Port City Lights Cruise

In Portland, Maine

From
£30 pp
1h 0 mins · 4.8 (284)
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Port City Lights Cruise
A fully narrated 60-minute scenic cruise through busy Casco Bay and its innermost islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. As many as four lighthouses can be seen including a close up view of Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Bar & snack bar available
  • RESTROOM_ON_BOARD

Itinerary

  1. Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
  2. 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.
  3. Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
  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.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.
End point
The middle window at the blue and white kiosk building, marked Long Wharf on top.

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
  • Rubber soled shoes recommended, high heels not recommended

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 1 hour. 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.