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Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise: Inner Harbor Exploration with Historic Forts and Lighthouses
4.8
688 Ratings
Portland
Explore the bustling inner harbor, Diamond Pass, and the main shipping channel to get close up views of civil war era forts and as many as 4 lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor.
Explore the bustling inner harbor, Diamond Pass, and the main shipping channel to get close up views of civil war era forts and as many as 4 lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed…
- Portland Head Light - Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
- Portland Breakwater Lighthouse - Historic lighthouse constructed 1855, designed by Thomas Walter, designer of the US Capitol dome and East and West Wings. A smaller lighthouse also known as Bug Light, it features six Corinthian columns around it’s base.
- Fort Gorges - Civil War era fort in Casco Bay located on Hog Island Ledge. Modeled after Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Used as a storage facility in WWI & WWII.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - Historic lighthouse on Casco Bay constructed in 1905, a twin of Graves Light off off Boston. Located on a quarter mile of ledge that marks the northern entrance into Portland Harbor.
- Casco Bay Islands - Islands off the coast of Portland including Peaks Island, House Island, Cushing Island, Little and Great Diamond Islands, Diamond Pass and a seal habitat called Halfway Rock.
What's Included
- On-board restrooms
- Bar and snackbar
- On-board restrooms
- Bar and snackbar
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.
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
(688 Ratings)
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Linda_f
Oct 6, 2025
Great experience for everyone - This was a great time for everyone. The guides were very knowledgeable and the ride was smooth and pleasant.
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Deirdre_m
Oct 6, 2025
Wonderful tour - Uptop is great limited to around 50 people get there early. Great tour lots of information. Boat has bathroom and food bar.
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Scott_m
Oct 5, 2025
Great Trip - Great ride around the bay. Fun to hear the history. The tour was well coordinated and it ran smoothly Well done.
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Judy_n
Oct 4, 2025
Great stay - We stayed here four nights and used it as a hub to travel around and see the area. Big room, very clean, breakfast sandwiches for breakfast that were very good.
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Elainebc525vw
Oct 3, 2025
Short little harbor cruise - Lovely short little cruise. The tour guide was great. She was informative yet casual. The boat slowed down so we could see eagles nesting on one of the islands.
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Kdlc
Oct 1, 2025
Yes! Book this one. - This was a great cruise! It was almost 2 hours long. The guide was knowledgeable and told us about numerous historical sites and lighthouses. It was well worth the money we spent.
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Go24901206112
Oct 1, 2025
Very enlightening - The crew was very accommodating. The gentleman that did the commentary on the cruise was very informative. He answered questions and elaborated on specifics about the harbor and lighthouses.
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Tcarrsch28
Sep 30, 2025
Scenic and Informative Cruise - It was a beautiful day for a cruise throughout Casco Bay. The guide was informative and interesting. Saw lots of wildlife and learned about the interesting military history in the bay during World War II.
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Clifton_m
Oct 6, 2025
It is nice boat ride and... - It is nice boat ride and the person narrating the trip was very knowledgeable, but we were on the bottom floor at the back of the boat where understanding what he said was difficult at times.
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Duane
Oct 6, 2025
Very nice but crowded cruise - It was a beautiful day in Portland. The captain did an excellent job of piloting the boat, it didn’t feel rushed. The narrator was very knowledgeable. The boat was a bit crowded so we sat downstairs at the back. Once the tour started it was very difficult to hear the narrator.
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