Private Sailing Tour of Wood Island Lighthouse
Sail Saco Bay and tour Wood Island Lighthouse from tower to Keeper's House
Duration
4 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Sailing, lighthouse tour
Highlights
Sail Saco Bay to Wood Island for a guided visit inside its restored lighthouse and Keeper's House. Hear local stories from your captain and crew, then explore the island on foot.
- Explore the restored Wood Island Lighthouse and two-story Keeper's House
- Follow the half-mile wooden boardwalk from the boathouse to the lighthouse
- Climb 60 circular stairs to the lighthouse lantern room
- Hear stories of Saco Bay's islands and the Saco River
- Take a turn sailing the boat if you wish
What's Included
- Guided Wood Island Lighthouse tour
- Cold bottled water
Important details
- Requires mobility to transfer between the boat and dinghy and walk the half-mile Wood Island boardwalk
- Complete the Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse on-island rules and general release
- Wear shoes other than flip-flops or clogs; bare feet are not allowed on Wood Island
- Ages 10+ only for climbing the lighthouse tower
- The listed price does not include optional crew gratuity
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before departure, no-shows, and late arrivals are charged in full. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, insufficient bookings, or unforeseen circumstances.
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.
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.
