2 Hours Sunset Private Charter on Heart's Desire in Casco Bay
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£511
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2h 0 mins · 5.0 (2)
This two-hour sunset private sail is the perfect way to experience Maine's sunset on the coast - complete with lighthouses, seals, and seabirds.
Sail aboard Heart's Desire, a 101 year old schooner, designed by famed yacht designer, John Alden. Heart's Desire measures 53' feet and features some of John Alden's trademark design elements including a long bowsprit and dramatic, raked transom. Built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, Heart's Desire has been used mainly for chartering along the Eastern seaboard in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Free cancellation
Private tour
What's included
- Eco-friendly marine compostable toilet
- 2-hour private charter
What's not included
- Gratuity—for our captain and deckhand, which would be at your discretion but is typically 15-20%.
- Food and Drink—But feel free to bring your own!
Itinerary
- See Fort Gorges from the water, a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine, built from 1858 to 1864.
- Also known as Portland Breakwater Light, this small 30-foot lighthouse built in 1855 can be seen from the boat.
- Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, which marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. It was constructed in 1897 and can be seen on your sail.
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure to check in.
End point
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure to check in.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Portland Schooner Co.
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 2 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.