Private boat charters of Casco Bay
Enjoy the waters of Casco Bay as you explore the four lighthouses sprinkled throughout the mouth of the harbor. With Portland Head Light as the highlight, enjoy the unique experience of boating around the most photographed lighthouse in America!
Portland and Casco Bay have a rich history dating back to when Native Americans who migrated to the shore in the summer. Later, not long after the Revolutionary War, the first forts and watch towers, still visible today, were built to guard the harbor. Hop aboard with Bird’s Eye and learn about how Maine’s Casco Bay has been shaped by everything from the Revolutionary War to WWII.
Casco Bay abounds with bird and marine life, and there is no better way to experience it all than by boat. While hunting for birds and marine mammals, we can also pull up a few lobster traps to see what crawls along the seafloor. There is so much to see from an pod of seals, to an eagle’s nest – nature awaits you.
Our most popular tour – Climb aboard Bird’s Eye for an evening cruise and experience the serenity of the sun setting over Portland Harbor. As the light fades into a Van Gogh-like painting, appreciate the stunning view of the Calendar Islands and Portland Harbor as lights illuminate nightfall over the city of Portland.
Perhaps the most underappreciated moment of the day, join Bird’s Eye to greet the sunrise as it emerges from the eastern horizon – it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Often with the best weather and calm seas, this tour is one you don’t want to miss. Start your day early and enjoy a cup of coffee as you watch Portland Harbor and the Calendar Islands wake up and colorful light fill the sky.
Perhaps the best way to get to know Casco Bay, this tour allows you the opportunity to go ashore on some of the most beautiful and interesting islands in the bay. From exploring WWI and WWII sites to happily sunbathing on your own private beach, this tour is a must for any adventure enthusiast.
Escape the beach craze of Maine by getting dropped at your own beach here in Casco Bay. There are a few different beaches to choose from, but one thing that is certain – you will be among the only people there. We plan a drop off and pickup time, and you get your own beach experience in the heart of Casco Bay. **Prices vary depending on beach.
Travel to some of the best restaurants on Casco Bay - by water! Whether you want to go to breakfast by boat or hop from lunch in Yarmouth to dinner on Great Diamond Island, enjoy the unique experience of arriving at your restaurant by water. What better way to cap off dinner on an island than to return by boat as the sun sets over the bay.
Do you have a specific type of tour in mind? Here at Bird’s Eye, our passion is to get you out into nature, so no matter what type of tour you imagine, Bird’s Eye can help you get from dream to reality. Do you love picnics? Do you love sea glass? We can help create your ideal tour of Casco Bay. Whether you’re here for the fall foliage or you’re here for a wedding bachelor/ bachelorette party, Bird’s Eye can help make your boating dreams come true.
