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Aboard a 1968 Maine Lobster Boat: Private Days Exploring Belfast Bay
Customize a half- to full-day private charter from a Belfast dock — a captain-led outing aboard a restored 1968 wooden lobster boat for up to six guests.
Aboard a 1968 Maine Lobster Boat: Private Days Exploring Belfast Bay.
Step aboard a 1968 Maine wooden lobster boat and let a dedicated captain open a map of quiet coves, spruce-lined islands, and hidden beaches around Belfast Bay. There’s no fixed route: before you go, the head guide calls to design a day that can range from a relaxed coastal cruise to a full-day crossing to Islesboro or Castine, with anchor stops, shore landings by skiff, and VIP visits to local lobster pounds as desired.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A classic 1968 wooden Maine lobster boat
The outing is centered on a restored 1968 wooden lobster boat, piloted by a captain who runs the trip as a private charter tailored to your group of up to six guests.
Access remote islands and quiet coves
You’ll head beyond Belfast Harbor into a varied coastline: spruce-lined islands, small beaches reachable by a skiff carried aboard, and options to stop at Islesboro, Castine, or Northport depending on your plan for the day.
A private platform for celebrations and special moments
The charter is designed for customized experiences — from birthday and anniversary outings to proposals or private dinners ashore — with flexible timing and a captain focused on shaping the day around your needs.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
After a pre-trip planning call with the head guide, you board at the operator’s private dock in Belfast and set a pace that suits you. The captain will cruise past islands and into quieter bays, drop anchor for a swim or beach walk, put the skiff ashore for excursions to spots larger boats can’t reach, or run a VIP stop at Young’s Lobster Pound for provisions — all within a flexible 3–9 hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this charter.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter includes a private boat with captain and guide, a coolbox for food and drinks, and a pre-trip planning call with the head guide to shape the day.
A planning call with the head guide is included so you can choose a relaxed cruise, an island-hopping full day, or special stops like Young’s Lobster Pound.
The operator carries a small skiff for shore landings that let you access beaches and coves larger boats can’t reach.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
Charters run between 3 and 9 hours, depending on your chosen plan.
How many people can come aboard?
The boat accommodates up to six guests.
Where do trips depart from?
Trips depart from the operator’s private dock in Belfast, Maine.
What’s included in the price?
The charter price includes the private boat, captain, guide, a coolbox, and a pre-trip planning call; prices range per boat.
Can we stop for lunch or be dropped off on an island?
Yes—options include cruising to Islesboro or Castine to explore or be dropped off for a meal, and arranging VIP stops such as Young’s Lobster Pound.
Is it possible to swim or go ashore?
Yes—operators can drop anchor for a swim and use the small skiff to land on remote beaches and islands.