Island Visit Charters with Island Cruises in Coastal Maine
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal hiking required on uneven surfaces
Overview
Set out from Bass Harbor with Island Cruises for a private charter to coastal Maine’s lesser-known islands. Customize your day with hiking, swimming, and wildlife viewing amid quiet shores and iconic vistas.
Island Visit
3 or 4 Hour Charter • Private Trip For 6 Passengers or Less
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating Island Visit Charter in coastal Maine, where local captains guide you to stunning islands. Customize your adventure with options for hiking, swimming, or picnicking while spotting seals and eagles. Experience the beauty of secluded areas and enjoy a unique day of exploration and relaxation.
Your Captain knows and loves the area, and will work with you to create the best trip
Dates and times
- Dates: Mid June through Mid September
- Tour Times: 8:00am - sunset, departing on the hour
About
Our Island Visit Charter allows you to explore coastal Maine islands! View lighthouses, Cadillac Mountain, and wildlife such as seals, eagles, porpoises, & more on the way to your destination. Our local captains will help you customize your island visit to a small offshore community or an uninhabited conservation island. An offshore island visit is a unique chance to experience areas of limited accessibility for a picnic, hike, swim, beach-combing or dockside dining.
Boat holds 6 passengers maximum.
3 Hour Trip Options
- Cranberry, Islesford (little cranberry) or Frenchboro, dock to dock access, 1-2hrs on island to explore, picnic, take photos, visit museum/gallery, take in sights and wildlife onboard/enroute…
- Black, Gotts, Placenta, Pond, anchor and access the shore with a small dighy, explore isolated conservation areas, beaches, trails, picnic, swim, ~2hrs on island.
4 Hour Trip Options
- Black Island, Pond, Frenchboro, Gotts, Cranberry &Preble Cove, Swans, N. Tinker for beach combing, exploring, hiking, picnic/dining, swimming, 2-3hrs on island and combine with time observing wildlife, and sightseeing enroute.
Contact Information
We will only use your contact information to confirm your trip or let you know about a cancellation, please provide the best information to reach you.
Adventure Tips
Pack layered clothing
Coastal Maine weather can shift quickly—bring layers to stay comfortable on deck and on shore.
Bring binoculars
Enhance wildlife spotting, especially seals and eagles, with a good pair of binoculars on board.
Wear sturdy footwear
Some island terrain includes rocky or uneven trails—closed-toe shoes with grip ensure safe footing.
Use sun protection
Open water and exposed shorelines mean UV exposure—hat and sunscreen are must-haves.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Harbor seals sunning on offshore rocks
- The majestic presence of bald eagles circling above
History
Islands around Tremont were historically fishing and seafaring hubs, some maintaining small year-round communities with rich maritime heritage.
Conservation
Island Cruises respects marine and island wildlife habitats by limiting group size and promoting low-impact visits to protect this fragile environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Windbreaker or waterproof jacket
Protects against wind and mistcommon in early season trips.
spring specific
Comfortable hiking shoes
Supports safe walking on rocky shorelines and island trails.
Binoculars
Helps spot seals, eagles, and other wildlife from the boat or shore.
Sunscreen and hat
Crucial for sun protection during exposed outdoor time.
summer specific