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Set sail from Kennebunkport for a two-hour cruise through Saco Bay, passing Wood Island Lighthouse, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford Pool. Family-friendly and crew-led, this short excursion blends coastal history, island views, and wildlife watching.
Set sail from Kennebunkport for a two-hour cruise through Saco Bay, passing Wood Island Lighthouse, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford Pool. Family-friendly and crew-led, this short excursion blends coastal history, island views, and wildlife watching.
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Operated by Broad Reach Adventures · Kennebunkport, Maine
You push off the dock as gulls wheel and the harbor breathes out salt and cool air. In two hours the captain threads the boat from the mouth of the Saco River into Saco Bay, passing low, rocky islands and the squat white of Wood Island Lighthouse. The wind tugs at the rigging; the crew invites you to take the helm, or simply lean against the rail and watch the coastline unspool — sandy Old Orchard Beach, the church bells of Biddeford Pool, and small fishing coves that still read like old postcards.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal fitness required; participants should be able to step aboard and move on deck unassisted.
No — the crew manages sailing and safety; guests are welcome to try steering under supervision.
Trips are canceled for poor weather; refunds are available if the operator cancels. Check the booking terms for the 24-hour refund window.
Water is provided on board; bring snacks if you want more, but avoid glass containers.
Yes — the excursion is family-friendly; infants must sit on a parent’s lap and life jackets are provided.
This coastline developed around 19th-century fishing, shipbuilding, and lighthouses; Wood Island Light guided vessels entering Saco Bay for generations.
Dune and bird-nesting habitats here are sensitive — keep distance from roped areas, avoid disturbing shorebirds, and follow crew guidance to minimize disturbance.
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