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Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise: Inner Harbor Exploration with Historic Forts and Lighthouses
4.8
823 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 country.
- 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 country.
- 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 in 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 its 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 and WWII.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - Historic lighthouse on Casco Bay constructed in 1905, a twin of Graves Light 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 ticket 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
(823 Ratings)
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Linda_g
Aug 29, 2026
Very informative about... - Very informative about the history of Casco Bay and Portland. The crew were very friendly and willing to answer questions. The boat was good size and very clean.
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Justin1066
Aug 28, 2026
A beautiful tour of the lighthouses and islands around Portland - Took this tour on August 28 2026. Mark was our guide and he was very knowledgeable. We were out on the Fore River and saw lots of lighthouses, islands, even some seals. He provided the history for everything we saw with some "dad" jokes mixed in. Considering I booked it about 2 hours before the tour, I'd say it was a good tour. Going out on the water it did a get a bit breezy so I'd say you should bring a light jacket or hoodie with you but it's not so unbearable that you'll get a cold.
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Connie_m
Aug 28, 2026
well managed, friendly,... - well managed, friendly, very good information, everyone knew what they were doing, comfortable, very scenic.
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Elray_m
Aug 26, 2026
Great Harbor Cruise - We really enjoyed this narrated cruise. The guide was very informative and well spoken. The staff were super friendly and helpful, particularly Jack who went out of his way to make our experience exceptional. 👏👏
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Btadams53
Aug 24, 2026
A good way to get an overview of Casco Bay - I thought that the tour was a little longer than it needed to be. It was very difficult to understand the guide if you were sitting on the main deck due to the engine noise. The guide (Amy) was excellent.
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F2047jabruceh
Aug 22, 2026
Great Fun - Wonderful afternoon. Great crew, beautiful sights. We had a memorable time.
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549marybethd
Aug 21, 2026
Lovely Summer Cruise - It was a nice day on the water and I learned about the area lighthouses. Get in line early for your choice of seating.
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Carol_f
Aug 16, 2026
Great excursion - Maines coast line is just beautiful. Well worth the ride. Being in the water is so soothing and if you are lucky you can see some wildlife.
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Francoisv943
Aug 22, 2026
Very expensive parking - Very nice outing but extremely expensive parking, $63 CAD for 5 hours....
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Yvonne_l
Aug 17, 2026
The cruise was beautiful... - The cruise was beautiful and the captain was great.
It would have been a five star experience except for the guide. His personal biases and ongoing insults of folks from other places (which he thought were funny) are totally inappropriate. This is the first time I have been disappointed in a guide for a tour through Viator. I hope the tour company will realize they should not have such a person representing their beautiful city.
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