InUSA Recreation
Beal & Bunker Mail Boat Ferry
Great Cranberry Island, ME 04625 207-244-3575
The Sea Queen serves two islands, Great Cranberry
and Little Cranberry (aka Islesford, only 500 acres in size), a
30-minute trip from Northeast Harbor. Named for the cranberry bogs that
once covered them, island citizens now rely on commercial fishing for
their livelihood. The islands offer the opportunity to experience the
tranquil offshore life. Bring a bicycle to tour the islands.
Blackjack Sail Boat Trips
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-5043
The restored Friendship sloop Blackjack carries 6
passengers on 90 minute sails 4 times each day.
Sea Princess Cruises
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 207-276-5352
The Sea Princess offers 2 naturalist-narrated
cruises through Somes Sound each day, and a dinner cruise to Little
Cranberry Island.
Isle Au Haut Co
Atlantic Ave, Stonington, ME 04681 207-367-5193
The Miss Lizzie departs from the Atlantic Ave
Hardware dock for a 90-minute circuit at 2 pm from June 29 to September
11. A regular mail boat run 3 times a day (Mon-Sat), leaving at 7am,
11am and 4pm to Isle au Haut Village, and also makes trips directly to
the section of Acadia National Park
located on the island.
123 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9794
Departs from the Golden Anchor Pier for 1.5 hour sightseeing tours of
the islands and wildlife of Frenchman's Bay, and 4 hour deep-sea
whale-watching tours.
Bar Harbor Whale Watch
29 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-2386
The Friendship IV sails daily from the Bluenose
Ferry Terminal in search of whales.
Frenchman Bay Co
58 Eagle Lake Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3322
20 cruises daily, from whale-watching to deep-sea fishing, on 6 boats
ranging from a windjammer to a lobster boat.
Marine Atlantique
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3395
The Bluenose makes daily 6-hour runs to Yarmouth,
Nova Scotia. The ship holds 250 cars and offers 24 day cabins,
restaurant, bar, duty-free shop, casino and movies during the voyage.
The 8am departure allows a 1-day round-trip to Yarmouth (1.5 hour
stopover). Reservations are essential during the summer.
Schooner Natalie Todd
27 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4585
Children whose heros are pirates and sea captains will love one of
Maine's famous 3-masted schooners, Natalie Todd,
and the Francis Todd, both of which sail daily on
Frenchman's Bay.
Acadia Air, Inc.
Bar Harbor Airport, Ellsworth 04605 207-667-5534
Sightseeing rides between 9am and sunset.
Naskeag Point Rd, Brooklin, ME 04616 207-359-4651
Home of the bimonthly magazine WoodenBoat, the
school conducts dozens of 1- and 2-week courses on boatbuilding,
sailmaking and seamanship throughout the summer and fall.
Phoenix Centre
Rt 175, Blue Hill Falls, ME 04615 207-374-2113
The narrow passage to Salt Pond creates impressive waves when the tide
is coming in - "reversing falls" that attract hordes of white-water
canoeists and kayakers.
Harbor Boat Rentals
1 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3757
For independent individual and family excursions, powerboats are
available for rent by the hour or by the day.
Acadia Outfitters
108 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-8118
Guided kayaking tours and island camping trips of varying lengths.
Acadia Bike and Canoe
48 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-9605
Rent a kayak or canoe to paddle around one of Mount Desert Island's
many lakes and ponds or one of its small harbors. Bicycle along 43
miles of carriage paths, designed by John D Rockefeller, past
waterfalls, along lakeshore, though valleys and across the shoulders of
the park's mountains.
Concert Barn
Rt 15, Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-5057
The unique Concert Barn, home of the acclaimed New Surry Theatre and
Opera Co, presents a variety of operatic programs during the summer.
Kneisel Hall School for String and Ensemble Music
Rt 15, Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-2811
This famous school presents a Chamber Music Festival Friday evenings at
8:15pm and Sunday afternoons at 4pm from Jul 1 to Aug 15.
Bar Harbor Music Festival
59 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5744
1997 marks the 31st season of this acclaimed concert series featuring
young artists with programs ranging from jazz to classical. The 11 July
concerts all begin at 8:15p.