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Casco Bay Cruise to Bailey Island

July 29, 2017 / Leave a Comment

Casco Bay Cruise to Bailey Island

If you’re looking for a great day trip to explore beyond Portland, but still want to be back in time for happy hour? The Casco Bay Cruise to Bailey Island is such a fun way to fit it all in!

Casco Bay is rich with nature and historical sights. I just love this historical map (dated 1906), which gives you an idea of just how much there is to explore via water:

Historical Map of Casco Bay (1906)

The ferry takes about 2 hours each way, with a 2 hour layover on Bayley Island to explore & grab a bite to eat at the famous Cook’s Lobster & Ale House.

Along the way, you may see osprey, bald eagles, seals, and more, so have your camera ready.

Sailing away from Portland you’ll have a chance to see the city from the water:

Mural on Maine State Pier

Fort Gorges

Fort Gorges

Little Diamond Ferry

Ferry stopping at Little Diamond Island with Fort Gorges & Downtown Portland in the background.

Pocahontas Light

Pocahontas Light, on Great Diamond Island, is the smallest lighthouse registered with the US Coast Guard. It stands 6 feet tall.

Seal Sunbathing on Casco Bay

Arriving at Bailey Island, you’ll have 2 hours to explore, eat, or even relax on the beach…

Arriving Bailey Island

Cook's Lobster on Bailey

Cribstone Bridge

The Cribstone bridge connecting Bailey & Orr’s Island is the only bridge in the world made completely of granite (10K tons!)

Closeup of Cribstone Bridge

Other Landmarks you may see along the way:

Little Mark Island

Little Mark Island

Hope Island

Hope Island (a private island currently up for sale at just $8Million!)

Old Man of Whitehead Passage

Old Man of Whitehead Passage (Ram Island Light in the background)

This is a seasonal ferry, running June 24-September 4th.

Casco Bay Ferry Terminal:

(207) 774-7871

56 Commercial Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Get Directions

More Info at www.CascoBayLines.com

 

Queue the Yacht Rock!

Sailing Casco Bay

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About How We Do Contributor: Kristel

Kristel has been proud to call Portland Maine home for over a decade. She's planted firm roots here, founding a boutique social marketing agency, and serving on the board at One Longfellow Square, an intimate non-profit live music venue. Catch her on the weekends or evenings getting fresh air, hanging with friends over great food / drinks, or out performing as part of local music duo, The Ne'erdowells.

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