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Water Activities · Portland, Maine
Climb aboard a working lobster boat in Portland’s Old Port for an 80–90 minute primer on Maine’s most iconic fishery. Pull traps, spot seals and lighthouses, and finish by having your lobster cooked just steps from the dock.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Portland, Maine
Roll from Portland’s brick-lined Old Port to the wave-battered base of Portland Head Light on a narrated trolley tour that balances city history with coastal drama. It’s a breezy, all-ages way to meet Maine—efficient, scenic, and quietly memorable.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Portland, Maine
Trade sidewalks for salt spray on a 1.5-hour working-waterfront experience in Casco Bay. Haul traps, handle lobsters, and learn the science and culture that keep Maine’s fishery thriving—all within easy reach of Portland’s Old Port.
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