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Experience Portland's Casco Bay on a Small Group Adults-Only Sunset Boat Tour - Portland

Experience Portland's Casco Bay on a Small Group Adults-Only Sunset Boat Tour

Portlandeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most adults in moderate physical shape, requiring only basic mobility for boarding the boat

Overview

Discover Casco Bay’s dramatic lighthouses, wildlife, and historic forts aboard a cozy adults-only sunset tour departing from Portland Harbor. Perfect for intimate evenings with stunning coastal views and expert storytelling.

Portland, Maine

Sunset on Casco Bay

1.5 Hours • 6 passengers • Private Charter

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable adults-only sunset adventure in Casco Bay! Departing from Portland Harbor, this intimate tour aboard a unique 14-passenger RIB boat offers stunning views of islands, historic forts, and wildlife. Enjoy educational insights from a local captain while capturing breathtaking photos of lighthouses and marine life.

Grab your favorite adult beverage and join us on an adults-only, intimate, sunset adventure that you won't soon forget!

Depart with us from bustling Portland Harbor as we tour one of Maine’s most picturesque boating destinations. Casco Bay is littered with islands, historic forts, wildlife, birds, and lighthouses and our unique 14-passenger RIB boat is suited to tour the region while everyone gets a front-row seat so you can see and experience more of it.

Learn about Portland’s nautical history, view wildlife like seals, harbor porpoises, and sea birds, and stop for photos at quintessential sights like all four lighthouses, Fort Gorges, seals, and the working waterfront while also escaping to lesser-known areas of the bay where wildlife viewing is the best. This is a unique tour that is unmatched in the breadth of its experience with a local captain to guide you and answer your questions about the region.

Please join us for the Best Of Casco Bay!

Duration

1.5 Hours

What To Expect

  • A first-class adventure tour without any crowds
  • A narrated Casco Bay Adventure
  • Amazing wildlife and scenery
  • Amazing photo opportunities
  • Custom POD seats for maximum comfort
  • 360 Degree views for everyone
  • Educational face-to-face interactions

What's Included

  • Complimentary water
  • Cooler with ice
  • The best Captain and Crew in the business.

What You Need to Bring

  • Your camera (make sure it's charged)
  • Warm clothing (dressing in layers is always smart)
  • Sturdy Footwear (flip flops are fine)
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

What Not to Bring

  • Large bags
  • Coolers
  • High heels
  • We also recommend NOT wearing a dress

Important Information##

After you Book your Tour

  • You will be emailed a receipt immediately after you book. The receipt will contain all the necessary information that you will need.
  • You will be emailed a waiver that must be signed by everyone in your party.
  • YOU DO NOT NEED A PHYSICAL TICKET.
  • Please meet at our ticket booth located at 1 Marina Way in Portland 20 minutes before your scheduled trip. The Captain or mate will meet you and take you to the boat 10 minutes prior to your tour.
  • There is very little storage aboard the boat – please no large bags or coolers.
  • If you are taking a child, we have life jackets for children that are between 50lbs and 90lbs.

Refund Policy

New England EcoAdventures reserves the right to cancel a tour due to unsafe sea or weather conditions or maintenance needs which does not allow the boat to operate properly. In such a case, New England EcoAdventures will try to reschedule the tour if possible. If it isn’t possible passengers will receive a full refund.

All Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure date. If canceled less than 48 hours or if a no-show occurs the customer will be responsible for the full amount of the excursion.

As we have minimum space on our boats when a customer reserves a specific date and time that booking is held exclusively for that customer and no longer available to other customers which is why we need a minimum of at least 48 hours to potentially fill the canceled seats prior to the trip.

Adventure Tips

Dress in Layers

Evenings on the water can get chilly—wear warm layers to stay comfortable during the sunset cruise.

Bring a Camera

Charge your camera or smartphone to capture the bay’s wildlife and golden hour vistas.

Wear Sturdy Footwear

Though the boat is stable, sturdy or closed-toe shoes are recommended for safe boarding and comfort.

Light Packing Only

Storage on board is limited; bring only essentials and avoid large bags or coolers.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Harbor seals
  • Harbor porpoises

History

Fort Gorges, visible on the tour, was built during the Civil War era as a coastal defense fortification.

Conservation

The tour respects local wildlife habitats by following guidelines to minimize disturbance and supports sustainable tourism practices in Casco Bay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Warm Jacket or Windbreaker

Essential

Protects against cool breezes as the sun sets over the bay in spring.

spring specific

Sunscreen

Essential

Essential for protecting skin from sun exposure during the afternoon portion of the tour.

summer specific

Hat and Sunglasses

Essential

Shield your eyes and face from glare during bright and crisp autumn sunsets.

fall specific

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Captures stunning sunset colors, wildlife, and scenic landmarks throughout the tour.