Portland 1-Hour Cruise of Casco Bay Lighthouses
by Portland Discovery Land Sea Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$86Overview
Passengers board the boat to begin a fully narrated cruise lasting about one hour through Casco Bay, focusing on its busy waterways and islands. The trip passes close to several historic lighthouses, including a detailed view of Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Along the way, travelers see up to four lighthouses: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse marking the west side of the shipping channel, the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse with its six Corinthian columns, Portland Head Light, and Ram Island Ledge Light near the northern entrance to Portland Harbor. The route also includes a view of Fort Gorges, a Civil War era fort on Hog Island Ledge that was used for storage during both World Wars. The vessel has on-board restrooms, and a bar and snack bar are available for refreshments. The tour covers local marine wildlife including seals and seabirds, and lobster boats operating in the bay.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
This historic lighthouse was built in 1897 and marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
Constructed in 1855 and designed by Thomas Walter, this smaller lighthouse is also called Bug Light and features six Corinthian columns around its base.
Portland Head Light
Commissioned by George Washington, Portland Head Light is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and one of the most photographed in the country.
Fort Gorges
A Civil War era fort located on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, modeled after Fort Sumter and used as storage during WWI and WWII.
Ram Island Ledge Light
Built in 1905, this lighthouse is a twin of Graves Light near Boston and is located on a ledge marking the northern entrance to Portland Harbor.
Meeting point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
End point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Portland 1-Hour Cruise of Casco Bay Lighthouses
by Portland Discovery Land Sea Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$86Overview
Passengers board the boat to begin a fully narrated cruise lasting about one hour through Casco Bay, focusing on its busy waterways and islands. The trip passes close to several historic lighthouses, including a detailed view of Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Along the way, travelers see up to four lighthouses: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse marking the west side of the shipping channel, the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse with its six Corinthian columns, Portland Head Light, and Ram Island Ledge Light near the northern entrance to Portland Harbor. The route also includes a view of Fort Gorges, a Civil War era fort on Hog Island Ledge that was used for storage during both World Wars. The vessel has on-board restrooms, and a bar and snack bar are available for refreshments. The tour covers local marine wildlife including seals and seabirds, and lobster boats operating in the bay.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
This historic lighthouse was built in 1897 and marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
Constructed in 1855 and designed by Thomas Walter, this smaller lighthouse is also called Bug Light and features six Corinthian columns around its base.
Portland Head Light
Commissioned by George Washington, Portland Head Light is Maine’s oldest lighthouse and one of the most photographed in the country.
Fort Gorges
A Civil War era fort located on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, modeled after Fort Sumter and used as storage during WWI and WWII.
Ram Island Ledge Light
Built in 1905, this lighthouse is a twin of Graves Light near Boston and is located on a ledge marking the northern entrance to Portland Harbor.
Meeting point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
End point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.