Boating in Maine
Rafting | Sailing Tours |
Kayaking |
Scenic Boat Tours |
Boat Rentals |
Fishing Charters
Boating in Maine
means many different things to different people. For some, it is
White Water
Rafting down a high powered river. For others, it is
kayaking the inlets and
coves and exploring islands off the coast of Maine. Others are looking for
Lobster and Scenic Lighthouse Tours. And others are looking for a few hours
or even a week on one of Maine Scenic Schooner Tours
and Adventures.
True Mainers say the best way to see Maine is from the
water. Cruising the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine does indeed offer
the best views of shore. Maines coastline is almost 3,500 miles long.
Touring the coast by boat you can see everything from sandy beaches and
towering lighthouse on rocky cliffs. You can visit bustling harbors or quiet
inlets where seals sun themselves on the rocks. Maines inland waters
provide a whole other world with over 3,000 beautiful fresh water lakes and
pristine ponds. There are 32,000-miles of rivers and streams from raging
rivers perfect for white water rafting, to calm quiet streams and rivers
awaiting your canoe and paddle.
Maine is a boaters paradise. You can spend the day at sea on a chartered
sailboat or schooner out of Boothbay Harbor or the Kennebunk River. Or you
can hop aboard a Lobster Boat Tour and learn how to haul lobster traps from
a Maine fisherman. Scenic lighthouse tours are the best way to see these
landmark beacons as sailors did a century ago. An evening cocktail cruise
aboard a schooner or windjammer is the perfect end to a day in Maine,
watching the sun set under sail. If you wish to spend a week on a yacht or a
tall ship, there are sailing tours and trips out of Casco Bay, Boothbay, and
Bar Harbor.
Sports fishermen will find deep sea fishing charters available at most
working harbors along the Maine coast. Or spend the day aboard a whale watch
boat, many Maine whale watching excursions guarantee whale sightings.
For fresh water excitement, Maine is renowned for its
whitewater rafting.
The Forks of Maine is the epicenter for rafting companies, whether you want
to raft class 5 rapids or learn to raft as a first timer. Maines rivers
like the Kennebec are famous for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking and
rafting. Maine tour companies rent canoes and kayaks and offer overnight
river trips. Maine guides are often available to provide recommendations or
to accompany you on your excursion - pointing out the wildlife, birds and
gemology unique to Maine.
Maines freshwater lakes, Moosehead and Sebago being the largest, are
crystal clean and clear. Pleasure boaters will find countless lakes and
ponds to explore, and water sports like water skiing, wakeboarding and
tubing to enjoy. Swimming in
Maines
lakes is a refreshing treat in summer. These same lakes are frozen over in
winter and host to some of the best
ice fishing in the country.
Of course Maine is a fishermans haven, saltwater fishing or fly fishing for
salmon and trout - its all here waiting for you (and your waders).
High speed ferries service Maine, and bring Maine vacationers to Nova Scotia
via The Cat. Cruiseships visit Maines large ports too, Portland and Bar
Harbor are both popular cruise ship ports of call.
White Water Rafting | Sailing Tours |
Kayaking |
Lobster & Scenic Boat Tours |
Boat Rentals |
Fishing Charters
