Sail to Wood Island Lighthouse Tour From Kennebunkport
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 ride, Lighthouse tour
Highlights
Sail aboard a 40-foot sailboat and disembark on Wood Island for a guided visit to the restored Wood Island Lighthouse and Keepers House. Climb the lighthouse tower, explore the light station, and hear stories about Saco Bay and the Saco River from your captain and crew.
- Sail aboard a 40-foot sailboat in Saco Bay
- Disembark on Wood Island and walk a 1/2-mile wooden boardwalk
- Tour the restored lighthouse and two-story Keepers House
- Climb 60 circular stairs to the lantern room
- Hear stories about the islands of Saco Bay and Saco River history
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Donation to Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse
Things to know
Minimum of 4 guests per tour, with up to 6 guests per boat. You must be able to get in and out of a dinghy and walk the 1/2-mile walkway; bare feet, flip-flops, and clogs are not allowed on Wood Island. Children must be at least 10 years old to go up the lighthouse tower, and pricing does not include gratuity.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancel 7 days prior to departure for a 100% refund. Cancellations less than 7 days, no-shows, or late arrivals after departure times are charged the full price.
FAQs
Dress in layers and consider a windbreaker or warm layer. Wear soft-soled shoes for the boat; on Wood Island you cannot wear bare feet, flip-flops, or clogs. Bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses) and consider a raincoat.
You get cold bottled water at no charge. You can also buy sodas, iced tea, mixed drinks, beer, cider, and wine once aboard, and a lobster roll dinner is available. You may bring your own drinks, food, and snacks, and you can use the on-board refrigerator to keep items cool.
You need the mobility to get in and out of a dinghy from the back of the sailboat and walk the 1/2-mile walkway 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.
