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Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

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Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
5  / 510 reviews
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Pass iconic lighthouses on this sightseeing cruise from Portland to House Island and take a guided tour of the 17th-century Fort Scammel. Enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage along the way.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Portland Beer Hub

  • On foot

    (1 minute)

  • Casco Bay

    Boat cruise (30 minutes)

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    Fort Scammel

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Casco Bay

    Boat cruise (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Custom House Wharf

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the 200-year-old Scammel Fort which can only be seen with this provider
  • Marvel at iconic lighthouses, wildlife, and the picturesque islands in Casco Bay
  • Uncover the past as you hear about the history of Portland Harbor and the fort
  • Relax onboard a spacious and comfortable ship with a tasty alcoholic beverage
  • Capture pictures of Portland and Casco Bay to share with friends and family

Full description

Discover the charm of Maine's coastline on this sightseeing cruise from Portland's harbor to Fort Scammel on the privately owned House Island. Tour the only fort in Portland Harbor to have seen active combat. Sip on a refreshing drink during your cruise.

Hop aboard the spacious and comfortable ship 'Elizabeth Grace' and set sail for House Island. Capture pictures of Portland's charming skyline as you make your way to Casco Bay.

Admire views of Casco Bay’s stone fortresses which were mostly built in the early 19th century. They recall an era when the defense of the coastline was needed. Now, they’re gorgeous relics perched on the Bay’s various islands, each with its own unique identity.

Step back in time at Fort Scammel which is privately-owned and was inaccessible to the public for decades. Take in the views from the west side of this verdant 24 acre island. Return to your meeting point at the end of your tour.

GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible!

Includes

  • Cruise
  • Access to Fort Scammel
  • Guided tour
  • 1 alcoholic beverage
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
  • Additional drinks (available to purchase aboard with credit card only)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Date

Meeting point

BOAT DEPARTS DOCK RIGHT AT TOUR TIME! Arrive 20 MINUTES before the start time of your tour. Meet inside of the retail store, Portland Beer Hub (320 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101), in downtown Portland's Old Port. Our Tour Ambassador will lead you to the dock and to your vessel!

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour is subject to sea conditions
  • This tour has a 4 person minimum to operate

Customer reviews

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Ashanthi – United States18 July 2024  – Verified booking
This was an excellent tour! I enjoyed the time on the water as well as the fort tour. The guide who gave the fort tour was very knowledgeable. Also the boat captain and the guide on the boat were very nice and helpful! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore Portland Maine.
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Terence – United States20 August 2023  – Verified booking
the boat ride was excellent, Captain Zack pointed out the seals swimming, lobster boat races and tug boat race. The tour of the island and Fort was informative history and breathtaking views. The Fort history was very interesting and valuable as far as the historical integrity of the island. I would recommend this tour. The free beverage was tasty and appreciative.
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Brenda – United States20 July 2023  – Verified booking
Our cruise ride over to the island was fun and enjoyable talking with other travelers and the cruise staff. The tour guide at the Island was very knowledgeable to the history of the fort and made the tour quite enjoyable also. It was a great day and would highly recommend it
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Product ID: 422258

Activity provider:SeaPortland

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