Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise

In Portland, Maine

From
£43 pp
1h 45 mins · 4.8 (756)
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Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise
Explore the bustling inner harbor, Diamond Pass, and the main shipping channel to get close up views of civil war era forts and as many as 4 lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • RESTROOM_ON_BOARD
  • Bar and snackbar

Itinerary

  1. Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
  2. Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
  3. Historic lighthouse constructed 1855, designed by Thomas Walter, designer of the US Capitol dome and East and West Wings. A smaller lighthouse also known as Bug Light, it features six Corinthian columns around it's base.
  4. Civil War era fort in Casco Bay located on Hog Island Ledge. Modeled after Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Used as a storage facility in WWI & WWII.
  5. Historic lighthouse on Casco Bay constructed in 1905, a twin of Graves Light off off Boston. Located on a quarter mile of ledge that marks the northern entrance into Portland Harbor.
  6. Islands off the coast of Portland including Peaks Island, House Island, Cushing Island, Little and Great Diamond Islands, Diamond Pass and a seal habitat called Halfway Rock.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.
End point
The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.

Practical information

Operated by
Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours
Max group size
80 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–10
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 1 hour 45 minutes. 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.