Casco Bay: Private Afternoon Charter on Heart’s Desire
from $650.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
This two-hour afternoon private cruise is the perfect way to experience Maine’s coast, your special event, or a family get-together that will never be forgotten.
Ride aboard Heart’s Desire: designed by famed yacht designer – John Alden, measures 53′ feet and features some of his trademark design elements including a long bowsprit and dramatic, raked transom. Built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, Heart’s Desire has been used mainly for chartering along the Eastern seaboard in New York, New Jersey, and most recently Massachusetts.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure to check in.
Itinerary
- 1Fort Gorges
See Fort Gorges from the water, a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine, built from 1858 to 1864.
- 2Bug Light Park
Also known as Portland Breakwater Light, this small 30-foot lighthouse built in 1855 can be seen from the boat.
- 3Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, which marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. It was constructed in 1897 and can be seen on your sail.
What's included
- Eco-friendly marine compostable toilet
- 2-hour private charter
Not included
- Gratuity—for our captain and deckhand, which would be at your discretion but is typically 15-20%.
- Food and Drink—But feel free to bring your own!
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
