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Boat Cruises / Ferries

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BAR HARBOR 04609 Acadian (C) Co., 288-3322 1 West Street, Harbor Place Lv: 1 West Street: May-Nov 1. 2-hour Windjammer sails. Adults $12.75; under 12 $8.75, under 5 free. Take a 1 or 2 hr, fully narrated cruise and enjoy coastal Maine and . Nature cruises; 10am & 6pm in search of eagles, porpoises, seals and other marine life. 1pm cruise; Egg Rock Lighthouse, mansions of Seal Harbor and the coast of Acadia National Park. 4pm cruise; view of the waters around Bar Harbor, Porcupine Islands.

Acadian Whale Watcher (C) Capt. Greg Curry, 288-9794 Lv: Golden Anchor Pier, West Street: May 15-Oct 10. 4-Hr Whale watching cruises daily: 8:30am and 1:30pm. Bay/Sunset Cruise leaving 2 hrs. before sunset. Equipped for the handicapped. Food & drink available.

Aunt Elsie (C) Capt. Sturgis Turnbull, 288-9505 60 West St. Lv: Golden Anchor Pier: June l-Oct25:10am & 12,2, & 4pm. 11/2 hour seal watching, lobster fishing trips. Adults $15, children $11.

Bay Lady (WJ) Frenchman Bay Co., 288-3322 1 West Street, P.O. Box 153 Lv: 1 West Street: Memorial Day thru Columbus Day. 2 hour Windjammer sails. Adults $16.75; under 12 $10.75. This magnificent schooner surrounds you with soft cushions and varnished mahogany. Marvel at the granite shores of the Porcupine Islands, Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain.

Bluenose (F) Marine Atlantic, 288-3395, Cont. USA: 1-800-341-7981 121 Eden Street 6 hr. cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Lv: Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal: Jan 1 - March 20/Oct 17-Dec 31; Mon, Wed, Fri, 11 pm. March 21-May 1: No Service. May 2 - June 24/Sun, Tues, Thurs, 8:00 am. Sept 13 - Oct 16/Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00am. Adults $28; seniors $21; kids 5-12 yrs $14; under 5 free. June 25 - Sept 12, daily 8 am. Adults $40; Sen. $30; children 5-12 $20.

Friendship III Whale Watch (C) Frenchman Bay Co., 288-3322 1 West Street, Harbor Place Lv: 1 West Street: June thru Oct 15. $30. Whale watching aboard a fast 150 passenger aluminum vessel. Professional naturalist, many different types of creatures encountered, including right, finback, humpback and minke whales along with dolphin, porpoise, seals,sea birds. Reservations suggested!

Golden Anchor Friendship Sloop (C) 288-9505 Lv: Golden Anchor Pier, 60 West Street: June-Sept: 3-4 times Daily. Sailing Frenchmans Bay, 15 passengers per trip, owner-operated.

Katherine (C) Frenchman Bay Co., 288-3322 1 West Street, Harbor Place Lv: 1 West Street: Mid May-Mid October. $16.75 adults, Children 12 & under $10.75, under 5 free. Fully narrated 11/2 hour cruise to view seals and haul lobster traps. Watch and listen to a professional skipper explain everything you’ve always wanted to know about lobstering. Schooner “Natalie Todd” (C) (WJ) Capt. Steven Pagels, 288-4585 or (546-2927 winter) Downeast Windjammer Cruises P.0. Box 8, Cherryfield 04622 Lv: Bar Harbor Inn Pier: June-Oct: 10am, 2pm; June - Labor Day, also 6pm. Adults $16, under 12 $10. 2 hr cruise aboard 129’, 3-masted schooner.

BATH 0 4 5 3 0 Hardy II (C) Capt. Vern Lewis, 443-1316 (summer) or 882-7909 (winter) RR 1, Box 530, Shore Rd. Edgecomb 04556 Lv: Maine Maritime Museum: 1 hr historical river cruise, Navy ships up close & lighthouses; departs daily every hour starting 1 lam-3pm, Memorial Wknd - Columbus Wknd. Also over 20 special cruises scheduled throughout the summer. Fireworks, islands, wildlife, Boothbay Harbor, reservations recommended.

