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Five ways to spend a day

Pick your day on the bay.

From an early-morning striper hunt to a glassy sunset sail, there's a trip for every crew. Every charter leaves from Long Wharf in the heart of Portland.

Angler fighting a fish on the deck of a center-console boat as a second person reaches with a net
Fishing charter

Fishing charter — half day

From $375 · 4 hours

4 hours chasing striped bass, mackerel, and bluefish in the bay. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a licensed captain who knows where they're biting. Bring snacks and a cooler for your catch.

  • 4 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • All gear & bait

Included: rods, reels, bait, tackle, instruction, bottled water, and Coast-Guard-approved life jackets.

Great for first-timers and families.

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A fresh striped bass held up over the rail against sparkling blue Casco Bay water
Fishing charter

Fishing charter — full day

From $650 · 8 hours

8 hours and a wider range — work the ledges, the islands, and the deeper water for stripers, blues, and bottom fish. All gear and bait included. Best for serious anglers who want to fill the box and learn the bay.

  • 8 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • Ledges & islands

Included: all rods, reels, bait, tackle, instruction, bottled water, and life jackets.

Best for serious anglers who want to fill the box.

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Sailboat heeling gently on golden evening water with the Portland skyline behind
Sunset sail

Sunset sail

From $280 · 2 hours

2 hours of golden light on calm evening water as the city skyline lights up behind you. Light snacks, water, and a cooler-friendly BYO policy. Made for couples, friends, and anyone who wants the prettiest hour on the bay.

  • 2 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • BYO welcome

Included: light snacks, bottled water, cushioned seating, and life jackets — bring your own drinks.

Made for couples, friends, and golden-hour lovers.

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Classic white New England lighthouse on a rocky headland seen from the water
Lighthouse & sightseeing

Lighthouse & sightseeing tour

From $300 · 2.5 hours

2.5 hours past Portland Head Light, Spring Point Ledge, Ram Island Ledge, and the working islands — with seals, ospreys, and stories from your captain. Perfect for visitors, photographers, and multi-generation groups.

  • 2.5 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • Wildlife & lighthouses

Included: narrated tour, bottled water, and life jackets. Bring a camera and a layer.

Perfect for visitors, photographers, and family groups.

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Small group of friends relaxing and laughing on the open deck of a cruiser boat
Private charter

Private charter

From $450 · 3–6 hours

Up to 6 guests, the whole boat to yourselves, the itinerary your call — fish, cruise, island-hop, or all three. Flexible 3 to 6 hours. Ideal for celebrations, family days, and small-group outings that want it their way.

  • 3–6 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • Your itinerary

Included: the whole boat, your captain, bottled water, and life jackets — add fishing gear on request.

Ideal for celebrations, family days, and small groups.

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Weathered hands lifting a dripping lobster trap over the rail of a working Maine lobster boat
Lobster-boat experience

Lobster-boat experience

From $260 · 2 hours

2 hours aboard a real Maine lobster boat — haul traps, band a catch, and hear how it's done from a working captain. Includes a hands-on demo and the freshest Casco Bay lobster story you'll ever get. A favorite with kids and out-of-state visitors.

  • 2 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • Hands-on demo

Included: the trap-hauling demo, banding a catch, bottled water, and life jackets.

A favorite with kids and out-of-state visitors.

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Not sure which?

Tell us your crew — we'll pick the trip.

Send a request with who's coming and what you're after, or call the captain. We'll point you to the right day on the water.

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