View History Download Contact Operator Last updated: January 09, 2025
View History Contact Operator Last updated: January 09, 2025

City Trolley and Harbor Sights Cruise in Portland, Maine

Basic Information
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Category: Cruises & Water Tours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Currency: USD
  • Language: English
  • Timezone: America/New_York
Summary Description

Explore Portland and its picturesque harbor with our City Trolley and Harbor Lights & Sights Cruise Combo. This comprehensive tour package offers a perfect blend of land and sea adventures,

Highlights
  • Our most popular land and cruise tour combined
  • Experience the iconic lighthouses and forts of Portland Harbor
  • Our tours are dog-friendly and family-friendly
  • Description

    Kick off your journey aboard one of our whimsical trolleys for a fully narrated tour through Portland’s historic streets. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating stories of the city’s diverse past, hidden gems, and architectural wonders. 
    Then, set sail on a captivating cruise through Portland Harbor and the scenic waterway of Diamond Pass. This narrated tour takes you around the bustling inner harbor and main shipping channel, offering close-up views of Civil War-era forts, iconic lighthouses, and the vibrant marine life of the bay. 

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Learn about Portland, Maine's rich history
    • Experience civil war era forts and iconic lighthouses
    • Experienced guides
    What's Not Included
    • Guide gratuity
    • Parking
    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • All ages
    • Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
    • Iconic combo package
    Know Before You Go
    • We recommend allowing extra time to find parking
    • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure
    • Our boats have fully enclosed cabins, and open but covered upper decks
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: custom

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Trip Protection will cover you for the full amount of the ticket value in the event you need to cancel or reschedule your trip. Trip Protection allows for cancellations or rescheduling (subject to availability) of tickets up to 30 minutes prior to departure time for any reason. Unfortunately, if you did not purchase Trip Protection at the time of your ticket purchase, the tickets are non-refundable.

    Options

    City Trolley and Harbor Sights Cruise in Portland, Maine

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $102.18
    Child (0-3 years) $68.15
    Points of interest
    • Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, 2 Fort Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
    • Ram Island Ledge Light Station, Portland, ME, USA
    • Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours, Commercial Street, Portland, ME, USA
    • Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA
    • Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME, USA
    • FAQ

      Where do I park?

      Toggle FAQ

      Portland Discovery does not have parking for customers, and we recommend allowing extra time (30 minutes – 1hr.) to find parking as it can be busy downtown. There are many public parking lots near our Long Wharf ticket booth, which is located at 170 Commercial Street. The best parking options are the Ocean Gateway Lot at 2 Commercial Street, Angelo’s Acre Lot at 441 Commercial Street, and Simba Parking Lot at 216 Fore Street. These lots range from a 7- to 20-minute walk from our location, depending on your pace.

      Handicap parking is available at any City of Portland parking meter for up to 4 hours for free, but you must have a handicap license plate or hang tag on display. Please note that Portland Discovery is not responsible for customer parking fees or charges for any reason, even if your trip with us is canceled due to weather, lack of participation or unforeseen circumstances.

      I’ve found parking. Where do I go?

      Toggle FAQ

      We are located at 170 Commercial Street in Portland (04101), in a small blue and white building marked “Long Wharf” on top. There are three kiosk windows and we are the middle window.

      Are Tours Dog-Friendly?

      Toggle FAQ

      Our boat and trolley tours are both dog-friendly! Provided your dog is friendly, well-behaved, and leashed, they are welcome on our tours. Please note: A dog ticket is required for each of your furry friends.

      Are tours handicap accessible?

      Toggle FAQ

      Canes and walkers are fine on either tour, though a foldable walker may be needed to fit on the trolley. There are three steps onto the trolley and there is a ramp that leads down to the boat that can vary in steepness, but our friendly, courteous drivers and deckhands are more than happy to lend a hand. Wheelchairs are not able to fit on the trolleys and MOST times manual wheelchairs are fine on the boats, but typically have to be lifted on, so weight restrictions can apply.

      What should I bring?

      Toggle FAQ

      You never know exactly what kind of weather you will get in Maine, but it’s safe to assume it will be cooler out on the water and bringing a light or heavy jacket is a good idea. We recommend sneakers as opposed to open-toed shoes for better stability.

      Toggle FAQ

      Do the boat tours operate in the rain?

      Toggle FAQ

      Our boats have fully enclosed cabins, and open but covered upper decks, so a little light rain doesn’t stop us as long as there is some visibility. Factors for cancellation include strong winds, heavy fog, downpours, or severe weather events.

      Can I buy food and drink on board the boats?

      Toggle FAQ

      Yes, there is a galley with hot, cold, and alcoholic beverages, as well as many snacks. For morning cruises, we have coffee on board as well.