Very interesting and informative cruise! Highly recommend! Lots of wildlife on the cruise plus…read morepulling a lobster trap

The process to book the trip was easy online. Check In was just as simple. They offer on site…read moreparking which was helpful. The dock is a long walk so just a heads up if you have mobility issues. But you can get there. Plenty of seating in board, but it will be full so you might be seating next to a new friend. Does not matter which side to sit because the captain will spin the boat around for both sides to see each site. The entire trip was educational and picturesque. The captain has lots of stories and knowledge of the area. Very engaging. The back speaker was a bit crackling so missed a few tidbits plus the motor in back can be challenging. So prepare ahead to where you should sit. There is shade and sun. Great views of island life, birds, seals and even jellyfish. Saw a couple eagles and porpoises. So cool. They also pull a lobster trap and share the rules and regulations on lobstering. Great for kids. It's a solid two hour excursion and no on board facilities so prepare. Sure it's a bit touristy but I learned a lot about the lobster industry and salmon farming as well as island life. I would do it again and bring friends.

We booked a dinner and a show through the Schoodic Ferry, but they also offer many other ferry…read moreoptions. From the moment we booked, until we disembarked after our event, we were well taken care of by Captain Kaitlyn. Captain Kaitlyn is very energetic, knowledgeable, and clearly enjoys what she does. Captain Kaitlyn's husband, John, was on board as well, making departures and arrivals effortless, and answering any guest questions. While on the ferry, we were also very pleased to have the opportunity to spend time with Captain Kaitlyn's parents, who were visiting. During our ferry ride to Winter Harbor, Captain Kaitlyn pointed out very interesting facts and history of the various islands, birds, and sea life. As part of our package, upon arrival at Winter Harbor, there was a private van to bring us to dinner, concert, and then back to the ferry. We had dinner at The Fisherman's Galley, and our lobster bake was delicious! Those that had the steak dinner said it was equally delicious. The lobster was sweet and tender, mussels were plump and juicy, corn and potato were cooked perfectly, and the strawberry shortcake was amazing, as the fresh baked biscuit under the strawberries was still warm from the oven, and just melted in your mouth. Historic Hammond Hall is so beautiful and charming with its aged lustrous wood throughout the building; and the ladies hosting the event were very welcoming. Listening to Pianist Gregory Biss and Violinist Trond Saeverud was so relaxing. I especially enjoyed the complex violin pieces that were played with such skill and passion. Thank you to Captain Kaitlyn and crew for hosting a truly memorable evening!

Hands down the best ferry ride I have ever taken. Of course you're traveling through an absolutely…read morebeautiful area but what really made it stand out was how interactive the crew were and engaging all of the kids on board. First we were given a demonstration on lobstering and all of the kids got a chance to band the fake lobsters claws. Then they were taught about the depth finder, radar and chart plotter. And finally the kids were given a turn to help the captain steering the boat. Absolutely wonderful experience at an unbelievably reasonable price.

I had an amazing time on this e-bike tour of Acadia National Park! Our tour guide, Lee, was awesome…read moreand really knew his stuff. I've ridden an e-bike before, but several people in our group had never been on one, and Lee did a great job explaining everything and making sure everyone was comfortable. This is honestly one of the best ways to explore Acadia, especially if you want to see a lot of the park without spending the entire day doing it. We covered about 22 miles in roughly 4 hours, which is pretty impressive! A couple of tips: If you're visiting in October, definitely bring some gloves because it can get a little chilly, especially while riding. There's also a lunch break at the restaurant inside the park, but you can bring your own lunch if you prefer.

I went on their group lesson/tour and had a great time. There were only two of us on the tour and…read morewe were both experience paddlers so we spent the whole time paddling on Long Pond with the instructor. Long Pond is gorgeous and our guide was prompt and very professional. Highly recommend!

This tour was awesome. Jessica was knowledgable and entertaining. We saw harbor porpoises, seals,…read moreloons, and of course lobster. We got to see the sunset, as well. I highly recommend.

Our private sunset cocktail cruise with Sail Acadia aboard the Friendship Sloop *Linda* was truly…read moreone of the highlights of our time in Acadia. Captain John was exceptional--thorough, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and wonderful company for our family throughout the three-hour cruise. He shared great insights about the area along the way while also giving us plenty of time to simply relax, enjoy the boat, and take in the incredible scenery. Seeing the coastline of Acadia from the water at sunset offered an entirely different perspective of the park and surrounding islands. The *Linda* is a beautiful, classic sailing vessel, and the private charter made the experience feel particularly special. We would highly recommend Sail Acadia and Captain John to anyone visiting the area. If you're looking for a memorable way to experience the beauty of Acadia from the water, this is an excursion you shouldn't miss. Five stars!

