Top Experiences in Fort Gorges

Board the Elizabeth Grace to cruise around Portland Harbor while sipping local craft beer. This 1.5-hour harbor cruise will take you out into Casco Bay. Keep your eyes open for potential seal sightings, as well as the multiple lighthouses, islands, and forts you will see while cruising around.

We will turn the bow toward Portland so you can take in a Maine sunset from the water and then cruise through Portland Harbor as the city’s nighttime skyline illuminates. You won’t find a more spectacular experience in Maine!

GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible!

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.

Leave the crowds and join us aboard a vintage Maine Lobster Boat for a private 2-hour sightseeing and lighthouse viewing charter capped by a stunning Maine sunset.  

We will wind our way through the islands of Casco Bay passing by Portland's best coastal sights, including historic 19th century forts, lighthouses, and the scenic Maine Coast.

This activities is perfect for families and small groups. Every charter is 100% private for you and your group!

Local Portland, ME craft beer, hard seltzer, white wine, red wine, rose, and bubbly are available to purchase aboard. We offer catering aboard every charter. Contact us at least 72 hours prior to departure to place your order!

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.

Step aboard a vintage Maine Lobster Boat for a private, 2-hour lighthouse viewing & sightseeing charter.  Leave the crowds behind as we tour the islands of Casco Bay and pass by 4 lighthouses, historic 19th century forts, and the scenic Maine Coast.  

Charters depart from Portland's Old Port. This authentic Maine experience is perfect for families and small groups. Each charter is private for groups of up to 6 and all ages are welcome!

The hours just before sunset offer the best time for paddling on the waters of Casco Bay. The sky tends to explode with color and the seas often become glassy and calm. This trip involves a leisurely paddle just far enough along the waterfront or into the islands to enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach.  This two-hour tour is designed for paddlers of all experience levels -- including first-time kayakers.

The exact route you take will depend on the weather conditions and the group's interests and experience, but the Sunset Tour often starts out venturing into the waterfront of Portland harbor, and then into the open waters towards the islands of Casco Bay.

We will cancel this tour if there is steady rain, strong winds or other conditions that we believe will prevent guests from having a great paddling experience. However, we will run our tours when there are light showers, overcast skies or cooler than average temperatures.

This 105 minute cruise offers guests a chance to relax and unwind as we make our way around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Enjoy evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. A great way to end a hectic day or begin a romantic evening!

Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Maine and rest your eyes on the most photographed lighthouse most people never observe from the perspective of the sea. Feel the sun embrace you in its warm glow, rising over Peaks Island or setting on Portland. Hear the chime of the channel marker as we round the headland of Cushing Island. Smell the fresh crush of evergreens as sun and sky silhouette the branches at lands' edge. Taste and smell the salt sea in the air. Raise a toast of wine or beer and drink in the joy of being here and now. Whether it is to enjoy a sunrise or sunset, this cruise will provide a 360 degree experience to engage all of your senses and provide a memory you will recall once more. Marine conditions permitting, we may drop anchor to enjoy a snack and beverage at sunrise or sunset. Guests may also choose to stop at Peaks Island with prior arrangement with the Captain. Tour may be subject to cancellation at the Captain's discretion due to weather conditions.

Experience COLORFUL Maine on this 2 hour sightseeing tour featuring Maine's fall color and the best coastal sights in the Portland area. It doesn't get any more "New England" than this!

Price is a FLAT RATE for a group up to 6. All charters are 100% private and all ages are welcome!

MONHEGAN, our sturdy lobster boat, is fitted with rollable side canvas to assure your comfort even if the autumn weather is a bit chilly. We'll have blankets waiting for you aboard for this cozy authentic New England experience!

The hour just before sunset is the best time for stand-up paddling on the waters of Casco Bay. The sky tends to explode with color and the seas often become glassy and calm. This trip involves a leisurely paddle just far enough along the waterfront or into the islands to enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach. This two-hour tour is designed for people of all experience levels — including those new to stand-up paddling.