Lighthouse to Lagers Tour
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- 2.5 hr
Join us on the ultimate coastal adventure, the Lighthouses and Lagers tour, co-branded with Portland Explorer! This unique tour takes you on a journey through the picturesque shores of Portland, Maine, where you’ll experience the beauty of two iconic lighthouses and enjoy a refreshing beer from a local brewery. First, we’ll visit the historic Bug Light for photo ops and immerse ourselves in the rich maritime history of the area. Then, we’ll head to the stunning Portland Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, where you can capture unforgettable memories and take in sweeping ocean views. The tour concludes with a stop at Mast Landing Brewing Company’s taproom in South Portland, where you’ll be treated to a cold and refreshing beer that perfectly captures the essence of Maine.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Maine Brews Cruise
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This is the smallest and first of four lighthouses we will encounter on our cruise through Casco Bay. On windy days, keep an eye out for gatherings of expert kite flyers and their colorful kites. Sometimes there's even a giant purple octopus floating lazily in the breeze! Just around the corner from Bug Light is a statue of the bow of a Liberty Ship. Many ships were constructed here during WWII, including the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien, which is a popular tourist attraction in San Francisco and one of the only surviving Liberty Ships.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Portland Head Light
See Portland Head Light, Maine's oldest and most iconic lighthouse, from the water. Commissioned by George Washington and constructed starting in 1791, this lighthouse has been an important navigational beacon and local landmark for more than 2 centuries. The lighthouse has withstood hurricanes and global conflicts. German U-boats sunk a US Navy ship just 15 miles off the Head Light in the waning days of WWII. Read more about Private Sunset Charter on a Vintage Lobster Boat - https://www.viator.com/tours/Portland/Private-Sunset-Charter-On-a-Vintage-Lobster-Boat/d4382-38970P1?mcid=56757
Duration: 45 minutes
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Mast Landing Brewing Company was founded in March of 2016 by Ian Dorsey and Neil Fredrick, friends and alums of the University of Maine. They first started homebrewing together in a Freeport garage on a very small 1-barrel rig. That kit started them in off in Westbrook, but they quickly outgrew that in order to meet demand in Maine and now in Massachusetts. Their location in a massive former tire manufacturing facility has given them plenty of space to grow. They focus on brewing beers that are often light in malt character, but fully flavorful with multiple varieties of hops.
Duration: 45 minutes
