Excursions and Sightseeing

Our ferry offers daily year round transportation to and from Northeast Harbor & the Cranberry Isles. The Cranberry Isles,includes Islesford, Great Cranberry, and Sutton Island. Join us on a once in a lifetime ride to visit the Cranberry Isles. Take in the scenic views, meet some locals and experience the beauty of the islands.
Open: Starting August 31, we will begin operating on our Fall Schedule  

Operating since 1992 from the Southwest Harbor Upper Town Dock, this ferry serves Great Cranberry, Islesford (Little Cranberry) several runs daily 7AM to 5PM.
Open: Memorial Day Weekend through October 1  

Experience the Real Maine on Acadia’s Quiet Side as we sail among the Cranberry Islands and Somes Sound. Enjoy the breath taking vistas of Acadia National Park. Relax as we sail past the lighthouses, lobstermen, and magnificent summer “cottages” that make this world-class cruising area unique. Hosted on a traditional Maine-built wooden sloop, the Friendship Sloop SURPRISE carries a maximum of 6.
Open: May - October (weather permitting)  

A trip on the Downeast Scenic Railroad takes you back to a time of elegant travel in lovingly restored rail cars and also travels through a truly beautiful part of Maine. You travel over bridges, roll past schools and houses, hear the clack of the rails muffle on the thick woodland moss, and delight in the sound of the horn at the crossing. And look for the osprey nests and beaver hutches!
Open: Closed for the winter - see you in the Spring!  

Best sightings of wildlife - bald eagles, seals and porpoises. Bring your binoculars. 3 trips daily each approx. 1 1/2 up to 2-hour sail. Choose a 10 am, 2 pm with a National Park Ranger or a sunset sail with live music.
Open: Closed for the season - See you in 2021!  

Island Cruises - Awarded the Best Island Tour in New England, discover our Lunch Cruise to Frenchboro or the Afternoon Nature Cruise. Either way, you'll enjoy breathtaking beauty and a fascinating narrative by the owner and captain. June thru Sept.
Open: Open mid-June through early October; daily thru Labor Day weekend  

Explore Acadia's Quietside aboard the Elizabeth T, a wooden Maine lobster boat. Haul a lobster trap. View seals, porpoise and osprey. Visit the Cranberry Islands. Private charters, lobster bakes, dinner cruises, and water taxi service available.
Open: Offering daily boat cruises.  

Sail Acadia National Park aboard the Alice E, the world's oldest Friendship Sloop still sailing.Built in 1899, Alice E. was originally a working lobster sloop used by Maine fisherman.Now she offers private and shared charters for up to 6 people.
Open: Daily Mid- May until Oct, 8am-sunset  

Located on a 10 acre farmstead, Atlantic Brewing Company offers tastings of Bar Harbor Real Ale, Blueberry Ale, and much more daily from 10 to 5. Tours of the brewhouse take place at 2, 3, and 4pm every day followed by a guided tasting!
Open: Closed for the season - see you in 2021!  

Bar Harbor Cellars, located on Sweet Pea Farm, has been vinting wines from both European and local fruit since 2003. Visit us for a wine tasting in our restored Civil War era barn, and stay for lunch or dinner at our on site farm-to-table cafe.
Open: Closed for the season.