Sightseeing & Nature Cruise
Pet friendly!
- Most popular!
- 10 AM, 1 PM, 6/6:30 PM PM Trips
- Adults
- $35
- Seniors Ages 62 and older
- $32
- Juniors Ages 6 to 14
- $21
- Children Ages 5 and under
- $12
Take a two hour, fully narrated cruise of Frenchman Bay and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of coastal Maine, Acadia National Park, the islands of Frenchman Bay and Bar Harbor.

Our Nature Cruises leave daily from Bar Harbor, Maine in search of eagles, porpoises, seals, and other interesting marine mammals and birds. We also feature views of timeless mansions, Egg Rock lighthouse and occasionally migrating birds that have ventured into Frenchman Bay.
The Acadian has a snack bar, restrooms, and a heated cabin. However, dress warmly. Please bring a warm jacket with you on all our cruises. Handicap accessible and pet-friendly.
Duration
• Approximately 2 hours
*Note: the 4:00 p.m. trip will be 1½; hours instead of the regular 2 hour trip.
Available Departure Times
- • May 8 – May 31: 1:00 PM
- • June 1 to July 15: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM Sunset Trip
- 4:00PM and 6:30PM cruise also offered on Memorial Weekend
- • July 15 – July 31: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM & 6:15 PM Sunset Trip
- • Aug 1 – Aug. 15: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Sunset Trip
- • Aug. 16 – Aug. 31: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM & 5:45 PM Sunset Trip
- Sept. 1 – Sept. 15 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunset Trip
- Sept. 16 – Sept. 30 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM Sunset Trip
- • Oct 1 – Oct 31: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Rates
10 AM, 1 PM, 6/6:30 PM Trips
• Adults: (Ages 15 and older): $35
• Seniors (Ages 62 and older): $32
• Juniors (Ages 6 to 14): $19
• Children (Ages 5 and under): $12
Departure Location
119 EDEN STREET (ATLANTIC OCEANSIDE HOTEL), BAR HARBOR, MAINE 04609
We offer free onsite parking!
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Questions? Call us at 207-801-2300.
More Information
Our cruises depart daily from the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel in Bar Harbor in search of eagles, porpoises, seals, and other marine life.
Tours are fully narrated and run between 2-4 hours depending on the trip you choose.
119 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609