O’Day 37 (C) Captain Drummond House B&B & Sail Charter, 389-1394 Parker Head Rd., Phippsburg 04562 Take a chartered cruise on our 37’ sailer. Fully outfitted and accommodations for six. 1-3 days, please call for special charter information.

BELFAST 04915 Sea Spirit (C) Capt. Frank Foss, 338-5191 Cruise Lines P.O. Box 922 Lv: Belfast Harbor Boat Landing: June 20 to Oct 10: Daily 1 lam, 2 & 5:30pm. Sightseeing cruises, full service snack & cocktail services.

BOOTHBAY HARBOR 04538 Appledore V Windjammer (C) Capt. Herb & Doris Smith 633-6598 (Off-season 633-6599) 30 Commercial Street Lv: Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 6 May thru Oct.: 9:30am, 12 noon, 3pm & 6:00pm. 2 1/2 hour sailing cruises onboard 65’ traditional windjammer schooner, to outer islands and Seal Rocks. Adult $20; under 10, $10.

Balmy Days II (F) (C) Capt. Bob Campbell, 633-2284 P.O. Box 535 All day trip to Monhegan Island Lv: Pier 8, Commercial St. Memorial Day-Columbus Day, 9:30 am. Weekends: early June and October, Daily 6/12-9/26 Lv: Monhegan Island 2:45 pm: Adults $26,9 and under $15, One Way $15. Dinner cruise. Lv: Pier 8, Commercial St. June 30-July 31: 6pm. Aug. 1-Sept 5: 5:30pm. 2- hr cruise along the scenic shores of the Boothbay region with a baked chicken supper served. Adults $20/child/$10. Group/charter rates.

Bay Lady (C) Capt’s. Bruce & Tom Witt, 633-6990, 633-6940, 633-5778 507 River Rd., Boothbay 04537 Lv: from Pier 6, Fisherman’s Wharf Mem. Day-Columbus Day: daily 10,12, 2,4, & 6pm sunset cruise. 13/4 hr scenic, narrated sailing cruises on board 31’ Friendship sloop to outer harbor & nearby islands. Private charters. Adults $15; under 10, $10. Island Lady, Pink Lady, Goodtime, Goodtimes Too (C) Cap’n Fish’s Cruises, P.O. Box 660 Capt. Bob Fish, 633-3244, 633-2626 Lv: Pier 1 May 15 - Oct 25: daily trips from 7am to 7pm. 1 1/4, 2, 3 & 4hr. Sightseeing cruises: puffin nature cruises, -Bath cruises, whalewatching, lobster hauling & seal watches, sunset sails, special fall foliage cruises, cocktail cruises. Charters available. Rates: $8-$25, kids at reduced rates, reservations recommended.

Islander (C) (F) Boothbay Steamship Co., 40 Commercial Street Capt. David Walker, 633-2500 Lv: Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 6 Mid-May to Mid-Oct: 5 trips daily. Music cruises evenings. Lobster bakes, available for charter.

Maranbo II (C) Capt. Bill Campbell, 633-2284 P.O. Box 535 Lv: Pier 8,62 Commercial Street daily Mid-June - Mid-Sept: 7,9,10:30,12:30, 1:45,3,5:10, at night: Wed & Fri 8pm; Thur-Sat 9:30pm. Reduced schedule rest of year. Adults $7, children $3.50. Scenic 1 hour harbor tour over 6 miles along rocky, spruce lined coastal islands & lighthouses.

CAMDEN 0 4 8 4 3 Angelique (C) (WJ) Capt. Mike McHenry, 236-8873 or 1-800-282-9989 Packet Company, P.O. Box 736 Lv: Camden Library Park: Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Join us Down East for 3 & 6 day exciting sailing, exploring, fantastic food, Maine islands, sunsets, and relaxation with new friends aboard.

Appledore II (C) Schooner Explorations Assoc., LTD., O Lily Pond Dr. John McKean, 236-8353 Lv: Sharp’s Wharf June thru Mid-Oct 4 times daily: 2 hr. cruises out of Camden Harbor. Special full moon cruises (4 hrs.). Beer, wine, soda & champagne for sale on board. Most cruises $20.00, special rates for children. Live music on sunset and special cruises.

