Activity Portland, USA

Port City Lights Cruise

4.8 (330 reviews) one hour Free cancellation

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330 reviews

4.8

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 80 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bar & snack bar available
Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board

Itinerary

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

Passing by

Historic lighthouse constructed in 1897 that marks the west side of the Portland shipping channel.
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse

Passing by

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.
Portland Head Light

Passing by

Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the county.
Fort Gorges

Passing by

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.
Ram Island Ledge Light

Passing by

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting 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.

Using your ticket

Check-in details:

Check-in begins 15 minutes before departure, and we recommend that all guests arrive in the area 30 minutes before departure to allow time for parking (if applicable) and arrival to our location.

Parking:

Portland Discovery does not have parking for customers, and we recommend allowing extra time to find parking as it can be busy downtown.

There are many public parking lots near our Long Wharf ticket booth, located at 170 Commercial Street. The best parking options are:

Simba Parking Lot at 216 Fore Street
Angelo’s Acres Lot at 441 Commercial Street

These lots range from an 8- to 20-minute walk from our location, depending on your pace.

Additional information:

What to bring:

You never know exactly what kind of weather you will get in Maine, but it’s safe to assume it will be cooler out on the water and bringing a light or heavy jacket is a good idea. We recommend sneakers as opposed to open-toed shoes for better stability.

Restrictions:

Are Tours Handicap Accessible?

Canes and walkers are fine on the tour. There is a ramp that leads down to the boat that can vary in steepness, but our friendly, courteous deckhands are more than happy to lend a hand. MOST times manual wheelchairs are fine on the boats, but typically have to be lifted on, so weight restrictions can apply.

Are Tours Dog Friendly?

Our Tours are dog friendly! Provided your dog is friendly, well-behaved, and leashed they are welcome on our tours. Dogs cannot take up a seat of a paying passenger, so dogs must be in a lap or on the deck near your feet.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.