiful scenery and lots of history - My sister and I went on this sunset cruise. Casco Bay and the islands are beautiful. Seeing the three lighthouses was awesome! We learned so much history - I had no idea what went on in Portland during WW2! I would highly recommend this cruise!
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Terie90
Sep 20, 2025
Beautiful lighthouse tour. - So glad we did this tour, comfortable and professional. Great narrator, I think his name was Mark. Easy to get to. Parking was expensive.
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Lori
Sep 19, 2025
Fun sunset cruise - Sunset cruise was lovely! Guide narrated sights - interesting to see the lighthouses, local islands, and hear about the history of Portland.
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D1453gwstephene
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful experience in Casco Bay - Great cruise, excellent speaker, amazing history. We enjoyed the crew, the cost, and the experience!! The views, sunset, and creatures were a great day!
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Wendybq4279dk
Sep 18, 2025
So wonderful! - Beautiful experience! Worth the cost. Learned a lot about the local history while soaking up gorgeous views!! Tour guides and captain/boat staff were all kind, knowledgeable, and fun! Pack a jacket - chilly up on the deck!
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Jackie_r
Sep 18, 2025
Very good - Informative and entertaining. All staff were friendly and willing to answer any questions. Advised of water roughness ahead of time.
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Rachel
Sep 16, 2025
Best time - The best experience of my life!! I would recommend this to anyone who asked. The views were amazing I absolutely loved everything about this experience!!!!
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Frequentflier733728
Sep 22, 2025
Typical site seeing water tour featruring the Portland's Casco Bay - The tour was great but we were told to be there at 5:30 and when we arrived all the best seats on the outside were taken. We are happy to get to a group tour little early if it will enhance our experience but we were niot given that opportunity. The narrator Steve was especially informative and knowledgeable.
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Joshua_d
Sep 17, 2025
It was ok. You need to be... - It was ok. You need to be early and wait in line because outdoor seating is very limited. They should really consider only selling the number of tickets that match their outdoor seating.
Also speaker can’t be easily heard in certain spots of the board, which was disappointing.
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