What You Will Do
A fully narrated 60-minute scenic cruise through busy Casco Bay and its innermost islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. As many as four lighthouses can be seen including a close up view of Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
1
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
2
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.
3
Portland Head Light
Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
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.
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