Private 3-Hour Lighthouse Cruise in Portland
Explore Casco Bay’s lighthouses, islands, and waterfront by private powerboat
Duration
3 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Water, lap blankets, restroom
Highlights
Set out on a private powerboat cruise through Casco Bay, tailored to your preferred pace and interests. Cold bottled water is provided; optional gratuity is not included in the listed price.
- Explore Casco Bay’s islands, coves, and working waterfront
- See Portland Head Light, Spring Point Ledge Light, Bug Light, and Ram Island Ledge Light
- Watch for harbor seals, porpoises, seabirds, and seasonal marine life
- Cruise past Peaks Island, Great Diamond Island, and Cushing Island
- Relax in the enclosed wheelhouse with access to a marine restroom
Important details
- Your experience starts in South Portland; Portland pickup is available for an additional fee not included in the listed price
- A waiver is required before departure
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a 100% refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before departure, no-shows, and late arrivals are charged in full. If the operator cancels due to weather, you may choose a 100% refund.
Product ID: 27QYUN
FAQs
Dress in layers; it can feel cooler and windier on the water, and it can cool quickly after sunset (especially early in the season). Bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), wear soft-soled shoes, and consider a raincoat. You can bring your own food and drinks; pack a cooler if you want to keep items cold.
Yes. You can bring your own food and drinks of any sort; pack a cooler if you want to keep items cool.
No. Pricing does not include gratuity. If you choose to tip, you can add gratuity to a credit card, Venmo, or give cash.
More about Bug Light Park
Bug Light Park sits on the edge of South Portland, looking out across the sparkling waters of Casco Bay toward the Portland skyline, and it offers one of the most photogenic vantage points anywhere along the Maine coast. The park is named for the diminutive Portland Breakwater Light, affectionately called Bug Light, a tiny but ornate cast-iron lighthouse modeled after a Greek monument that has guarded the harbor entrance since 1875. From the water, Bug Light Park reveals itself as a green ribbon of shoreline, dotted with picnickers, kite flyers, and history seekers exploring the World War II shipyard memorial that honors the Liberty Ships built on this very site.
On a private three-hour charter across Casco Bay, Bug Light Park becomes a natural highlight as you glide past its rocky shore and pause near the breakwater for unbeatable photos of the little lighthouse with Portland's working waterfront framed behind it. The salt air carries the cries of gulls and the distant clang of harbor bells, while the captain shares stories of the bay's lobster boats, ferry routes, and centuries of maritime heritage. After cruising past Bug Light Park, the charter weaves among the Calendar Islands, offering contrast between the manicured grassy point and the wild, spruce-clad islands further out, where seals often haul out on sunlit ledges.
This experience is ideal for couples seeking a romantic afternoon, families wanting an unhurried introduction to Casco Bay, and photographers chasing that perfect golden-hour shot of Bug Light Park from the water. History lovers will appreciate the shipyard tales, and anyone who has only seen Bug Light Park from land will discover how completely different, and how much more magical, it feels when approached by sea. With just your group aboard, the captain can linger here as long as you like, making Bug Light Park the kind of memory that defines a Portland visit.
