Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise

4.8
(704 reviews)
Portland, USA

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the bustling inner harbor, Diamond Pass, and the main shipping channel to get close up views of civil war era forts and as many as 4 lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor.

What's Included

Restroom on board
Bar and snackbar

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
170 Commercial St

The middle window in a blue and white kiosk booth marked Long Wharf.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Casco Bay Islands (Pass by)

    Islands off the coast of Portland including Peaks Island, House Island, Cushing Island, Little and Great Diamond Islands, Diamond Pass and a seal habitat called Halfway Rock.

    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
Supplied by Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Top Product
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Cancellation Policy

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

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