Betselma (C) Capt. Les Bex, 236-2101/4446 Penobscot Bay Cruises, 35 Pearl Street Lv: Public Landing: June thru Sept: 10:30,11:30 am; 1,2,3,4,6:30, 7:30 pm. 1 hr. Scenic shoreline trips from Camden. Adults $10, children $3. “NEW” 2 hr. island trip morning & afternoons $20.

Grace Bailey, Mercentile, Mistress, Scrim (WJ) Maine Windjammer Cruises, Capt. Ray & Ann Williamson P.O. Box 617, 236-2938 or 1-800-736-7981 Memorial Day-October 1: 3 & 6 day sailing vacations aboard traditional historic landmark vessels along the Maine coast. Our bare boat Scrim is also available for private charter.

Indian Island Kayak (C) Brad & Karen 16 Mountain St., 236-4088 Lv: Camden and vicinity May-Octobor for guided trips in ocean-touring kayaks. Cruise the coastal islands by day and rest in and island campground or seaside inn by night. Mary Day (WJ) Coastal Cruises Capt. Steve Cobb P.O. Box 798P, 236-2750 or Out of State 1-800-992-2218 Memorial Day - Labor Day: 3,4,5, and 6 day windjammer cruises on 90’ pure sail vessel. Stops every evening for shore trips. Great food, lobster bake and outstanding sailing.

Olad (C) Capt. John Nugent, 236-2323 Down East Windjammer Packet Co., Box 432 Lv: Jim Sharp’s dock, next to Camden Public Landing. June & Mid-September- October 15:10,12:30 & 3. July-Mid-September: 9:30, Noon, 2:30.5pm. Rates: $12-$15; children 6-12 yrs: $10, under 6 Free. Enjoy two-hour sails on scenic Penobscot Bay past the islands, seals, porpoises, sea birds, local fishermen, and famous homes.

Roseway (WJ) Yankee Schooner Cruises Capt. George Sloane, Box 696 Tel. 236-4449 or 1-800-255-4449

Schooner Suprise (C) Capt. Jack Moore, 236-4687 PO Box 450 Lv: Camden Public Landing. May- October: 10am, 12:30& 5pm. Quly&Aug also at 3pm). Day-sailing cruises on 57’ schooner- 2 hour trips. Limited to 18 passengers. $20 pp inc. snacks.

CUMBERLAND 04017 Islander (F) Chebeague Transportation Co. . 846-3700 Scheduled service from Great Chebeague Island to . No transient parking available at Cousins Island. Parking & shuttle bus service available from Cumberland Center. Also available for charters. Call for rates & schedules.

CUTLER 0 4 6 2 6 Barbara Frost (C) Capt. Andrew Patterson, 259-4484 Bold Coast Charter Company P.O. Box 364 Lv: Cutler Harbor May-October. Birdwatching trips - , trips to West Quoddy Head - easternmost point in U.S., nature cruise to Cross Island national wildlife refuge, trips to Grand Manan Island, Canada. Sightseeing along the Bold Coast. Trips by reservation.

EASTBOOTHBAY 04544 Argo (C) Capt. Justin Smith, 633-7200 P.O. Box 21 Lv: Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 6: Mid May-Oct. 5. 5 trips daily-service to Cabbage Island lobster bakes. Special fireworks cruises, charters available.

Eastward (C) Capt. Roger Duncan, 633-4780 Box 66, Ocean Point Road Lv: East Side of Linekin Bay. Full day & 1/2 day cruises on 32’ Friendship sloop. Aug 1-Columbus Day by appt. EASTPORT 04631 Anna(C) Capt. Tom Barnett, 726-5151 West Pembroke Charter Co. P.O. Box 58, Pembroke 04666 Lv: Eastport Breakwater June thru September: 10am & 2pm. 3 hr. sightseeing sails aboard a beautiful & very stable 38’ scow sloop on Passamaquoddy & Cobscook Bays. Adults $15; kids 12 and under $10. Private charters and full- day sails. Call for schedule, rates and reservations.

