Excursions and Sightseeing

Departing from the Beal's Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor, this ferry serves Great Cranberry and Islesford (Little Cranberry) with several runs daily 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM from Memorial Day weekend through October 1.
Open: Memorial Day Weekend through October 1  

Best sightings of wildlife - bald eagles, seals and porpoises. Bring your binoculars. 3 trips daily each approximately 1-1/2 to 2-hour sail. Choose a 10 am, 2 pm or a sunset sail with live music.
Open: Late May - Mid October  

Explore MDI on our Shannon 38 sailboat. Private charters reveal wildlife, Acadia National Park, lighthouses, and exclusive coastal homes. Unforgettable moments await with Get Out Sailing – where the sea becomes your canvas. * Charters leave from the Claremont Dock. Children of all ages are welcome aboard.
Open: 10:00am - 8:00pm  

Join us for your Maine adventure. A a family-owned business running our lobster boat nature tours for over 30 years and now offering private charters for fishing, sailing, and sights. Our professional charter captains are avid fisherman who provide a unique, personalized experience of the Maine coast. We have the boat ride for you.
Open: Book now, trips begin 6/3/24  

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 on a Private Charter with lunch or dinner or just enjoy the sunset.
Open: Open May 1 thru mid-October  

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: Open May 1 thru mid October  

As a registered Maine Guide, uscg licensed captain and an 8th generation Island fisherman with over 30 years of commercial fishing experience, I enjoy sharing my knowledge of Island fishing history on our "lobster charter" and love exploring Acadia as we spot marine wildlife up close! Your enjoyment and satisfaction is our #1 goal.

Guided Mindfulness Walks in Nature. Try out a variety of stress-relieving mindfulness practices while immersing yourself in the beauty of Acadia National Park. Leave with tools for relaxation you can use anytime, anywhere.
Open: year round  

The Ambergris was designed by famed navel architect Tom Colvin and based on a Pinky Schooner, a New England boat that was used in the 1800's for fishing and hauling cargo. She's 60 feet on deck and about 80 feet overall. Her wide deck and pilot house let guests enjoy sailing in any weather. Below, she has a galley, three private guest cabins and a separate crew quarters.

Located on a 10 acre farmstead, Atlantic Brewing Company offers tastings of Bar Harbor Real Ale, Blueberry Ale, and much more daily from 11 to 6. Tours of the brewhouse take place at 3pm Friday-Sunday's followed by a guided tasting!
Open: Town Hill Tasting Room is closed for the winter!  

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: Open Tuesday - Sunday 10AM - 5PM. Closed Mondays.  

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