Sail to Wood Island Lighthouse Private Tour in Maine
Sail to Wood Island and tour inside the lighthouse and keeper’s house
Duration
About 4 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Sailboat cruise, Lighthouse tour
Highlights
Sail aboard a private sailboat in Saco Bay, then go ashore on Wood Island for a guided visit inside the restored Wood Island Lighthouse and Keeper’s House.
- Sail on a private charter with up to 6 guests per boat
- Disembark on Wood Island and walk the 1/2 mile boardwalk to the lighthouse
- Join a Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse guide for the on-island tour
- Climb 60 circular stairs to the lantern room
- Explore the two-story restored Light Keepers House
- Hear stories about Saco Bay’s islands and the history of the Saco River
What's Included
- Cold bottled water
- Donation portion to Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse
Things to know
You must be able to get in and out of a dinghy from the back of the boat and walk the 1/2 mile walkway. Children must be at least 10 years old to go up the lighthouse tower. Gratuity is not included, and an additional fee applies for the Biddeford pickup location (confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking).
Cancellation Policy
If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, reschedule or receive a 100% refund. Cancel 7 days prior: reschedule or receive a 100% refund. Less than 7 days, no-shows, or late arrivals: charged full price.
FAQs
You must be able to get in and out of a dinghy from the back of the boat and walk the 1/2 mile wooden boardwalk on Wood Island.
Children must be at least 10 years old to go up the lighthouse tower.
Wear shoes you can walk in; bare feet, flip-flops, and clogs are not allowed on Wood Island.
Meeting details
Kennebunkport, Maine
Related locations
Wood Island Lighthouse
Admission includedReached only by boat, Wood Island Lighthouse rises above a windswept island at the mouth of the Saco River, where the Atlantic stretches endlessly to the horizon. The whitewashed tower and keeper's cottage sit largely as they did when the light was first lit in 1808, giving the place a quiet, preserved quality that feels genuinely removed from the mainland. Step ashore at Wood Island Lighthouse and the sounds of gulls and surf replace everything else. The island's open ledges and grassy paths invite slow exploration, while the tower itself rewards the climb with panoramic views of Biddeford Pool and the open sea beyond.
