Day 1 : Arrive in Boston

We fly to Boston and check in to our comfortable accommodations for the evening.

Day 2 : Portland

After an included breakfast, we’re off to Portland for a guided tour. This charming city is a historic waterfront town with unique shops, art galleries, and Victorian-era homes. Our tour includes a stop at Fort Williams Park and Museum to discover maritime and military history while learning more about the ecological importance of the area. Take in the breathtaking beauty found along this rugged coastline and have your camera ready as we stroll over to Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in the United States and Maine’s oldest. Afterwards, we enjoy time at leisure in Portland’s Old Port district. Wander down the cobblestone streets to marvel at the 19th-century architecture, walk out by the scenic fishing piers, shop for souvenirs, or grab a bite at a local restaurant. Tonight, we indulge in a Lobster Bake Welcome Dinner during our privately chartered Casco Bay sunset cruise.

Day 3 : Leisure Day

Today is yours for personal exploration in the beautiful city of Portland! Soak up relaxation at the hotel and choose from an array of optional activities. Take a ferry ride to Fort Gorges, embark on a fishing excursion, dive deeper into history at local museums, watch for whales and puffins on a cruise, rent a kayak, and so much more!

Day 4 : Oyster Shucking

Our morning begins with a tour of Victoria Mansion, a National Historic Landmark with fascinating architecture and remarkable original interiors. After lunch we become master shuckers at the Maine Oyster Company! Take part in a fun oyster shucking class with the experts to shuck and eat your own oysters while enjoying an included draft pour of your choice. Later, we travel to Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island and check in to our hotel for the next two evenings.

Day 5 : Acadia National Park

Following an included breakfast, we travel to Acadia National Park. Known as the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast,” it offers spectacular views of the rocky coastline, dense woodlands, granite peaks, and majestic wildlife. Our guided tour brings us to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point along the North Atlantic, to take in extraordinary views of the landscape below. The rest of the day is free to explore all that the seashore community of Bar Harbor has to offer. This is the perfect place for water recreation – whale watching, kayaking, and a variety of narrated tours. You can also view over 200 native species of plants, trees, and shrubs at the Wild Gardens of Acadia, learn about indigenous cultures at Abbe Museum, or stroll down historic Shore Path, originally created in the late 1800s.

Day 6 : Lobster Cruise

This morning, we depart our hotel and head to Camden for a privately charted lobster haul cruise. This immersive, hands-on experience includes a lobster fishing demonstration before we get to help haul, bait, and re-set lobster pots. After lunch on our own, we travel to Boothbay to visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Spanning over 300 acres, this is the largest botanical garden in New England. Enjoy a stroll through some of the wonderful exhibits such as the Native Butterfly and Moth House, Native Bee Exhibit, Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, Founder’s Grove, and more. This evening, we check in to our hotel in Bath and gather for an included dinner.

Day 7 : Rockport

We begin our morning with a visit to the Maine Maritime Museum, nestled along the Kennebec River in Bath. Take a walk through Maine’s seafaring history with intriguing exhibits, hands-on activities, and fascinating artifacts such as a 1906 schooner and the country’s only surviving wooden shipyard. Later, we travel to Kennebunkport for a delightful Farewell Lunch to reminisce on the last week with our new friends. This afternoon, we drive to Bearskin Neck in Rockport for dinner and time at leisure.

Day 8 : Return Home

We return home with fond memories of our adventures along Maine’s scenic coastline.