Private Island Fort Tour Casco Bay

Explore historic Fort Scammel on a private island tour in Casco Bay. Cruise past iconic lighthouses and uncover Portland Harbor’s hidden gems.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort Scammel - At SeaPortland, we are happy to offer a truly unparalleled experience with our Private Island and Fort Tour. With access to Fort Scammel on House Island, a historic site that is privately owned and was inaccessible to the public for decades, this is a tour you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! You’ll have the chance to explore…
What's Included
  • Option to purchase additional drinks aboard (credit card only)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Restroom Available At Departure Location / NOT Onboard the Boat
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • NO Restroom Onboard the Boat
Additional Information

Board the Elizabeth Grace for this exclusive one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you are a local or visiting from away, the stone fortresses built in the early 19th century in Portland Harbor are always captivating. They are imposing reminders of days not too far gone when the defense of our coastline required their presence.
Despite their prominence, the…

Location
Portland Beer Hub
Fore Street
BOAT DEPARTS DOCK RIGHT AT TOUR TIME! Arrive 15 MINUTES before the start time of your tour. Meet inside of the retail store, Portland Beer Hub (320 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101), in downtown Portland's Old Port. Portland Beer Hub staff will lead you to the dock and to your vessel!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annavg1854tx
Aug 8, 2025
Portland baby! - It was an amazing experience! The tour guides were very knowledgeable, fun and the drinks were yummy! Loved the island, so much history! 10 out of 10!!!!
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Jay_b
Jul 31, 2025
Awesome Tour - Extremely informative tour of the fort! Learned lots of history. The boat crew on the way to the island shared lots of things about the bay and ships and boats we saw
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C4380sfalicev
Jul 11, 2025
Fantastic experience, I would recommend this to anyone. - We recently did a business event in Portland and the capstone of the event was taking the tour . The entire team felt the tour was wonderful! Everything went beautifully starting with them picking us up at the Beer Hub. The short boat ride with an amazing crew got us ready to meet the funny, knowledgeable and engaging tour guides that showed us the gorgeous island and fort. We ended with a lobster bake on the dock with a great catering team. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for something different to do with your team.
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Devonmich
Jun 27, 2025
Great tour! - Pete and Simian did a great job and were very knowledgeable about the fort and its history. They engaged the kids in the tour, they had a scavenger hunt to complete and got some pirate treasure.
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Lonnio2025
Jun 19, 2025
Enjoyed the Fort Scammel island tour! - We had a great time on this tour! The guides were funny and friendly. The boat was comfortable and water not very choppy. Our guide was super knowledgable on the history of the island, the fort, and the surrounding forts. Cold beverages were nice and refreshing.
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Kcmason
Nov 1, 2024
History and A Bit of Exercise Too! - Beautiful fall day with awesome land and water views. We've been to Portland multiple times and this is the first time we've seen this experience. Our guide was able to give us the history of the fort and island from the Civil War to WWII. The walking tour was easy from the fort to the inside rooms and passage ways. Would recommend it if you're wanting to see Portland's past and get in your steps at the same time!
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Allisonsc
Oct 17, 2024
Must do - Beautiful views on the ride over. We saw some seals and other wildlife. The crew was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the fort we were visiting. The fort will bring you back in time. It’s not touristy so you feel like you are discovering it for yourself. Highly recommended!
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Joshua
Oct 17, 2024
An outstanding experience. You should book it right now. - A great experience. Captain Pete, who is also the tour guide, was great. Very, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great presenter too. Deckhand Jonah was great too.
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Dawn_c
Oct 11, 2024
Perfect combo of exploring, history, and boat ride - This tour was amazing. Our captain was very knowledgeable, and eager to share history about the island. We explored areas with amazing stories behind them, and enjoyed a smooth boat ride, with great views and tasty drinks. He even let me call my dad (retired disabled Marine/war history buff) on speaker phone to catch his stories. We saw seals, and a deer. I would absolutely recommend this trip!
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Buffalodani
Oct 10, 2024
Everyone do this - This was a favorite part of my cruise. My friend and I loved this experience was so memorable. Captain Pete was very knowledgeable and I learned so much about the area and forts in Portland. Thanks
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).