What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.
1
Portland Head Light
Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
2
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
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