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Portland, Maine Boating Adventures

Explore Casco Bay in a custom-built RIB boat where everyone gets a front-row seat! See the crown jewel of Maine on our exciting, adventure boat tours and excursions!

Your family doesn’t want to be crammed onto a crowded big boat tour of  Casco Bay. You want to have the time of your life zipping around Maine’s most postcard-perfect lighthouses, forts, wildlife,  and surrounding islands, with a small, select group and a front-row seat.

Only New England EcoAdventures blends education, excitement, and adventure into each Casco Bay adventure and offers first-class accommodations that let you see and sustain the stunning Southern Maine ecosystem.

We get there faster. We stay longer. And we go places other boat tours can’t reach—in a style they can’t match.

Upcoming Portland Boat Tour Adventures

  • Most Popular!
From $69
  • Seal watching, Lighthouse tour, Scenic Cruise
  • 1.5 hours
  • Portland, Maine

Best of Portland Harbor

Depart with us from bustling Portland Harbor as we tour one of Maine’s most picturesque boating destinations. Casco Bay is littered with islands, historic forts, wildlife, birds, and lighthouses and our unique 14-passenger RIB boat is suited to tour the region while everyone gets a front-row seat so you can see and experience more of it.

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  • Most Popular!
From $119
  • Whale watching
  • 3.5 hours
  • Portland, Maine

Adventure Whale Watch – Portland

Embark on Portland’s most captivating ocean adventure! Departing from the city’s historic waterfront, our Portland Whale Watch Adventure takes you into the open Atlantic in search of Maine’s gentle giants — Humpback, Fin, and Minke Whales.

Our high-performance RIB vessel offers an intimate, small-group setting with unobstructed 360° views. Led by our expert naturalist guides, you’ll learn about whale behavior, migration, and the vital ecosystems that sustain them.

 

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  • Oysters and Lobster Included!
From $199
  • Oyster Farm Tour
  • 2.5 hours
  • Portland, Maine

Mere Point Oyster Farm Tour

Cruise through scenic Casco Bay to Mere Point Oyster Farm, where you’ll see how Maine’s famous oysters are grown and harvested. Step onto the floating platform, meet local farmers, and enjoy freshly shucked oysters, a lobster roll with chips, and a take-home goodie bag.
A 2-hour small-group tour that’s equal parts Maine flavor, scenery, and adventure.

 

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From $89.00
  • Lighthouse tour
  • 2 hours
  • Portland, Maine

Portland’s Ultimate Lighthouse Tour

Set off from Portland for a thrilling, scenic cruise along Maine’s rugged coastline. This guided adventure takes you past island communities, historic forts, and working harbors — all while offering front-row views of seven stunning lighthouses (more than any other tour in Maine!).

Feel the ocean breeze, snap incredible photos, and learn the fascinating stories behind these legendary beacons as you explore one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in New England.

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From $49
  • Seal watching, Lighthouse tour, Scenic Cruise
  • 1 hour
  • Portland, Maine

Portland Scenic Adventure

Discover the beauty and character of Maine’s coast on our Portland Scenic Adventure. Depart from Portland’s historic waterfront and explore the vibrant mix of city, sea, and islands that make this area one of Maine’s most breathtaking boating destinations.

Aboard our 14-passenger RIB vessel, you’ll cruise past islands, historic forts, seabird nesting areas, and working waterfronts, all while enjoying panoramic views from every seat. Keep your eyes peeled for harbor seals and marine birds as our local captain shares stories about Portland’s rich maritime past.

This tour is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty, culture, and charm of coastal Maine — all in one unforgettable trip through Casco Bay.

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Portland, Maine and Casco Bay New England EcoAdventures let you learn, live, and love the Maine life like a local.

Our premium RIB boat takes you through Portland’s working waterfront where you’ll enjoy the islands, forts, lighthouses, vibrant seal colonies and seabirds.

We get there faster. We stay longer. And we go places other boat tours can’t reach—in a style they can’t match.

Salty breezes and brilliant sunsets. Fresh, buttery lobster, blueberry pie, and craft beers. Shoals of playful dolphins and pods of majestic whales. Gentle cruises through scenic vistas and adrenaline-fueled, wind-whipped speedboat runs across sparkling waves.

We give you so many wonderful ways to truly experience the southern Maine lifestyle—and every guest gets a front-row, 360-degree view and in-depth insight into the wonders all around you.

Our Customers Rave About Us

We had an amazing afternoon.

The boat ride was so much fun and so much more intimate than a big boat. It can def. get a bit choppy at times but the seats are well cushioned which makes for a great adventure. Captain and staff are very nice and experienced. We saw some seals and 2 humpbacks which def. gave us a great show smacking their fins into the water. We would highly recommend this adventure. Regardless of what wildlife you will sight the boat ride on its own is worth the trip. Thx again.

– Nadine K. | Google Reviews
The thrill ride was awesome!

It included stopping at an area to watch seals, a lighthouse and the history, seeing the Bush estate and their boat, and tons of thrills riding the waves! It was not rough as we thought and you don't get soaked; just a little bit of sea spray which was nice on a hot day. Captain Gary was knowledgeable and fun by throwing in humor now and then. We were glad for the little pockets in front of our seats to put our phones and jackets. We'll be back for another tour next summer and we really want to experience their Hampden Beach location.

– Deanna Y. | Google Reviews
Looking forward to booking again in the future!

We had a great time on our hour long scenic thrill ride! My husband and I took my dad as a belated Father’s Day gift (he loves a good rush) and we were not disappointed. The seats were neat. They were three vertical rows that you had to straddle. There was a handle bar in front of you. We felt safe and comfortable. It was a tremendous thrill. My only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer! Because of this, I’m excited to book another trip with them in the coming years, whether it’s the whale watch or the lighthouse tour. My family and I stay in Ogunquit nearly every year and this was a great new activity to try in the area! Highly recommend!! Thank you for a great time!

– alliebillie | TripAdvisor