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Casco Bay: Private Afternoon Charter on Heart’s Desire
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
This two-hour afternoon private cruise is the perfect way to experience Maine's coast, your special event, or a family get-together that will never be forgotten.
Ride aboard Heart's Desire: designed by famed yacht designer - John Alden, measures 53' feet and features some of his trademark design elements including a long bowsprit and dramatic, raked transom. Built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, Heart's Desire has been used mainly for chartering along the Eastern seaboard in New York, New Jersey, and most recently Massachusetts.
What's Included
- Eco-friendly marine compostable toilet
- 2-hour private charter
- Gratuity—for our captain and deckhand, which would be at your discretion but is typically 15-20%.
- Food and Drink—But feel free to bring your own!
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. At Fore Points Marina, you will see a blue picnic table where you can wait for the captain to meet you.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Fort Gorges
See Fort Gorges from the water, a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine, built from 1858 to 1864.
• Admission Ticket Free
Bug Light Park
Also known as Portland Breakwater Light, this small 30-foot lighthouse built in 1855 can be seen from the boat.
• Admission Ticket Free
Portland Head Light
Completed in 1791, this light house is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. See this light station from the boat, relax, and snap photos, as this is easily one of the most famous lighthouses in Maine.
• Admission Ticket Free
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, which marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. It was constructed in 1897 and can be seen on your sail.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Portland Schooner Co.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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