Casco Bay: Private Afternoon Charter on Heart's Desire

4.0 (1 reviews) Portland, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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!

What to expect

  1. Fort Gorges
    Pass by
    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.
  2. Bug Light Park
    Pass by
    Also known as Portland Breakwater Light, this small 30-foot lighthouse built in 1855 can be seen from the boat.
  3. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
    Pass by
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure to check in.

End point

Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure to check in.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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