Maine Highlights Summer Boat Tours and Cruise Experiences

The Maine Office of Tourism lists a variety of water‑based activities for the summer season. In Portland, Casco Bay Lines runs an evening concert cruise with live local bands, a cash bar and ticket prices of $30.

Along the Damariscotta River, Damariscotta River Cruises offers a two‑hour tour that showcases oyster farms, wildlife such as harbor seals, ospreys and bald eagles, and includes drinks and oysters for $45.

On Moosehead Lake, Katahdin Cruises operates a historic 1914 steamboat, providing short two‑hour island trips as well as full‑day cruises with breakfast and a turkey dinner; tickets range from $40 to $125. These options give residents and visitors a range of scenic, culinary and cultural experiences on Maine’s coastal and inland waters.