KENNEBUNK BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sea Glass Light: Close-Quarters Views of Nubble and Boon Island from Kennebunk
A focused, 2-hour boat tour from Kennebunk that brings photographers and ocean lovers within striking distance of two of Maine’s most iconic offshore lights.
Sea Glass Light: Close-Quarters Views of Nubble and Boon Island from Kennebunk.
One of the few ways to truly know Maine’s ragged outer coast is from the water: this 2-hour outing departs Kennebunk and threads past beaches and coves before delivering up-close views of Nubble Lighthouse and the remote, working Boon Island Light, with abundant seabirds, seals and a chance to spot whales along the return.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coastal Vistas and Iconic Lights
The route stitches together shoreline panoramas—beaches, coves and two landmark lighthouses—offering uninterrupted, 360-degree viewing and rare perspectives of Nubble and Boon Island from sea level.
Seabirds, Seals and Whale Scouting
Expect concentrated seabird life and hundreds of seals around Boon Island, with scouting for whales on the return leg—an itinerary geared toward wildlife encounters as well as lighthouse viewing.
Comfortable, Narrated Small-Group Cruise
The tour is narrated, designed for small groups with custom seating and 360-degree views so everyone gets good photo opportunities and face-to-face interaction with the captain and crew.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
You’ll board in Kennebunk and push south past Parsons Beach, Ogunquit Beach and Perkins Cove, skirt the famous Nubble Lighthouse, then head roughly six miles offshore to the remote Boon Island Light; the outward and return legs are narrated, uncluttered by crowds, and oriented toward photography and wildlife observation.
THE LANDSCAPE
Coastal Vistas and Iconic Lights
The route stitches together shoreline panoramas—beaches, coves and two landmark lighthouses—offering uninterrupted, 360-degree viewing and rare perspectives of Nubble and Boon Island from sea level.
THE WILDLIFE
Seabirds, Seals and Whale Scouting
Expect concentrated seabird life and hundreds of seals around Boon Island, with scouting for whales on the return leg—an itinerary geared toward wildlife encounters as well as lighthouse viewing.
THE EXPERIENCE
Comfortable, Narrated Small-Group Cruise
The tour is narrated, designed for small groups with custom seating and 360-degree views so everyone gets good photo opportunities and face-to-face interaction with the captain and crew.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camera (charged), warm layered clothing, sturdy footwear (flip-flops acceptable), hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.
Avoid large bags, personal coolers, high heels, and dresses as these are discouraged for the outing.
The tour provides complimentary water, a cooler with ice, and an onboard bathroom; expect face-to-face narration from the captain and crew and custom POD seating for comfort.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts two hours.
Where do we meet the boat?
The meeting location is 8 Western Ave., Kennebunk, ME.
What wildlife might we see?
Expect hundreds of seals and seabirds around Boon Island, and the crew will scout for whales on the return leg.
What’s included with the tour?
Complimentary water, a cooler with ice, an experienced captain and crew, and a bathroom onboard are included.
Is this tour appropriate for guests with injuries?
The tour is not recommended for people with a history of head, neck or back injuries.
Are children allowed?
Children ages 6 and older are included in the tour’s context and are appropriate participants.