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Casco Bay Cruise: Scenic Tour with Seals and Lighthouses
4.3
48 Ratings
Portland
Cruise Portland’s rugged coast on a classic boat. See lighthouses, seals, and historic forts. Bring your favorite drink and relax on Casco Bay.
Cruise Portland’s rugged coast on a classic boat. See lighthouses, seals, and historic forts. Bring your favorite drink and relax on Casco Bay.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland - See the gorgeous skyline of Portland, Maine’s largest city which was established in 1786. Observe Portland’s working waterfront as fishing boats depart and return to the wharves that form the heart of Portland and are home to local businesses that have been passed down for generations.
- Casco Bay Islands - Count the many islands of…
- Portland - See the gorgeous skyline of Portland, Maine’s largest city which was established in 1786. Observe Portland’s working waterfront as fishing boats depart and return to the wharves that form the heart of Portland and are home to local businesses that have been passed down for generations.
- Casco Bay Islands - Count the many islands of Casco Bay while gliding through its cool, clear waters. With a history that dates back to 1678, Casco Bay has so much to see.
- Bug Light Park - View Bug Light Park’s historic 1875 lighthouse within the inner harbor of Portland. With its intricate detailing and beautiful exterior, it is not one to miss!
- Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse - Pass by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. This lighthouse helps guide commercial marine traffic through Portland’s busy shipping channel.
- Portland Head Light - Take in the stunning sight of Maine’s oldest lighthouse atop the rocky shore. Portland Head Light was commissioned by George Washington and built in 1791.
- Ram Island Ledge Light - Glimpse the humble beauty of Ram Island Ledge Light Station. Built in 1905 it emerges from the water with its stone exterior buttressed against the sea.
- Peaks Island - Observe the comings and goings at the landing on Peaks Island, including the ferry that services the island for its residents and visitors almost hourly. The most populous island in Casco Bay and only accessible by boat Peaks Island is home to about 800 year round residents.
- Fort Gorges - Notice the massive granite blocks that form the iconic military fort, Fort Gorges, which was built from 1858 to 1864. These striking stone blocks that are now interwoven with nature are quite beautiful to witness.
What's Included
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
- Bring your own food and drink, including beer and wine
- Environmentally friendly marine composting toilet
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
- Gratuities
- Group Narration - Our captain and crew are happy to answer questions about the harbor sights!
Additional Information
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique…
Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique adventure, a 39’ long classic, picnic style tour boat built in 1935 at Handy Boat in Falmouth, Maine.
Location
13 Ocean Gateway Pier
Ocean Gateway Pier
Ocean Gateway Pier
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
4.3
(48 Ratings)
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Heather
Aug 2, 2025
Great lighthouse tour - Loved the length of the tour, the weather was perfect, the views were great, and BYOB was nice added bonus. Boat crew were kind and informative.
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Jrobinson27707
Jul 21, 2025
- Great way to see the bay and the light houses. Answered all of the questions. Don’t expect a continuous narrative, but plenty of opportunity to see the area from the bay. Both of the crew were friendly and helpful!
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Linda_p
Jul 8, 2025
Fun boat ride! - Captain Greg and First mate Erica, were so much fun. Saw a sunken pirate ship some lighthouses. Unable to go out to the third lighthouse due to rough water but was still able to see if from a distance.
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Brooke_r
Jul 3, 2025
We had such a great time!... - We had such a great time! The captain and Nash were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to get out on the water and learn about lobstering, the history of the area and lighthouses, and see so much wildlife. Highly recommend. Very fun!
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Genevieve_t
Jun 18, 2025
Awesome! - This was absolutely wonderful! I took my kids and my husband and my sister and her brother-in-law and we had such a great time. It’s basically a small boat with Christmas lights all over it and the driver is so sweet… She points out all these fun things about Maine as you drive along. There’s a spectacular story about an island. I highly recommend it.
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Alexishk3418oe
Oct 31, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Nick and Luke were wonderful! So friendly and very knowledgeable with the local history. Had such a great time and highly recommend!
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Kelly_b
Oct 30, 2024
Definite must do! - It is a little hard to find but worth it. Captain and guide were so nice and very funny! They taught us many things that we didn't know and threw in some 'fun facts!' Very enjoyable time!
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Heather_b
Oct 28, 2024
Lighthouse - Harbor Tour - Nick was absolutely spot on with his history & interacting with all the guests on board. It was a perfect way to take in the harbor and view the iconic lighthouse of the area. Luke, the captain, kept his eyes out for wildlife and we were able to catch a glimpse of a couple along the voyage. Time well spent while in Portland!
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Brendan_m
Oct 27, 2024
Beautiful, peaceful, informative, and fun. - All the lighthouses and beautiful islands. The captain was very good and kept us in calm waters and the guide was fun and informative.
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Stacy_b
Oct 27, 2024
Summer Adventure - Seeing the seals and learning about the islands that line the bay. Beautiful experience. Thank you… ❤️
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