Boat Tours in Portland at a glance
- Our pick: Portland Harbor Cruise: 4 Lighthouses & Civil War Fort, US$ 61 per person (1h 45m, 4.80★ · 844).
- Top rated: Portland Maine: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Casco Bay, US$ 71 per person (1h 45m, 4.81★ · 277).
- Best value: Portland Maine: Casco Bay Lighthouse Cruise & Fort Views, US$ 43 per person (1h, 4.79★ · 337).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: US$ 43–US$ 100 (median US$ 61).
Of the 4 options: 4 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Portland
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
4 options
Portland Harbor Cruise: 4 Lighthouses & Civil War Fort Cruise past 4 historic lighthouses and Fort Gorges in Casco Bay. Includes Portland Head Light, onboard bar, restrooms. Around 2 hours from Portland, Maine. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.80 (844 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Portland Maine: Casco Bay Lighthouse Cruise & Fort Views Feel the sea breeze on a 60-minute Casco Bay cruise from Portland, spotting four historic lighthouses, forts, seals, and lobster boats. Includes bar & local guide. Next departure: 22 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.79 (337 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Portland Maine: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Casco Bay 105-minute narrated cruise past Portland Head Light, Fort Gorges & historic lighthouses at dusk. Includes onboard restroom, small groups, evening city views. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.81 (277 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay: Sail Maine Schooners Sail a historic Maine schooner on Casco Bay from Portland for two hours, spotting lighthouses and seals while you help hoist sails or take the wheel. Next departure: 5 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.57 (246 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
All 4 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Harbor Cruise: 4 Lighthouses & Civil War FortOur pick | US$ 61 per person | 1h 45m | 4.80★ · 844 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Portland Maine: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Casco BayTop rated | US$ 71 per person | 1h 45m | 4.81★ · 277 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Portland Maine: Casco Bay Lighthouse Cruise & Fort ViewsBest value | US$ 43 per person | 1h | 4.79★ · 337 | Next departure: 22 May 2027 | English |
| Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay: Sail Maine Schooners | US$ 100 per person | 2h | 4.57★ · 246 | Next departure: 5 May 2027 | English |