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Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise: Inner Harbor Exploration with Historic Forts and Lighthouses
4.8
452 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 county.
- 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 county.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 kiosk 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
(452 Ratings)
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Tourist739973
May 6, 2025
Great tour for history!! - This was a great tour. Mark was our tour guide on the boat and he was excellent.
The weather wasn't cooperating, but they really made the most of it.
A lot of civil war history.
Also covered the history of the first railroad.
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Jennifer
May 6, 2025
Best tour ever - Best tour ever. Nice boat ride in casco to see the islands and light houses. Beautiful houses and awesome history of the area. 1 negative that the tour boat area gets cool, but you can venture to inside. Good tour guide. Total recommended.
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Chrisandlaceyw
May 5, 2025
Great trip beautiful views. - We enjoyed the tour and the boat. The crew was great and the tour guide was the best. Interesting history and funny tidbits!
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Jonh-cg
Nov 10, 2024
Must do in Portland - We really enjoyed this cruise. Expert narration. The coastline is beautiful and we learned a lot about the history. Highly recommend
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Charmaine_w
Oct 23, 2024
Awesome experience - The narrator was very knowledgeable on his subject. A very fun, informative tour! I would take this trip again.
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Cathylm4919yt
Oct 21, 2024
Awesome Cruise! - The cruise was wonderful! The knowledge and humor of our guide made the cruise so much fun. Seeing the lighthouses and islands, hearing the history and checking out the bald eagle and seals made it awesome. Thanks for the memories!!
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Vstoothfairy
Oct 21, 2024
Nice afternoon on the water with good crew. - Smooth waters and bright sunny day. The tour guide was quite informative and answered along the way. Would recommend
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Scott_w
Oct 21, 2024
Portland Maine boat trip - Good location in harbour, good knowledgeable information from our guide about the lighthouses and local history. Drinks on board was a nice touch and reasonably priced.
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Linda_m
Oct 22, 2024
Harbor Lights - Seeing some of the beautiful homes on the cliffs of the harbor. We couldn't really hear what was being said, bad loud speaker.
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Marcia_p
Oct 22, 2024
More Indoor Seating Please. - The tour was on time and directions were great. This was our least favorite tour as it was very cold. There were not enough seats inside for everyone due to them having tables on the lower level. We stood the entire tour on lower level in order to keep warm. Drinks were sold. Washroom available. Guide pointed out light houses and landmarks.
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