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Enjoy a leisurely sail on Frenchman Bay that includes narration about historical and geographical points of interest. View wildlife including eagles, seals and porpoises.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes before departure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Live musician on Sunset Trips
Beverages for Sale: wine, beer & soft drinks offered on 2pm & Sunset Trips
Experience beautiful views of Acadia National Park from the water. Sail among the Porcupine Islands of Frenchman Bay and watch for wildlife, enjoy a picnic, or just relax on our spacious decks. Late in the season, our Sunset cruise begins earlier and lasts 1.5 hours. Meet on the Bar Harbor Inn Pier. Please arrive 45 minutes before departure for boarding. Boarding closes 15 minutes before departure.
601 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daryl M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
The young crew was great! The Captain offered great insight to all we saw. Saw some eagles. Heard of the challenges the lobster fishermen deal with. Great insight for this mountain man!! Helped raise a sail.


mauinoel,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I’m a captain’s daughter, so a blustery few hours on a very cool sailing ship seemed awesome. I got a little worried when our cruise ship changed the all-aboard/last tender time, and I thought I had to cancel even though it was about a 5-minute walk away. I left a message and emailed, and someone got back to me right away, assuring me that quite a few cruise ship passengers were on the afternoon tour, and they’d make sure we got back in time (we wound up waiting in line for the tenders well past the deadline). I appreciated that they allowed food on board, so we were able to have a wonderful picnic. My husband eventually went to grab a couple of beers from the bar. I do think they’d probably sell quite a few more beverages if they just had a crew member walk around for one round. A lot of folks seemed scared to move around. I got admonished by the captain for leaning on the guard wires (which are just begging to be leaned on), so I too was kind of afraid to move around. It was perfectly fine, though, to sit and shiver and enjoy the views.


Lillian P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Beautiful experience would recommend it highly. Great views, the ship was smooth and it was very well organized.


privater1,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We were on the final sunset sail for the season. It was quiet chilly but the crew and the musician who played for the tour were great. Very interactive. The scenery on the cruise was beautiful. I very much recommend this cruise,
Lori M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
The boat had way too many people on it. We were jam packed like sardines. For the cost of the ticket, it was unacceptable to put that many people on one boat. We suspect they combined two trips because they canceled the later one due to weather. In hindsight, For $100 more, we could’ve gone on a private charter and had a peaceful, unique experience. This was a waste of our time and money. On a positive note: the crew was nice.
Gregory M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
This is an excellent way to get a view of the beauty of the surroundings from the water. A great experience.
Maureen W,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rick was a perfect guide, knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. Great experience seeing Cadillac Mountain and the other amazing views of Bar Harbor. Plus Rick knew his history of the area well.





Trish A,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very crowded, uncomfortable seating, poor sound system, could barely hear the captain so missed most of what he said. —not worth the money
Cruiser09771436327,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The sunset cruise on the Margaret Todd was beautiful. There was live music and drinks available for purchase. We attended the last sail of October so it was quite chilly on the water. Definitely recommend wearing layers, gloves, and ear coverings. Bring a small blanket if you don't want to wear layers. The crew was amazing, super friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for a memorable vacation


Duncan D,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very nice sunset cruise around the harbor! Comfortable seating with lots of room for everyone. Loved having a guitarist onboard!
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