BAR HARBOR SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours Aboard a Downeast Lobster Boat: Bar Harbor’s Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
A two-hour, Downeast-style lobster boat tour departing from the Harborside Hotel & Marina that combines lobster fishing, seal watching and coastal sightseeing—the essential guide to what to expect.
Two Hours Aboard a Downeast Lobster Boat: Bar Harbor’s Lulu Lobster Boat Ride.
Lulu Lobster Boat Ride is the only lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor, run aboard a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat. The operator runs a two-hour outing that departs from the Harborside Hotel & Marina in downtown Bar Harbor and combines lobster fishing with seal watching and coastal sightseeing for an intimate view of Maine’s shoreline.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Traditional Downeast-Style Lobster Boat
The tour is hosted on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat — the platform for a personal, hands-on cruising experience unique to Bar Harbor.
Lobster Fishing Onboard
Lulu’s two-hour itinerary includes lobster fishing, giving passengers a direct look at how local lobster gear is deployed and hauled aboard.
Seal Watching and Coastal Sightseeing
The trip pairs wildlife viewing — including seal watching — with sweeping sightseeing along Maine’s coastline, all while launching from downtown Bar Harbor.
What the day feels like
What the Two Hours Feel Like
Over a concentrated two-hour window, passengers board at the Harborside Hotel & Marina and move out into coastal waters aboard a Downeast lobster boat for a close, personal cruise that alternates between hands-on lobster fishing, stops to view seals and stretches of scenic coastal sightseeing.
THE BOAT
A Traditional Downeast-Style Lobster Boat
The tour is hosted on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat — the platform for a personal, hands-on cruising experience unique to Bar Harbor.
THE CATCH
Lobster Fishing Onboard
Lulu’s two-hour itinerary includes lobster fishing, giving passengers a direct look at how local lobster gear is deployed and hauled aboard.
WILDLIFE
Seal Watching and Coastal Sightseeing
The trip pairs wildlife viewing — including seal watching — with sweeping sightseeing along Maine’s coastline, all while launching from downtown Bar Harbor.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for two hours.
Departure is from the Harborside Hotel & Marina in downtown Bar Harbor.
No specific gear requirements were provided in the supplied data.
The trip is operated by Lulu Lobster Boat and is described as the only lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Lulu Lobster Boat Ride?
The tour lasts two hours.
Where does the tour depart from?
The cruise departs from the Harborside Hotel & Marina in downtown Bar Harbor.
What activities are included on the trip?
The two-hour outing includes lobster fishing, seal watching and coastal sightseeing.
What kind of boat is used for the tour?
The tour is hosted on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat.
Is this the only lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor?
The operator states this is the only lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor.
Who operates the Lulu Lobster Boat Ride?
The tour is operated by Lulu Lobster Boat.