Quoddy Dam (C) Capt. George S. Harris, 853-4303 Lv: Harris Point Wharf June - September. Whalewatching and scenic cruises. Please call for schedule & rates.

FALMOUTH FORSIDE 0 4 1 0 5 Sunni & Christel (C) 27’ Soling &J29 Island Transportation, Inc. 23 Ramsdell Rd„ 781-7421 Lv: Falmouth Foreside May-October. Call for rates/times. Sailing lessons & captained/bareboat charters.

FREEPORT 04078 Atlantic Seal (C & F) Capt. Thomas H. Ring, 865-6112 Atlantic Seal Cruises, PO Box 146, 25 Main St., So. Freeport Lv. Freeport Town Wharf May 1-Oct 30. Daily 9:30 am & 1:30 pm. 3 hour Eagle Island adventure cruises. Seal watching and lobstering demos. 1 hour stop at Eagle Island State Memorial Park, home of Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, for exploring, beachcombing and hiking on the island. 6pm evening seal and osprey watch cruises. Private charters and dinner cruises for groups available. All cruises are narrated and subject to change. Reservations recommended.

GREENVILLE 04 4 4 1 Katahdin (C) Moosehead Marine Museum, 695-2716 P.O. Box 1151 Lv: East Cove 10 am & 2 pm. Weekends only: Memorial Day wknd. - June 21st. June 21 - June 30:2pm only. July 1 - Sept 13:10am & 2pm daily. Sept 14 - Oct 2nd: 2pm only. Adults $12; children 5-15 $6; under 5 free. 2 1/2 hr. cruise of southern end of Moosehead Lake. Once monthly 80 mile Head of the Lake Cruise June - Sept; Mt. Kineo Cruises: Thursday & Sun at 10am.

JONESPORT 04649 Chief, Chief III, Harpoon (C) Capt. Barna B. Norton & Capt. John Norton, 497-5933 RR#1 - Box 990 Lv: Jonesport Boating Facility May - October. Wildlife charter cruises, puffin cruise to Machias Seal Island. Petit Manan Island, Eagles Nest, lighthouses, Freeman’s Rock Rookery, Seal Rocks, picnics and beachcombing, duck hunting. Trips by reservation.

KENNEBUNKPORT 04046 Elizabeth II, Nautilus (C) Capt. Wayne Showalter, 967-5595/967-0707 P.O. Box 2777 Lv: Arundel Shipyard Rt. 9 May-Oct. 11/2 hr scenic cruises 11am & 1,3, & 5pm. 5-6 hr whale watching 10 am. Indian Whale Watch (C) Capt. Richard Brindle, 967-5912 or 985-5993 P.O. Box 2672 Lv: Arundel Wharf Restaurant, Ocean Ave. July thru Sept. 10 am whale watching trips.

NAPLES 04055 Songo River Queen II (C) 693-6861 P.O. Box 917, Route 302 Lv: From the causeway, Rte 302. Memorial weekend thru Sept. June & Sept: 9:45 am Sat & Sun. July 1-Labor Day: 5 cruises daily - 2 1/2 hr Songo Locks Cruise at 9:45am and 3:45 pm. Adults $9, kids $6.1 hr. cruise at 1, 2:30 & 7pm. Adults $6, kids $4. Charters & special cruises.

U.S. Mailboat (C) 693-6861 P.O. Box 917, Route 302 Lv: From the causeway, Rte 302. July & August, Mon-Sat 10:30 am: 2 hr. Long Lake mail delivery cruise, Adults $5.50, kids $3.50. Mon-Fri 1:45 pm: 3 hr. Songo Locks/to cruise, Adults $7.50, kids $4.50.

NEW HARBOR Hardy III (C) Capt. Yern Lewis, 677-2026 sum. or 882-7909 wtr. RR 1, Box 530, Shore Rd Edgecomb 04556 Lv: Shaw’s Lobster Wharf Restaurant. Memorial Day weekend - Columbus Day weekend. Monhegan Island, daily 9 am-3:30 pm. Seal watch, Daily, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Puffin trip, daily, 6pm-7:30pm. Lighthouse sunset cruise, daily, departure times vary. Charters available. Reservations recommended. Ocean Adventure Research (O. A. R.), Maine’s only public marine research experience. Individuals, school groups, corporations etc.

