Guided RIB Boat Adventure of Portland
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Depart with us from bustling Portland Harbor as we tour one of Maine’s most picturesque boating destinations. Casco Bay is littered with islands, historic forts, wildlife, birds, and lighthouses and our unique 14-passenger RIB boat is suited to tour the region while everyone gets a front-row seat so you can see and experience more of it.
Learn about Portland’s nautical history, view wildlife like seals, harbor porpoises, and sea birds, and stop for photos at quintessential sights like all four lighthouses, Fort Gorges, seals, and the working waterfront while also escaping to lesser-known areas of the bay where wildlife viewing is the best. This is a unique tour that is unmatched in the breadth of its experience with a local captain to guide you and answer your questions about the region.
Please join us for the Best Of Casco Bay!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Casco Bay Islands
Casco Bay Islands - All the lighthouses, all the forts, all the wildlife Casco Bay has to offer.
Bug Light Park
Bug Light
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Cooler with Ice
Options
Guided RIB Boat Adventure of Portland
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great for Groups
Abrar R,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a thrilling ride around the bay. We had 13 people in our group that loved the ride. Definitely a highlight of Portland.
Fast and furious tour of Casco Bay!
M4971THkathys,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun experience! Great way to see all the lighthouses and islands in Casco Bay. Captain Chris and Wes were terrific guides and gave an interesting account of the area. We didn't see much wildlife but loved the speed of the boat and being out on the water. Highly recommend.
Loved it!
M4971THkathys,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Exhilarating and fun! Saw several lighthouses. Would like to have more stops. Chris and Web were terrific. Boat was comfortable.
Great boat ride
Extraordinary598883,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our boat tour! Boat was comfortable and ride was a lot of fun. Tour guides were super nice and knowledgeable
Excellent RIB adventure.
Q5421VAgaryt,Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good fun experience, Sydney and Matt (hopefully got the names right) were very knowledgeable and fun throughout. A lively ride so please ensure you understand the trip as the woman sat behind us wanted to get off within 10 minutes!! The rest of the boat thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots to see, would definitely recommend.
Comfortable seats, great views and knowledgeable staff!
INWmomof4,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cloudy afternoon trip but still saw several lighthouses, many islands and forts and learned some interesting facts and history. Randy was a great boat driver who made it fun but also took the rough seas into consider. Having Sydney identify seals and points of interest really added to the experience.
Well worth it
jeffrey l,Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sydney and Randy were great guides and really made it a wonderful experience Only four of us on boat saw everything clearly
Awesome Family Fun!
Donna B,Jul 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour! Our Captain and Tour Guide (Sydney) were absolutely spectacular and made this excursion so much FUN in addition to educational. It was the 4th of July and we had an unexpected private tour as we were the only people to book that particular time. Lucky us! Sydney and the Captain were very informative and able to answer all follow-up questions we had. They were always on the lookout for wildlife and far exceeded our expectations. In addition to the lighthouses and forts on this tour, they located several pods of breaching porpoises, a soaring eagle, nesting eagles, 2 different types of seals and so much more. They offered binoculars so we could get an up close and personal look at the resting seals and were willing to spend as much time at each site as we wanted. Teens loved the faster speed of this boat as compared to our traditional sailing tour and the Captain even accommodated their requests to go faster and doughnuts. Awesome trip! Thank you both so much for a great family day. We will be back!
Amazing
Jing W,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I loved the tour. The boat is very different than the other tour boats that I saw, it is much lower to the water and faster. If you like excitement then it is perfect! It was also nice to see the different islands in Casco Bay and learn some history about the area. I would recommend the tour for anyone who would like a bit more speed than a normal boat tour offers.
Highly recommend
Jennifer A,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip! Very informative with a splash of adventure. Loved learning about Casco Bay at higher speeds.
From US$69.00
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