Private Sightseeing Charter on a Vintage Lobster Boat with Drinks
100% PRIVATE TOUR! Step aboard a vintage Maine Lobster Boat for a private, 2-hour lighthouse viewing & sightseeing charter. Leave the crowds behind as we cruise through the islands of Casco Bay, passing four iconic lighthouses, historic 19th-century forts, and the stunning Maine coastline.
Charters depart from Portland’s Old Port and are perfect for families and small groups. Each charter is completely private for up to 6 guests, and all ages are welcome!
First round of drinks included – Enjoy a local Portland, Maine beer or a glass of wine as you take in the breathtaking views!
Options
2024 MONHEGAN
What's included in Private Sightseeing Charter on a Vintage Lobster Boat with Drinks
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortlandPass-by Only
Board M/V MONHEGAN, a beautifully restored wooden lobster boat, and make yourself at home as you cruise through Portland's Harbor, past wharves dating to the period just after the Revolutionary War. At one point, Portland was one of the busiest harbors in the early decades of the United States, a fact attested to by the incredible stone fortresses protecting the harbor.
Bug Light ParkPass-by Only
Marking the entrance to Portland Harbor, this small lighthouse is typically the first of four lighthouses we see on our sightseeing excursions aboard our vintage wooden boats.
Spring Point Ledge LighthousePass-by Only
Get up close to Spring Point Light and nearby Fort Preble, a small gun emplacement built as a part of Portland's Harbor Defenses. In the early years, the lighthouse was not connected to the mainland by the granite breakwater that exists today, and ships that went on the wrong side of the lighthouse went aground on shallow ledge.
Inclusions
- Licensed Captain
- Enjoy a local Portland, Maine beer or a glass of wine on us!
- Private Charter for up to 6 guests (cost is a flat rate)
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local Guide
- Restroom on board
- Non-alcoholic beverages are available for kids or anyone who prefers an alternative
- Cooler, glassware, plates, & utensils for guest use
- Parking in Portland's Old Port
- Gratuity for your Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at the back of the parking lot between Gilbert’s Chowder House and Dry Dock in Portland’s Old Port. Arrive 20 mins early to find parking. Wait at the top of the boat ramp next to Boone’s Fish House & The Porthole deck. Your deckhand will meet you at the ramp just before tour time
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Locally brewed beer, imported wines, and spiked seltzers available on board for purchase. State law prohibits BYOB. Credit/debit card required for purchase.