NORTHEAST HARBOR 04662 Blackjack Sailboat Cruises (C) Bill Fletcher, 276-5043 or 288-3056 2 Kavanaugh Place, Bar Harbor 04609 Lv: Northeast Harbor Town Dock May thru October: 11/2 hr trips; Mon - Sat; 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm. Cruise to lighthouse, Cranberry Islands, and enjoy seeing Maine marine life. 33’ Friendship Sloop, Blackjack, built in 1900 by Wilbur Morse. Last of her kind taking passengers for sailing trips. A real part of maritime history! $25 per person, 6 passengers max.

Chamar (C) Capts. Bill & Maggie Johnston, summer 276-5352 or home 276-3993 Great Harbor Charters, Inc. P.O. Box 515 Lv: Sea Street Pier July 1-August. Full day (10am-4pm) $60/person. 1/2 days (9:30am & 1pm) $30/person, also 4-6pm by demand/$25. Enjoy a 3 hr. cruise of the great harbor of Mt. Desert and environs, see marine wildlife, and experience the nautical heritage of our island community in the quiet of a boat under sail and in the relaxed privacy of a small group. Private charters available.

Islesford Ferry (C) 276-3717; 422-6815 (Off-Season) Box 451, RFD 2, Ellsworth 04605 Lv: Northeast Harbor, Sea Street Pier. Mid-June - September. Nature cruise 10:15am, cruise 1:00pm, sunset cruise 6:00 pm. Naturalist cruises to the Cranberry Islands. Poor Richard (C) Capt. Rick Savage, 276-3785 (day), 244-7057 (nights & wknds) P.O. Box 321 Lv: Sea Street Pier. Enjoy lobster picnics, island exploration, bird, whale and seal watching. Private trips as desired by each group, June-Oct. by appointment only. 20 persons max.

Sea Princess (C) Rob Liebow, 276-5352; winter 244-9249 Mt. Desert, Me 04660 Lv: Northeast Harbor Town Pier. May-October 9:45,12:45,3:45 & 5:45.3 hr historical cruise, stbps at Islefsord to see museum, & a 2hr. Somes Sound naturalist cruise, dinner cruise.

Sea Queen, Double B (F) Beal & Bunker, Inc., 244-3575 P.O. Box 33, Cranberry Isles 04625 Lv: Town Dock, year round. June 30-Sept 1: daily 10,12,2,4,6; also Mon-Sat 7:30 am. Reduced schedule rest of year. Trips to (on request), , Islesford. Available for island picnics, wildlife viewing, special charters.

Seal (C) Capt. Samuel Blanchard, 276-5803 Northeast Whale Watch & Sea Bird Cruises Box 153, Seal Harbor 04675 Lv: Northeast Harbor Marina. June 15 - Sept. 15:8:30am; Full-day whale and sea bird cruise. 38 max. Trips are led by College of the Atlantic biologists.

Sunrise (C) Capt. David Hyde, 276-5352 Sunrise Lobster Fishing Tours, Seal Harbor 04675 Lv: Sea Street Pier June-Sept: daily

OGUNQUIT 03907 Finestkind I, II, III (C) Capt. Oscar Hubbard, 646-5227 Box 1828 Lv: Barnacle Billy’s Dock, Perkins Cove. May thru Oct: 9 am-9:30 pm. Fully narrated lobstering trips, Nubble lighthouse cruises, cocktail cruises. Charters available.

PEAKS ISLAND 04108 Tango (WJ) Capt. Tim Bogle, 233-7687 or 766-2751 108 Upper A. St. Lv: Maine State Pier Landing (Corner of Commercial St. and Franklin St. at the end of the pier between Bath Iron Works and Car Ferry.) June - Oct 15. View historic landmarks and the beautiful islands of Casco Bay aboard our 56’ Ketch. Half day 9am-12pm or lpm-4pm, $30/person. Full day 9am-4pm $65/person (lunch included). Sunset 6pm-8pm $20/person. Min. 4 people. Max. 6 people.

