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    Private 1.5-Hour Wildlife Cruise in Ogunquit

    Feel the sea breeze and spot coastal wildlife on a 1.5-hour private cruise

    5.0 stars• 34 reviews
    From$116incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 2 people

    Highlights

    Sail along the coast on a 1.5-hour cruise with views of Ogunquit's sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and Bald Head Cliff. Feel the salty sea breeze and watch for migratory birds, seals, and sunfish.

    • Enjoy views of Ogunquit beach and rocky coastline
    • Glide past the dramatic Bald Head Cliff
    • Feel the salty sea breeze and fresh ocean air
    • Watch for migratory birds, seals, and sunfish
    • Bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol
    • Meet your captain at the floating dock

    Things to know

    All ages welcome. Minimum of 2 people to book. Bring your own food, drinks, and utensils; alcohol is allowed.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.

    FAQs

    Please go down the ramp, just past the stairs for the drawbridge. Then wait on the floating dock, and get ready to meet your captain.

    For parking, you have two options: a paid parking facility outside and another one inside the cove.

    Meeting details

    Please go down the ramp, just past the stairs for the drawbridge. Then wait on the floating dock, and get ready to meet your captain.

    Experience provided by Goose Sailing Cruises
    Experience provided by Goose Sailing Cruises

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    $116.60

    All Ages • Minimum of 2 people

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Captain Scott has built a genuinely loyal following among visitors to Ogunquit, and it's easy to see why. With over 40 years of sailing experience, he brings a rare combination of seamanship and storytelling to every trip, weaving in local history, wildlife, and personal anecdotes in a way that feels like a conversation rather than a rehearsed tour. Families with young kids, bachelorette groups, and couples on romantic sunset sails all seem to leave feeling like they got something personal out of the experience. One thing that stands out is how consistently Scott handles the unexpected. Less-than-perfect weather, nervous first-timers, even a bout of seasickness on board... reviewers repeatedly mention that he kept things calm, comfortable, and enjoyable regardless of the conditions. He also keeps groups private, meaning you're not sharing the boat with strangers, which adds a lot to the relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the Ogunquit area and looking for a sailing experience that's low-key but genuinely memorable, this one is hard to talk yourself out of booking.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Michael boarded this sailboat absolutely convinced we were about to become a cautionary tale on the Weather Channel. In his defense, the sky looked like Neptune himself was going through something emotionally complicated. Meanwhile, our captain calmly handled the boat, the wind, and the increasingly dramatic cloud cover like a wizard with boat shoes. The man didn’t sail so much as negotiate with nature. At no point did I feel unsafe, even while Michael quietly scanned the Atlantic for great white sharks like he was auditioning for Shark Week: Anxiety Edition. The trip itself was incredible. Gorgeous views, beautiful coastline, perfect ocean air, and just enough wind to make you feel adventurous without immediately updating your will. The captain mixed history, facts, and stories without sounding like a floating PowerPoint presentation, which is a rare gift. Best part: he even let Michael help open the Perkins Cove drawbridge, which instantly healed the terrified little boy inside him. One minute he was convinced we’d capsize, the next he was basically Christopher Columbus with sunscreen. Absolutely worth it. Peaceful, stunning, memorable, and somehow both relaxing and mildly cinematic. 10/10 would sail into the ominous cloud void again.

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    Drea Castle

    May 20, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Michael boarded this sailboat absolutely convinced we were about to become a cautionary tale on the Weather Channel. In his defense, the sky looked like Neptune himself was going through something emotionally complicated. Meanwhile, our captain calmly handled the boat, the wind, and the increasingly dramatic cloud cover like a wizard with boat shoes. The man didn’t sail so much as negotiate with nature. At no point did I feel unsafe, even while Michael quietly scanned the Atlantic for great white sharks like he was auditioning for Shark Week: Anxiety Edition. The trip itself was incredible. Gorgeous views, beautiful coastline, perfect ocean air, and just enough wind to make you feel adventurous without immediately updating your will. The captain mixed history, facts, and stories without sounding like a floating PowerPoint presentation, which is a rare gift. Best part: he even let Michael help open the Perkins Cove drawbridge, which instantly healed the terrified little boy inside him. One minute he was convinced we’d capsize, the next he was basically Christopher Columbus with sunscreen. Absolutely worth it. Peaceful, stunning, memorable, and somehow both relaxing and mildly cinematic. 10/10 would sail into the ominous cloud void again.

    Photo of Drea Castle

    Drea Castle

    May 20, 2026

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