Maine Ecotourism

 
Acadia National Park
Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor,  Maine  4609
Phone: 207) 288-3338

Located on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park encompasses over 47,000 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse habitats create striking scenery and make the park a haven for wildlife and plants.

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company
1 West St.
Bar Harbor,  Maine  4609
Phone: (207) 288-2386
Toll-Free: 1-800-WHALES-4

Bar Harbor’s premier whale watch adventure! Come aboard the Friendship V to observe whale behavior in their natural environment. Also, seabirds, puffins, seals and other wildlife. Trips offered several times daily, reservations recommended.
Our nature cruise will take you along Bar Harbor’s rocky shoreline to see magnificent summer cottages, Egg Rock Lighthouse, part of Acadia National Park, harbor seals, Bald Eagles and lots of other local scenery and wildlife.
Or join us on the Miss Samantha lobster and seal watch trip. We’ll take you up close to see seals, then show you how those delicious Maine lobsters get from the ocean to your dinner plate! Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company invites you to begin your adventure in Maine with us!

Baxter State Park
24 Balsam Drive
Millinocket,  Maine  4062
Phone: 207-723-5140

This 201,000 acre wilderness area has over 50 inter-connecting trails to ponds, peaks, and the top of Katahdin. Many unique geological formations and wildlife is abundant. Moose bear, deer, raccoon, beaver, and the transplanted caribou are only a few of the species represented here.

Belfast Bay Cruises
Thompson Wharf
Belfast,  Maine
Phone: (207) 322-5530

Come join us and learn about lobstering, take a harbor cruise and see seals or porpoises or visit the historic village of Castine, settled in 1613. We are a 50', wooden, motor vessel accommodating up to 47 passengers departing from Thompson Wharf, Belfast Maine. Our vessel has covered and open air seating, is wheelchair accessible and is safe for children of all ages.
We offer private charters for your special occasion.

Boothbay Whale Watch
Boothbay Harbor,  Maine
Phone: 207-633-3500
Toll-Free: 888-WHALE-ME

Your whale watching trips begins with a scenic tour of Boothbay Harbor. Our Naturalist will point out various islands, homes, wildlife and historic lighthouses as we begin our journey in search of the whales.

Breakneck Ridge Farm
160 Mountain Road
Blanchard Twp,  Maine  4406
Phone: (207) 997-3922
Toll-Free: 866-ME-SYRUP

In July and August, we conduct GUIDED TOURS on every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The tour will begin at the deer barn and handling facilities. We will walk up through the pastures, feeding the deer with their babies. Onto the Sugar House where we will learn about maple syrup production while sampling a bit of our liquid gold drizzled over ice cream. Now it's time for a hay wagon ride back to the barn for an encounter with the American Buffalo and maybe a view of a new born calf.
The tour begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon.
We do encourage private group tours by special arrangement.
Our gift shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. You will find some unique souvenirs, maple syrup, venison and buffalo meat.

Down East Nature Tours
150 Knox Road
Town Hill/Bar Harbor,  Maine  4609
Phone: (207) 288-8128

DENT offers personalized bird and nature tours for individuals, families and small groups on and around Mount Desert Island and Down East Maine. Our focus is on fun and learning while observing some of the regions most illusive birds, plants and other animals in their unique habitats. Biking, hiking and cross-country ski tours available year around. Special emphisis on native birds, Bald Eagles, Warblers, Shorebirds and Seabirds. A truly unique and enjoyable learning experience.

Downeast Duck Adventures
163 Commercial Street
Portland,  Maine  4106
Phone: (207) 774-3825

ALL ABOARD Maine's only amphibious tour! Our 49 passenger DUCK will take you for a fun and fully narrated historical adventure of Portland! Learn about the legends and lore that has shaped this great city. Now...put your hands together for the captain as you "SPLASH" into the waters of Casco Bay to see the working waterfront and marine wildlife! Quack,Quack!
May - October 7 days a week/5 adventures a day

Downeast Friendship Sloop Charters
Bar Harbor Town Pier
Bar Harbor,  Maine  4609
Phone: (207) 266-5210

Sailing Acadia aboard a Friendship Sloop, a traditional craft reflecting centuries of Maine history. These graceful, seaworthy boats were originally built in Friendship, Maine during the late 1800’s. Enjoy a day-sail or sunset cruise along the Cranberry Islands, or a Lobsterbake cruise in famous Somes Sound. Observe historic lighthouses, seals, porpoise, eagles and other marine life. Six guests max; USCG-licensed captain and Maine Guide.