PORT CLYDE 0 4 8 5 5 Laura B (F) Capt. James Barstow, 372-8848 P.O. Box 238-V lhr. 10 min. trips to Monhegan Island. May 1-June 10, Mon-Sun Lv:10:30. Additional trips Memorial day wknd. June 11-June 30, daily, Lv: 10:30,2:45pm. July 1-Sept 7, daily, Lv: 7am, 10:30, 2:45pm. Sept 18 only, Lv: 7am, 10:30am, 2:45pm. Sept 8 - Oct 11, daily, Lv: 10:30,2:45pm. Oct 12-Oct 31 daily, Lv: 10:30; Nov 1-Apr 30, Mon, Wed, Fri, Lv: 9:30. $22/pp round trip, $14 one way. $12/under 12/round trip, $2/pets. PORTLAND Abenaki, Island Holiday, Island Romance, Machigonne II (C & F) 774- 7871/FAX 774-7875 P.O.Box 4656 DTS, 04112 Lv: CBITD Ferry Terminal, Commercial and Franklin Sts. Year round service to Peaks, Chebeague, Long, Great and Little Diamond, and Cliff Islands. Seasonal service to . Narrated Cruises on Casco Bay, 9 am - 9 pm. Charters/island lobster bakes available. Adults $7.75-$13.50, seniors $6-$12. Children 5-9 yrs, $3-$6.50, under 5 free.

Bay View Lady (C) Capt. Richard Yates, 761-0496 184 Commercial St, 04101 Lv: Fisherman’s Wharf. Several trips daily: June-September. Enjoy the spectacular scenic cruises of Casco Bay! Private charters available. Enjoy a lobster bake onboard with only 15 minutes notice! Snack bar, beverage center, heated cabin & upper deck, restrooms on board. Adults $8.00; senior citizens $7.00; children $5.00. Group rates available. MC/Visa

Buccaneer, Polly Lin II & Class Act II (C) Capt. Hal Cushing, 799-8188 Clambake & Tours, P.O. Box 592, 04112 Lv: Long Wharf, Commercial St. May 1 thru Nov 1st. 11:30 & 5:30 Weekdays; 9:30 & 4:30 weekends. Stops at House and Cushing Islands. 1 hour scenic cruises. Adults $8, children under 12, 1/2 rate with adult. We also do lobster/clam bakes. Private charters by reservations.

Kristy K., Fish Hawk (C) Eagle Tours, Inc., (207)774-6498 or 799-2201 19 Point Rd., Cape Elizabeth, 04107 Lv: Long Wharf, Commercial Street. June 22- Labor Day. Eagle Island cruise: 10am. Portland Head Light cruise: daily 4:45pm-11/4 hours. Charters and island lobster bakes. Seal watching cruise: 2:30, 6:30.

Palawan Sailing (C) 773-2163 P.O. Box 9715-240, 04104 Lv: Custom House Wharf. May-Oct. Special three hour sails on Casco Bay: 9:30am-$20, 2pm-$20. Two hour evening sail: 6pm-$15. Full day sails with buffet lunch and island landing: 9:30-5, $65.00.

Odyssey (C) Capt. Dan Libby 642-3270, 775-0727, Out of State 1-800-437-3270 634 Cape Road, Standish, 04084 Lv: Long Wharf, Commercial Street. Whale watching cruises weekends: May 29-June 27 & Sept 11-Oct 11, Lv: 10am. Summer daily: June 28-Sept. 6, Lv: 10am. Evening sunset: July & Aug; Lv: 5:00pm. Full service galley, small group & charter rates available. 95 passenger capacity. Special charters available for most any function.“Long Island Lobsterbake Cruise”.

