Quick Details
The silence and darkness that envelopes Casco Bay at night can be incredibly peaceful. But there’s also plenty to look at: The stars overhead, the sparkling bioluminescence in the waters below and the flickering lights of the Portland skyline. This tour offers a chance to see an entirely different side of Portland harbor when a full moon lights up the bay.
Your guide will start your tour off with a brief paddling lesson and safety talk before leading you past rocky Fish Point and towards Portland harbor. Then you’ll glide through the darkening waters looking out for seals and bioluminescence as you make your way back to the mainland. The group will stick close together, keeping track of each other with the help of flashlights.
There is free all-day parking in the lot halfway up the hill on Cutter Street, as well as on most streets in the residential neighborhoods nearby. Most of the spaces right next to the beach are limited to 5 minutes or two hours.
There are public bathrooms and changing rooms that are open during limited hours. We also have a portable toilet that is just for our customers.
Please arrive ten minutes before your tour is scheduled to start. You will see our signs at the end of Cutter Street by the East End Beach. Use the map above to find us or view the directions on our website.
We encourage you to offer a gratuity to your guide if you are satisfied with your experience. Tips are never expected, but always appreciated. Tips can be given directly to the guide (cash or Venmo) or online via the follow-up email you’ll receive.