If you might be visiting Portland, Maine, you should take a tour of the bay on one of the daily cruise which are available in this area. Sailing passengers will enjoy comfortable sunset views of the bay, the island lifestyle of the beautiful coastal community as well as its wildlife.
Mailboat Run – Casco Bay Lines
You may join the captain of this working mall, freight ship so you can see the islands of Casco Bay – Great Diamond, Cliff & Chebeague or Little Diamond – at first hand. This 3-hours cruise tour will be provided all year long, every day twice a day. The prices for the tickets will range from $7.50/children to over $14/adults and $12.25/seniors since 2010. There will be snacks available on board the ship, but guests will be welcome to bring any food or drinks so they can enjoy the cruise tour.
Casco Bay Island Transit District
Ferry Terminal: 56 Commercial St.
207 774 7871
cascobaylines.com
Sunset Run – Casco Bay Lines
Watch the sun how will set over Portland on this two-hour long cruise tour offered every day all year long at 17.45. Guests will be able to bring any snacks or beverages so they can enjoy as they will look out at the island`s shimmering lights. Tickets will be available from $8.children, $13/seniors or $15/adults since 2010.
Casco Bay Island Transit District
Ferry Terminal: 56 Commercial St.
207 774 7871
cascobaylines.com
Sunrise on the Bay – Casco Bay Lines
You can watch the islands how they awake as you will be sailing along the bay on this morning cruise tour. You will be able watch as the lobster fishermen will set sail for their early morning trips. Take a look at sea birds, deer grazing or seals along the shoreline, and bring your video camera to capture shots of the sunrise of the bay. Tickets will start from $8/children, $13/seniors or $15/adults since 2010. Passengers will be welcome to bring their very own beverages or snacks, but there will be no concession stand on this ferry.
Casco Bay Island Transit District
Ferry Terminal: 56 Commercial St.
207 774 7871
cascobaylines.com
Casablanca Cruises
Relax on board this 90-foot cruise ship which will provide a full gallery as well as stocked bar for trips during the evening and a well-versed cruise tour captain, Jim Harkins, who will be able to tell you a lot of interesting things about the islands or the bay near Portland. With enough space of up to 139 guests, the Casablanca is a venue for wedding ceremonies, reunions, large gatherings or corporate events of any type. For pricing, get in direct contact with one of their representatives.
Casablanca Cruises
18 Custom House Wharf
207 632 4192
casablancamaine.com
Portland Schooner Company
Set sail on any one of the two 2-hour Windjammer cruise tours – the Wendameen or Bagheera – and just take a moment as you will be drifting past seals, sea birds or lighthouses. If you should take a more active part in the cruising experience, you can help the crew hoist the sails or just take a turn at the steering wheel. Both vessels have been certified to carry up to forty-eight passengers. Guests are welcome to bring any food, drink or snacks on the cruise. Costs will start from $35/adults or $10/children, and free of charge for kids under 3 years old.
Portland Schooner Company
Maine State Pier
207 766 2500
portlandschooner.com