Scotia Prince (F) Prince of Fundy Cruises, LTD., 775- 5616,1-800-341-7540 (USA), 1-800-482-0955 (MAINE) P.O. Box 4216, 04101 Lv: International Ferry Terminal, Commercial St. Nightly-11-hour trip to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. May 6-Oct 22, 9pm. Occasional “No-Sail” dates in May, June, Sept & Oct. Adults $75/June 25-Sept 21; $55 rest of season. Children 5-14 (w/adult) $37.50/$27.50, under 5 free. Vehicle & cabin rates. Suellyn (C) Capt. Dan Libby, 642-3270, 775-0727, Out of State 1-800-437-3270 634 Cape Road, Standish, 04084 Lv: Long Wharf, Commercial Street weekends: May 29-June 27 & Sept 11- Oct 11. Daily: June 28-Sept 6. Fully narrated Cruises: 11/2 hr. seal and island cruises; 2, 4 & 6pm; 1 hr. Harbor Cruises, Portland Head Light at 10:30, lunchtime cruise at 12:30pm. Rates: $8/adult; $7/senior; $5/child. $4 for all tickets on 1 hr. cruises. Call ahead. Available for charter and group rates.

RANGELEY Expeditions North (C) Route 17, Oquossoc 04964 864-3622 Lv: Rt. 17, July 1-Labor Day. Party boat tours of Rangeley Lake. 10am, 1, 3, & 7pm. Adults/$10; children under 12/$2.

ROCKLAND 04 8 4 1 American Eagle (WJ) Capt. John Foss, 594-8007 or 1-800-648-4544 P.O. Box 482 Lv: North End Shipyard, Front St. late May - early October, 3 & 6 day trips.

Finback (C) Capt. Bob Bernstein, 372-8621 Atlantic Expeditions HCR 35, Box 290, St. George 04857 Lv: Rockland Public landing. Guided nature tours of Matinicus Rock and Seal Island. Nesting Sea Bird trips, 8am-3:30pm. Tues - Sat; April - early August. $35/adult, $20 kids under 12. Sea bird & whale watch trips, 7:30am- 4:30pm. Sun & Mon, May - Aug. $40/adult, $25 kids under 12. Sharks, whales & sea bird trips, 7am. Mid Aug-Sept. $50 per person. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society. Other trips available by reservation.

Bitter End (C) Capt. Joseph Hamlin, 594-9040 P.O. Box 1230 Lv: Middle Pier/Public Landing. Lobster Dinner Cruise; May-October. 90 passenger boat, offers several cruises departing daily. Maine Island Adventure, a lobster and trap pull, sightings of seals & 5 lighthouses, shopping on nearby island while a full lobster dinner at a waterfront restaurant is prepared! 9am-3pm. We are equipped with a full refreshment bar & snacks. Call/write for brochure and/or group info.

Harvey Gamage (WJ) Dirigo Cruises Capt. Daniel Parrott, 1-800-845-5520; In Ct. 1-203-669-7068 39 Waterside Lane, Clinton, CT 06413

Heritage (WJ) Capts. Doug and Linda Lee P.O. Box 482, Front Street 594-8007 or Out of State, 1-800-648-4544 or 1-800-542-5030 Sail early June-early October on a weekly cruise along the coast of Maine. Anchor at different harbors each evening, great food, lobster bake, wildlife observation, island exploring and exciting sailing.

Isaac H. Evans (WJ) Capt. Ed Glaser, 594-8007 or Out of State 1-800-648-4544 P.O. Box 482

J & E Riggin (WJ) Capt. Dave Allen, 594-2923 or 1-800-869-0604 Box 571P Lewis R. French (WJ) Capt’s. Dan & Kathy Pease 594-8007 or Out of State 1-800-648-4544 P.O. Box .482

M/V Pauline (C) Capt. Ken & Ellen Barnes , 236-3520 Vessels of Windjammer Wharf, P.O. Box 1050 Lv: Windjammer Wharf. June 1-October 18th, Monday mornings. Enjoy 3 & 6 day cruises off the coast, stops each day at small fishing villages, islands, historic towns, museums, etc. Informal, 12 passenger motor vessel.

Mary and Donna (C) Capt. Richard Moody, 366-3700 (Days), 366-3926 (Nights) Offshore Freight and Passenger Co., Matinieus Island 04851 Lv: Rockland Ferry Terminal: Excursion trips to Matinieus Island and Matinieus Rock. Weekend puffin & seabird Trips: June 20-Sept. 5th, Sat. & Sun 9am. Special trips available.

Nathaniel Bowditch (WJ) Capt. Gib Philbrick, 273-4062 or 1-800-288-4098 P.O. Box 459, Warren, Me. 04864 3 and 6 day cruises, June through September. Cruise Penobscot Bay, Blue Hill and Jericho Bay with stops at quaint harbors and islands.