My first interaction with Peter was actually by telephone, accusing him of fake TripAdvisor…read morereviews... turns out, they are NOT FAKE and he is an amazing guy. My wife and I decided to go with him because he was a lot more flexible than his competitors, Old Quarry. First of all, Peter basically catered the tour to our needs. Second of all, his prices were worth the small group attention. Third, Old Quarry has a terrible website and Peter's is great. We have both kayaked before, so we wanted something half-day that would provide a short intro and then get us into some small coves. What we got was wonderful. First, Peter went over sea kayaking safety and the game plan (To be honest, this part needs to be shortened up, but I think that will happen organically as the season progresses). Then, we took the boats down and put into the water at Naskeag Point. We kayaked around and went to Sellers Island for lunch. Peter told us all about the islands and about this cool kayak trail they have where you can camp for free on these small islands. We wandered some more after lunch and started heading back. We asked Peter about his experiences on El Camino - he has some amazing stories! When we got back to his house, he let us shower and stuff before heading to our B&B up the road for dinner. You can book rooms at the house and we would have done this if we'd known about it before we booked our other accommodations. It was really a lovely trip, and we hope to pass through again someday.

We spent the day kayaking with Peter, and it was a wonderful experience for all of us (my husband,…read more11-year-old son, 13-year-old daughter, and me). Peter was so knowledgeable and patient. He did a wonderful job tailoring our experience so that it was the right level for our kids, but was still an exciting adventure for all of us. Penobscot Bay is probably one of the nicest, most beautiful places to sea kayak I can imagine. I am not an expert, but his equipment was top notch, which made the paddling easy and our experience more comfortable. I had been worried that our younger son would lose steam, and he was usually out ahead! I can't recommend Peter enough and we hope we are lucky enough to do another trip with him at some point.

Sky, who owns and runs Sea Schoodic Kayak and Bike Rentals has the best bike rental in all of…read moreAcadia National Park...Do not be fooled by other "schoodic" rentals. Sky was the first and in my opinion, the best...She takes her time to make sure you have the best bike for you personally..she takes pride in her business and every year that I rent a bike, she makes sure it is a perfect fit and is available to me 24 hours a day..She's fabulous and so are her bikes!!!!!! 5 stars..or as many stars as there are!

We had a beautiful e bike ride along Scoodic Peninsula. The bikes were great and easy to use. We…read morehad taken the ferry over from bar harbor and walked the 15 minutes to the shop instead of taking the free shuttle. The bikes are not delivered to the ferry but that was not a problem. The bike route is full of incredible views. We stopped frequently to take pictures. There was not much traffic. If you take the bike path across the peninsula, be aware that it is a heavy gravel path with some steep winding curves and downhills. Even as experienced cyclists, we decided to walk that part. There are 2 restaurants on the loop but unfortunately both were closed on Mondays. However we found another restaurant once we returned the bikes. It was a great day.

This was an amazing experience! We did not want to go on a crowded tour and preferred to be more…read moreone on one learning about the area from a local. On the tour we were able to see the lighthouses, seals and wildlife, and haul some lobster traps! My children had a blast and the captain (Joe) is as local as they get! By the end of the tour, we knew all about the area and were given a lot of tips on great places that we would have otherwise never knew about... amazing! Thank you Captain Joe and Pepper!

Captain Joe was such a delight, and his first mate Pepper truly made the experience one of a kind…read more Joe was very knowledgeable about the area, the history, and the fishing industry while keeping things conversational and fun. My kids were even afforded a chance to captain the boat for a few minutes while Joe explained all the equipment and how it helps keep everyone safe. I would not hesitate to take another tour with Captain Joe and First Mate Pepper.

A few bikes from Acadia Ebike Adventures, a sandwich and water; all you need for the PERFECT way to…read moreexplore Acadia National Park, breathe the sea air, get great exercise and enjoy the wildlife. The wide hard gravel carriage roads that crisscross this seaside park run up and down in elevation and provide a stable platform. The Electric Bike Company Class 1 cruiser bikes did well on the gravel roads taking us through forests of birch, cedar, oak, pine and fir. We heard an eagle screech! The bikes are equipped with insulated bags front and rear, a computer display that tracks your miles, speed, battery life. The bikes are "class 1," which means you must pedal about one crank before the electric motor kicks in, giving you five levels of power to shoot up the hill. We rode 25 miles during our six-hour rental, and still had 50 percent charge in the battery at the end of the day. The seats are wide and cushy with an under-seat shock absorber that really help smooth the gravel roads. Tom and Robin made the experience enjoyable and easy; we got emails a few days before our date with meet-up details, a list of personal items to bring, and how to get a national park pass. We met just inside the park gate, got custom-fitted to the bikes, briefed on the bike operation, and provided with maps and route recommendations. We sought a bike experience in Acadia, and Acadia EBike Adventures delivered on time for a great price to give us a day to remember. Thank you Robin and Tom! Highly recommend!!

The rudest shop manager I've ever encountered on a vacation-- we have rented bikes, kayaks, etc. at…read moremany national park areas and this one stands out for all the wrong reasons. Definitely set the wrong tone for our ride. The equipment was okay but not at all worth what we paid for the rentals. Skip this place and try another.