Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

In Portland, Maine

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£52 pp
1h 45 mins · 4.8 (186)
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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay
This 105 minute cruise offers guests a chance to relax and unwind as we make our way around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Enjoy evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. A great way to end a hectic day or begin a romantic evening!
Free cancellation

What's included

  • RESTROOM_ON_BOARD

Itinerary

  1. The oldest lighthouse in Maine, commissioned by George Washington. Considered the most photographed lighthouse in Maine.
  2. Memorial to the WWII naval shipyard. Employing up to 30,000 people, the workers built 30 "Ocean" cargo ships for the British government, starting in 1941, and 236 "Liberty" cargo ships for the U.S., starting shortly thereafter.
  3. Caisson-style light station built in 1897, it marks the west side of the entry into the main shipping channel of Casco Bay. Adjacent is Fort Preble and Southern Maine Community College.
  4. Fashioned after Fort Sumner, it's a former military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay. From 1858 to 1864, no battles were fought there and no troops were stationed there
  5. Built in 1875, also called Bug Light because of it's small stature. It was modeled after a Greek monument, but made of cast iron. It is surrounded by Bug Light Park, popular in the summer for picnics and kite flying.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Look for a blue and white building marked "Long Wharf" on top. We're the middle window. The cruise departs from here as well.
End point
Look for a blue and white building marked "Long Wharf" on top. We're the middle window. The cruise departs from here as well.

Practical information

Operated by
Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours
Max group size
65 travellers
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.