Downeast Sailing Adventures - Schooner Rachel B. Jackson
123 Eden Street
Bar Harbor,  Maine  4609
Phone: 207-288-2216
Toll-Free: (888) 405-7245

This is a Maine built, 67 foot, gaff-rigged, topsail schooner, a working replica of an 1890's coastal schooner. She gives her passengers the rare opportunity to experience an authentic vessel of another era. Hands-on sailing encouraged. Departing 4 times daily.

Downeast Windjammer Cruises
Bar Harbor Inn Pier
Bar Harbor,  Maine  4609
Phone: (207) 546-2927

Sail aboard the Margaret Todd, the first 4-masted schooner to sail New England waters in over half a century. Join us for a morning, afternoon, or sunset cruise each lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Sail among the islands of Frenchman's bay while viewing Acadia National Park from the sea. Watch lobstermen hauling their traps, have a picnic, or just relax on our spacious decks.
Adults: $29.50 Seniors: $27.50 Children: $19.50 Groups (15 or more): $25.50

Fisherman's Wharf
22 Commercial Street
Boothbay Harbor,  Maine  4538
Phone: (207) 633-5090
Toll-Free: (800) 628-6872

We are a 54 room hotel located in the center of downtown Boothbay Harbor, walking distance to the boat trips, restaurants and shops. All of our rooms have a balcony and a water view. Air conditioning, cable TV and a continental breakfast are included. Our first class restaurant is located over the water with spectacular views.

Franklin Heritage Loop
Maine
Toll-Free: 800-777-0317

Tour Highlights: From its wooded mountaintops and birch-lined riverbanks to its serene lake shores, Maine's western region features a wealth of scenic, historic and cultural attractions. For those seeking a sampling of Maine's Yankee heritage amidst breathtaking scenery, this tour features plenty of both!

Frost Pond Camps
Frost Pond
T3 R11 Wels,  Maine  4441
Phone: (207) 852-4700

Our seven housekeeping cabins and ten campsites are on the shore of Frost Pond, three miles in - across Ripogenus Dam. Surrounded by numerous waterways & rugged forests, we are thirty-five miles from the town of Millinocket, in the beautiful area of Mount Katahdin and the West Branch of the Penobscot River. Please visit our website for more details.

Gafia Sailing Charters, Inc.
Belfast City Landing
Belfast,  Maine  4915
Phone: (207) 323-4800

We offer a variety of sailing options to meet your needs. If you’d like, we can design a private charter for you and your guests. Our Private Affairs include weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, full-day sail to secluded islands, or multi-day charters. We give you the option to sail Maine, the way life can be!

Gillies & Fallon Guide Service, Inc.
824 Main Road
Phippsburg,  Maine  4562
Phone: (207) 389-2300

We offer custom charters on the Kennebec River and Casco Bay, specializing in saltwater fly fishing for striped bass. Check out our package that includes two boats and two guides, designed to meet the dreams of your party, anglers and non-anglers included.

Guided Island Tours
PO Box 34
Deer Isle,  Maine  4627
Phone: (207) 348-6789

Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the islands around Stonington/Deer Isle, Maine, by private, custom boat tour. Join Registered Maine Guide and USCG licensed Captain Walt Reed aboard the Gael to see the islands in a way that few get to experience. If your interests include wildlife observation, lighthouses, architecture, photography, or just being out on the water, our maximum group size of four provides a personalized alternative that is still affordable. The Gael spent most of its days as a working lobster boat but has been adapted to its present use for your convenience, comfort and safety.

Island Cruises
Shore Road
Bass Harbor,  Maine  4653
Phone: 207-244-5785

Island Cruises offers, up close, narrated nature cruises, in a comfortable 49 passenger Maine built boat. We discuss the settlement of the offshore islands, fishing, haul lobster traps, and view the wildlife and natural beauty of Blue Hill Bay. Two trips daily: 11-2:30 Frenchboro lunch cruise, 3-5 afternoon nature cruise.