Stephen Taber (WJ) Capts. Ken & Ellen Barnes, 236-3520 or 1-800-999-7352 Vessels of Windjammer Wharf, P.O. Box 1050 Lv: Windjammer Wharf. May 22-Oct 10th. 3 & 6 day cruises along Maine’s pristine coastline.

Summertime (WJ) Summertime Cruises Inc. Capt. Bill Brown, 1-800-562-8290 115A So. Main St. June-October, 3 and 6 day cruises mostly in Penobscot Bay. Day sails in early June and late October.

Victory Chimes (WJ) Capt. Kip Files, 1-800-745-5651 P.O. Box 1401. Sail Penobscot Bay from June-Sept.

Schooner Yacht (C) (WJ) Capt. Neal Parker, 236-3472 (Winter months call between 5-7pm) Box 506, Camden 04843 Lv: Rockland. One day/one night sailing on Penobscot Bay aboard the 67’ Schooner Yacht. June 1 - Sept. 30. Afternoon sail at 2pm - return the next morning. $135 (after April 15) includes dinner and breakfast. Help sail or just lay back. Only 14 guests, so reserve early.

ROCKPORT 04856 Schooner Timberwind (WJ) Capt. Rick Miles, 236-0801 or 1-800-759-9250 P.O. Box 247. May-October

ROCKWOOD 0 4 4 7 8 Socatean (C) Jolly Roger’s Moosehead Cruises, 534-8827 or (H) 534-8817 P.O. Box 35 Lv: May 15th - Columbus Day. Daily 10am, 2pm & 7pm. Scenic narrated cruises of Moosehead Lake and the famous cliffs of Mt. Kineo. North End of lake wilderness cruise. 48’, 45 Passenger boat. Private charters arranged. Adults $10-$14/kids $6-$8. SOUTHWEST HARBOR Island Queen (C) Cranberry Cove Boating Co. Captn. Chuek Liebow, 244-5882/7225 P.O. Box 90, Cranberry Isle, 04625 Lv: Upper Town Dock: June 15-Sept 15: 9:30 & 11:30am; 1:30 & 4:30pm. Spend all or part of a day off the coast exploring one of the great Cranberry Isles, remote from the activity of Mt. Desert Island. Available for charters.

STONINGTON 04 6 8 1 Mink, Miss Lizzie (C & F) Isle au Haut Co., Capt. Herbert Aldrich, 367-5193 Lv: Atlantic Avenue Dock June-October, to Isle au Haut: 7am, 11am, 4,:30pm. Duck Harbor, Acadia Nat. Park: 10am, 4:30pm. 1 1/2 hr. Island cruises: June 15-September 5, 2-3:30pm

Palmer Day IV (C) Capt. Reginald Greenlaw, 367-2207 P.O. Box 95 Lv: Palmer Day IV Dock July 4 thru Labor Day, daily 2-4, 2 hour excursion thru Isle au Haut thoroughfare.

STATEWIDE Maine State Ferry Service P.O. Box 645, 517A Main Street, Rockland 04841 General Schedule Info: 624-7777 Rockland: 596-2203 Year-round service Rockland to: Vinalhaven (Gov. Curtis) 863-4421 15 Miles — Crossing time lhr, 15min. North Haven (North Haven) 867-4441 12 1/2 Miles — Crossing time lhr, 10 min. Matinicus (William Silsby) 596-2203 23 Miles — Crossing time 2hr, 15min. Ferry service provided one day a month, (more in summer) call for schedule. Year-round service Lincolnville to: Isleboro (Margaret Chase Smith) 789-5611 or 734-6935 3 Miles — Crossing Time 20 min. Year-round service Bass Harbor to: Swans Island (Everett Libby) 526-4273 6 Miles — Crossing Time 40 min. Frenchboro (Everett Libby) 244-3254 8 1/4 Miles — Crossing Time 50 min.

*Prices/times subject to change.

Compiled by The Maine Publicity Bureau, Inc. P.O. Box 2300 Hallowell, Maine 04347 (207) 623-0363

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