Best 37 things to do in Bass Harbor, ME

Experience Acadia’s wildlife and scenery with an expert captain and a trip tailored to you

Private Maine coast cruise with Acadia views for groups of 7–36

Cruise past Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and haul lobster traps

Private fishing charter with coastal views of Acadia National Park

Explore Acadia’s Park Loop Road on a private 3-hour guided drive

Private 4-hour Acadia tour with Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Wild Gardens walk

Private 5-hour Mount Desert Island tour beyond Acadia National Park hotspots

Family youth sea kayaking in a protected bay on Mount Desert Island

Paddle Western Bay and Somes Sound with a Registered Maine Guide

Ride Acadia highlights by e-bike with a guide

Paddle Mount Desert Island bays with a guide and optional wetsuit

Paddle a sheltered Acadia lake with a guide in 2 hours

Rent an inflatable SUP for a full day on Acadia-area lakes and calm coves

Ride a Class 1 e-bike on Acadia’s Park Loop Road and Carriage Roads

Ride a Class 1 e-bike on Acadia’s Park Loop Road and Carriage Roads

Ride a narrated trolley through Acadia’s top sights with photo stops

See Acadia’s top sights on a fully narrated 4-hour tour with four photo stops

See downtown Bar Harbor highlights on a fully narrated 30-minute trolley ride

Tour Bar Harbor and Acadia’s Park Loop Road by private van

See Acadia’s Park Loop Road, Cadillac Summit, Sand Beach, and Thunder Hole in 3 hours

See Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Road, and coastal villages in one flexible private day

Cadillac Mountain sunrise with warm drinks, snacks, chairs, and reservation handled

Afternoon schooner sail with stronger breezes and local narration

Charter a private 2-hour cruise on Frenchman Bay for up to 6 guests