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Experience authentic Maine! What better way to see Maine’s coastal beauty and iconic lighthouses than aboard our classic vessels exclusively dedicated to your family, small group, or large party? It’s more personal, more romantic, and more tailored to exactly what you want to do.
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South Port Marine
14 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106
This is the ideal departure point for most of our charters unless you are arriving by cruise ship or staying in a hotel in Portland’s Old Port. Free parking is available and you’ll avoid the crowds, traffic, and parking challenges of the Old Port.
Portland’s Old Port: Custom House Wharf
86 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
This location is the ideal pickup location if you are arriving by cruise ship or will be staying in a hotel in Portland’s Old Port. Paid parking is available in nearby garages and surface lots.
Click here for more information regarding our departure locations.
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MONHEGAN can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
MARIE L can accommodate up to 16 passengers. This includes infants and children.
Is your group larger than 16? Contact Us
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Yes! Our charters and tours are perfect for the entire family. Children under 10 are required by law to wear life jackets, which we provide.
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Yes. Dogs are more than welcome on our charters but we do like to give fair warning that the diesel engines in our restored wooden vessels can be loud and often unsettling for certain dogs. We wouldn’t want this to take away from the quality of your experience as we’ve seen it happen in the past.
You know your dog best and we’d love to have him or her on board if up to it!
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Contact Us. We accept all major credit cards.
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We accept all major credit cards. Balance due can be paid the day of the charter in cash to the captain. If paying in cash, note we do not have a cash box for change and the exact balance must be provided.
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Catering is available on every charter. Click here for more information on Food & Drink.
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Yes!
While we do need to be the sole provider of alcoholic beverages due to our liquor license, you are more than welcome to bring any food and non alcoholic beverages aboard. We will have the boat stocked with complimentary non alcoholic beverages and plates, napkins, and cutlery for you!
We are happy to assist in serving you while aboard.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available on every charter. We offer All-Inclusive drink packages on every charter. Click here for more information on Food & Drink.
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Due to our liquor license, we must be the sole provider of alcoholic beverages.
While we must provide the alcohol, you are welcome to bring aboard any non-alcoholic beverages that you desire and are happy to assist in serving you while aboard.
Please note that per federal regulations, marijuana or marijuana-containing products cannot be brought on board despite recent changes under Maine State law.
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Beer, hard seltzer, and our boat wines are available to purchase on board.
Non-alcoholic beverages are available at no cost on all charters.
Catering orders must be placed at least 72 hours prior to departure.
Click here for more information on Food & Drink.
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Yes. Regardless of the vessel, all of our sightseeing charters include both a licensed captain and a deckhand who will point out historic sights, wildlife, and other points of interest. Your guide is also happy to assist with photos and serving any food or drinks you wish to enjoy.
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Yes! MONHEGAN and MARIE L are equipped with an environmentally friendly composting toilet. The “head” or bathroom compartment is small, but private and functional, similar to the lavatory on a regional jet.
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MONHEGAN is fitted with a retractable cover over the back deck. MARIE L’s deck is covered by a rooftop. This provides shaded comfort on hot, sunny days and protection from rain if encountered. Clear side panels can be lowered on both vessels as well to help maintain a comfortable temperature June – October.
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Our charters and tours run rain or shine as long as wind and sea conditions are deemed by the captain to be safe. MONHEGAN and MARIE L are set up to keep guests sheltered in case of wet or windy weather. We watch the weather forecasts closely, and if we are concerned conditions will not be favorable, we will contact you in advance to discuss options.
The bottom line is that we want all of our guests to have a comfortable, enjoyable experience with us and we will not take you out if we cannot guarantee this.
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Generally, this isn’t a problem…knock on wood. Many of our routes are well protected within Casco Bay, and we watch weather and sea forecasts closely and plan ahead to provide as smooth an experience as possible. If we are worried conditions will not be favorable, we will contact you in advance to discuss options.
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Tips are not required, but if you wish to acknowledge the excellent service of your captain and deckhand, they are graciously accepted. All tips are split evenly amongst crew.
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Consider bringing:
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Cameras, Camcorders, etc.
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Binoculars
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Comfortable flat-soled shoes or sandals
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Jacket. Temperatures on the water are often 5-10 degrees cooler than on land and there is usually a breeze when we are under way.
Do not bring:
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Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol aboard.
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Due to FEDERAL rules that we must follow, marijuana containing products are also not allowed on board.
Casco Bay Custom Charters provides the following for each outing:
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Non-alcoholic beverages including bottled water
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Benches or deck chairs for each passenger
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Life jackets–Per USCG regulations, children under 10 Must wear life jackets at all times while on board.
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Cooler and ice
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Safety equipment (i.e. first aid kit, etc.)
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Plates, napkins, cutlery
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