Island Cruises
Bass Harbor,
Maine
207-244-5785
info@bassharborcruises.com
www.bassharborcruises.com
See spectacular wildlife inhabiting the offshore islands on our very popular Lunch Cruise to Frenchboro which includes an Island Walking Tour, or take our Afternoon Nature Cruise through Blue Hill Bay.
Named for a life-long islander and friend of the captains' family, the R.L.
Gott is a 41-passenger Coast Guard certified vessel. Many of the numerous and
otherwise entertaining tales you'll enjoy during the cruises were handed down
from him.
Your certified captains, either Eric Strauss or Kim Strauss, have an
excellent trip planned for you.
From the dock at Little Island, they'll take you past the Bass Harbor
Lighthouse to the islands beyond.
They will tell you about the fascinating history of the islands, and the
business of fishing, hauling a lobster trap aboard to check out the catch of the
day.
You're sure to see the seals taking their daily sunbath on the ledges. The
awe-inspiring bald eagle, porpoise, loons, herons and osprey are frequently
spotted. Spectacular wildlife simply abounds, including many other species of
birds both nesting and in their natural habitat. It's no wonder the Audubon
Society and Nature Conservancy have made such a strong commitment to these very
islands.
The 3 1/2 hour Lunch Cruise, including the Walking Tour of Frenchboro, and the 2 hour Afternoon Nature Cruise take all of this in. The Lunch Cruise makes its way out to the 170-year-old fishing village of Frenchboro on Long Island. There you may buy lunch or a snack at the restaurant on the pier. You'll also be given a guided tour of the village with its one-room schoolhouse and Historical Museum.
Your Lunch Cruise will include the following sights / locations:
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Bass Harbor Lighthouse |
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Village on Gott's Island |
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Osprey Nests |
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Abandoned Granite Quarry |
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Harbor Seals |
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Nesting birds and ducks; seals |
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Frenchboro Village and Restaurant |
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Osprey & Eagles |
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Nature Conservancy Island; Eagles & Blue Heron |
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Haul lobster trap |
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