Port City Lights Cruise

4.8
(256 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Bar & snack bar available
Restroom on board

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
170 Commercial St

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Portland Head Light (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Fort Gorges (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ram Island Ledge Light (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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