Balmy Days Cruises offers several sightseeing and boating excursions from Boothbay Harbor including fishing trips, passenger service to Monhegan Island, lighthouse tours and tours of Boothbay Harbor. The service operates several boats ranging in size from 33 feet to 65 feet that provide daily sightseeing trips (including daytrip excursions to explore Monhegan Island). Harbor and lighthouse tours typically run one and two hours and cruise the nearby waters around Boothbay Harbor. Typical sights include lighthouses, sealife, the rocky shores of Maine, boats of every kind, and many other sights & sounds that make up the unique experience people take home from cruising the scenic coast of Maine.

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Betselma is a traditional 38-foot classic wooden lobster boat operating out of Camden Harbor. See and enjoy the breathtaking and spectacular coast of Maine aboard the Betselma. Whether you want to cruise around the harbor, explore the coastline, or venture out to the islands, Betselma can make it happen for you. The Betselma offers daily scenic and coastal island sightseeing trips of one or two hours each out of Camden Harbor from the Camden Public Landing. One hour excursions between Camden and Rockport Harbors typically show lighthouses and magnificent coastal estates. Two hour cruises highlight more lighthouses, islands, porpoises, seals, and seabirds as well as the resort communities and estates of some of the famous summer residents of the island of Isleboro.

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The "Captain Jack" is a 30 foot authentic downeast lobster boat. Experience a truly unique adventure on board a traditional working lobster boat. The Captain Jack is piloted by Captain Steve Hale, a Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Join Captain Hale on a 1-1/4 hr. cruise of Penobscot Bay. Catch a glimpse of seals, harbor porpoises, an occasional sunfish and maybe a whale. Watch as Captain Hale hauls his lobster traps, get up close and personal with the lobster, crabs, starfish, sea urchins and other exciting creatures from the sea.

Hardy Boat Cruises offers several sightseeing and boating excursions from the port of New Harbor including daily passenger ferry service to Monhegan Island, lighthouse tours, puffin and seal watches and a special (seasonal) Fall coastal cruise. The service operates a 60 foot passenger vessel that was specifically designed as a ferry for Monhegan Island and as a puffin-watching boat. Puffin, seal and lighthouse tours typically run one to one and a half hours and cruise the nearby waters around Muscongus Bay. For passenger ferry service to Monhegan, Hardy Boat Cruises offers the shortest crossing distance to Monhegan Island. Approximate crossing time is 50 minutes one-way.

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A traditional wooden lobster boat, the Lively Lady brings guests out on the bay throughout the day from the Camden Harbor Public Landing Wharf. The coastline surrounding Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay is considered some of the most beautiful in the world. The Lively Lady offers several different tours and day trips of the surrounding bay including eco-tours, lighthouse tours, lobstering tours, and haunted harbor tours. Relax aboard the Lively Lady, enjoy a beverage and get a close-up look at the Maine coast as we cruise past majestic lighthouses, seaside mansions, world famous windjammers, and visiting yachts. We often see seals, porpoises, osprey, and bald eagles. We are an ideal trip for children, and encourage them to help us haul up our lobster traps and discover what’s inside. Don’t forget your camera! Trips depart daily from Camden Harbor during the summer season.

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Operated by the Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine State Ferry Service located in Rockland and Lincolnville provides fixed-route ferry service from Rockland to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus Island, and from Lincolnville Beach to the island of Islesboro. The Maine State Ferry Service operates year round from both the Rockland and Lincolnville terminals. For more information, trip schedules, and rate information visit the Maine Ferry Service website.

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Matinicus Excursions offers several sightseeing and boating excursions from the port of Rockland Harbor including scheduled passenger service to Matinicus Island and Criehaven Island, lighthouse tours around Penobscot Bay, trips around Matinicus Rock to see puffins and other seabirds, and nature cruises watching for whales, dolphins, porpoise, seals and other wildlife. The service operates a 35 foot Mitchell Cove lobster boat design with an extended cabin. There is very comfortable inside heated seating for 16 and outside seating for 6 people. Matinicus Excursions also offers charter service and private fishing excursions to other islands and ports most anywhere in Maine.

Monhegan Boat Line offers several sightseeing and boating excursions from Port Clyde including daily passenger service to Monhegan Island, lighthouse tours, puffin and nature cruises, and sunset cruises of Muscongus Bay. The service operates two vessels ranging in size from 63 feet to 65 feet that provide daily sightseeing trips (including day trip excursions to explore Monhegan Island). Lighthouse cruises, puffin and nature tours, and sunset cruises typically run two and a half hours and cruise the nearby waters around Muscongus Bay. Typical sights include lighthouses, sealife, puffins, the rocky shores of Maine, boats of every kind, and many other sights & sounds that make up the unique experience people take home from cruising the scenic coast of Maine. For passenger service to Monhegan Island, the crossing time is roughly 75 minutes one-way.

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The M/V Monhegan is a converted Maine State Ferry operating out of Rockland Harbor. The boat is also a floating restaurant with lounge. The Monhegan offers a scenic harbor and coastal island sightseeing trip of 90 minutes out of Rockland Harbor from the Rockland Public Landing. The 90 minute cruise of Penobscot Bay typically shows lighthouses and magnificent coastal estates. Sit on deck and watch the osprey and gulls, the seals and fishing boats or the schooners and lighthouses as the Monhegan gently glides through the bay. The Monhegan's spacious decks provide a comfortable perch for viewing the best that coastal Maine has to offer.

Penobscot Ferry and Transport is a small, family run ferry service that tries to fill a niche that the Maine State Ferry Service does not fill. They offer a relatively flexible schedule, unlike the Maine State Ferry Service. They offer transportation to any island in the bay that has a pier to tie up at. They will transport passengers and light cargo loads to your dock of choice. Penobscot Ferry and Transport also offers various preplanned trips, tours, and cruises to fulfill your wishes: from lighthouse excursions to Bennett Island Walking tours to puffin watching tours of Matinicus Rock to day trips to Monhegan, Vinalhaven and Isle Au Haut Islands.

The Rendevous is a 51-foot WWII Liberty Launch powerboat that has been restored as a passenger vessel for sightseeing cruises on Penobscot Bay. Delight in views of picturesque islands, historic lighthouses, traditional windjammers, and stunning sunsets as you look for seals, porpoises, and seabirds. From the polished brass, comfortable seating, luxurious brightwork and professional crew, to the fully stocked copper-top bar, you’ll simply love cruising in vintage style. The Rendevous is certified to carry 36 guests and is available by charter for unique and memorable wedding celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and corporate events.

Cruise Penobscot Bay aboard the Lobster Cruiser, "Harvest Moon". We offer private charter services, and run a variety of Island trips. Island touring, Picnics, lighthouses tours and transportation to any island. Year round service available.