Maine Coast & Harbors

Experience the allure and spectacular beauty of Maine’s spectacular coast as the scents and sounds of quaint fishing villages, secluded coves and breathtaking cliffs captivate the senses and invite exploration. Breathe in the fragrance of pine and beach roses while meandering seaside harbors. Browse the local shops for antiques and treasures, or wander through nature preserves and wildlife refuges in search of puffins and eagles. Watch lobstermen unload their daily catch, or step back in time exploring historic forts. You’re your days with exploration and discovery, or simply enjoy the expansive views at a relaxed pace…the magic awaits.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bucksport, ME
A sparkling harbor greets visitors to Bucksport - long a seafaring port at the upper end of Penobscot Bay, founded by the legendary Jonathan Buck in 1763. Though burned by the British in 1779, Bucksport was rebuilt as a shipbuilding center. Today, Bucksport is a perfect place to stroll the charming waterfront, relax in the seaside park and enjoy views from Maine's coast. Visits to historic Fort Knox and the Bucksport Historical Society Museum are also available.

Day 2 - Cruising to Bar Harbor, ME

Day 3 - Bar Harbor, ME
Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor has welcomed visitors for over a hundred years. Explore Mount Desert Street, a national historic district, and be amazed by the sheer number and beauty of the homes of the once rich and famous. Join a shore excursion to surrounding Acadia National Park and witness breathtaking vistas and abundant wildlife in an unspoiled habitat. Later, admire the working waterfront which marks the beginning of the Shore Path, an enticing stroll along the front lawns of some of Bar Harbor's biggest "cottages".

Day 4 - Rockland, ME
Before arriving in Rockland, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing Maine's most beautiful cruising areas. Your ship will pass through the gorgeous 6-mile passage lined with beautiful evergreens known as Merchants Row. On to Eggemoggin Reach, view majestic stone cliffs lining the shore with playful wildlife frolicking about. In Rockland, passengers can follow the Rockland Harbor Walk, visit the Shore Village Museum or take an interesting narrated tour of the area. The town's Maine Street Historic District is especially fascinating and has been recorded in the National Register of Historic Places for its many fine examples of Italianate, Mansard, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architecture.

Day 5 - Castine, ME
Home to the Maine Maritime Academy and located at the head of East Penobscot Bay, Castine offers both spectacular harbor views and an area rife with history. During its highly contested days, Castine had the flags of English, French, Dutch, Spanish and America claiming its land. This intriguing seashore town is now rich with reminders of its exciting past.

Day 6 - Camden, ME
Full of classic schooners, this charming village is considered the "tall ship capital of Maine," and is admired for scenic beauty and a host of historic and cultural attractions. Enjoy the warm summer sunshine and refreshing sea breezes as you relax on a park bench and watch beautiful ships sail into the harbor, or browse the shops and interesting galleries. Bring your camera to capture sweeping ocean vistas, placid coastlines and panoramic views of Camden, Penobscot Bay and surrounding islands from atop Mount Battie.

Day 7 - Belfast, ME
The 1800's were a time of great prosperity in Belfast with shipbuilders and merchants building beautiful Greek Revival mansions and adorning them with treasures carried home from the China Trade. Spend the day exploring historic Belfast with some of the best examples of nineteenth-century architecture in Maine. Shore excursions offer glimpses of stunning military architecture and master granite craftsmanship in Fort Knox State Park, and seafaring legacies at Penobscot Marine Museum.

Day 8 - Bangor, ME
From shipbuilding to steamships and lumberyards, this picturesque port has proven its resiliency and flourished in the last century into a city once described by Henry David Thoreau as a "shining light on the edge of wilderness." Today Bangor proudly displays a touch of modern culture with museums and revival architecture forever encapsulating a fascinating history. Begin your cruise on one of Maine's most cherished and beautiful rivers - the Penobscot. Winding its way to the Bay, you'll discover Maine's unparalleled scenery of towering mountains rolling down to the river's edge.

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