This was my third time on the Frances. It's one of my favorite wine sails of all time. Every time I…read morecome back to my #1 vacation spot of Portland, this is where I book first. The host was different and I was a bit irritated by the amount of her narrative/talking but otherwise we had fun. The little box of snacks was okay. On precious sails, I recall getting a glass tray where you can hook your wine glass and they'll give you cheese on there to enjoy. I preferred back in the days and am hoping this was just a slight glitch bc I'm still coming back! One of my best memories there.

We did the wine tour and it was the highlight of our tip! Love that it is a joint effort from 2…read morewomen ran businesses! On the tour, we had 5 pours that were all excellent. Host was knowledgeable and so fun! Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters…read more We sailed with them for a special family event in July 2020. We gathered to release our father's ashes at sea. The team we worked with to plan the event were flexible with our plans including location, departure, and the actual release. They provided helpful information about purchasing a biodegradable urn and how to structure our minimal program - especially as we had young children participating (ages 4-11). They will work with you to create your ideal experience.

Our small family really enjoyed this private charter experience. The crew was super friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and the tour included some hardy snacks and drinks. Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a private Charter tour in the area.

best 21+ cruise/ tour in the greater portland area by far. Both Joe and Pete have been fantastic,…read moreesp after bad trips with other companies. It was refreshing to have professional knowledge in a comforting setting!

Absolutely loved our tour with Pete! He was very knowledgeable about Portland, beer brewing, and…read morethe breweries that we went to during our tour. Loved that we got to go to some places that were smaller breweries and a bit off the beaten path.

Discover Tuscany was by far the best way to explore Italy. Christina handles building the itinerary…read moreand everything else falls right into place. We arrived in Rome only to find our luggage did not. Despite the extra time we needed to file a claim for our bags, our driver Roberto waited patiently for 2 hours until we were ready. He was fantastic. The next day is when we met Guido and our trip instantly got better. He toured us around Florence, stopping by local shops for wine, snacks and espresso. He made us feel welcome, made us laugh, and most importantly, made us forget that we didn't have any clothes. We were with Guido for 3 days in Florence where he took us to 3 amazing vineyards, helped us plan our meals, and on the final day he took us to the airport to reclaim our belongings. I cannot overstate what a great pleasure it was to spend time with him. Christina helped us with the next part of our trip by arranging transfers from Naples to Positano, scheduling a top-notch cooking class, and planning a boat tour of the coast. This is a first-class operation that we will surely be using again for future trips to Europe. Thank you Christina, Guido, Roberto and Giovanni for making our trip to Italy an unforgettable experience.

Planning my trip to Italy I knew for sure I wanted to do a wine tour. Searched and searched…read moreonline... These tours can be very expensive and generic. I wanted something more personal, and affordable. Finally found 'Discover Tuscany'. Christina immediately started helping me with this. She works with Guido (our tour guide). Everything was arranged for him to pick us up at our hotel, and have the whole day planned for us. Christina helped us with our train schedule (we visited 3 cities), and also booked our hotel in Florence. This part of our trip was Absolutely perfect thanks to her. She worked hard and accommodated to our schedule and requests patiently and successfully. We arrived at Residenza Johlea (hotel Christina recommended and booked) and it was one of my favorite hotels in the 2 weeks I was in Europe. For our wine tour, Guido was right on time, very friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable. He asked what exactly I was expecting from the tour, and with my input, even though he had the day planned, he changed it seeing that other things might be more to my liking after talking to me personally. He made a couple of calls and took us to 2 Brunello wineries. Must say, this is now one of my favorite wines. Not only was the wine amazing but the people too. We got a tour of Costanti where we tasted 4 of their Brunello wines and got a tour of their winery, while learning about the region, the wine, and it's process. Next, we went to a small, family owned winery, winner of last year's best wine in a blind tasting and found only over there.. This was a really nice experience, we met the owner and wine maker Valter Nanetti, very nice man. Met his wife and grand kids, plus we were able to handpick fruits from their garden - delicious! After this, and extra to the tour I had envisioned, we had a cheese tasting. Fresh, smelly, so good. Lunch came next, and a little tour of the city. Before I left, I really wanted to see sunflowers. They weren't in season yet but Guido drove and drove until he found them for me. This was not part of the tour but, I know Christina had told him this was one of my "must do" in Italy, and with me telling him too, he just went for it. I can't say how much I appreciated this and his great attitude throughout the whole tour. When I get another opportunity to travel like this, I'm contacting Christina again to help me plan it. She's a great person to keep in mind, she's a travel agent with great hotel contacts and tours. If in Italy, ask her about Guido, he offers tours all over the country, not just wine. Believe me, you'll have a great vacation and learn at the same time.

Had a little time to kill prior to a dinner reservation and there is no better way to spend it than…read moretrying a bit of wine. Que up Blue Lobster Urban Winery and enjoy a great spot to quench that wine thirst. I have to say was intrigued by the whole wine in the can scenario, but the selection does not disappoint and the atmosphere is enjoyable at this location. Staff was extremely friendly with quick service. Normally food truck supported and have some interesting night festivities from time to time (salsa night for example). Definitely worth checking out and enjoying a sip!

This place is super chill, especially on a Sunday afternoon when they have live jazz. We didn't try…read morethe charcuterie truck but we all liked the wine choices. Perfect for summer lyrical libations in this alcohol alcove of Portland. Despite being in cans, the friendly helpful bartenders will let you taste first, too.

What a great experience! I am so glad that my wife booked this trip for us. It was such a great…read moretime. The captain was great as was her first mate. She did a fantastic job sailing, having good conversation, and keeping things fun. She also knew a lot about sailboats in general and explained the differences in the other sailboats we passed. Lots of safety aboard and they do a great job having the visitors help with the needs of the boat. It was absolutely gorgeous that day and we could not have had better conditions to sail. Wind was good. Water was good. Times were good! We got to see a bunch of lighthouses and many wildlife too. All in all, a good way to spend a day on the water. They do sell booze if you want a drink. You only live once, do the things!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! '26 - 32

We went on a sunset cruise on the Applejack with Luke and Christy. They were both very personable…read moreand made our trip very enjoyable. We learned a lot about the bay and the ship. The boat and crew made sure everyone was safe and they took care of the needs of all of us. The cruise was very relaxing and peaceful. Highly recommend this experience.

A low-key, really great local spot! They have rhubarb wine that is brewed on site. My partner and I…read morereally enjoyed our flight of wine to try a wide variety. FYI: there's a good amount of parking and seating inside (though not really ideal for a group larger than 3.

**This is just a temporary update!***…read more I just wanted to send a little digital love to Eighteen Twenty Wines during the current state of the world. They partnered up with Mill Cove Baking and The Cheese Shop of Portland to put together these little wine, cheese, and cracker pairing care packages. I got one this weekend: the Piquenique (their strawberry rhubarb wine -- probably one of my favorite drinks in the state of Maine; it legit tastes like pie!) with goat cheese and salt crackers. I placed my order online obscenely late at night, and it was delivered directly to my door the next afternoon. I mean, that's pretty fantastic. It was a completely seamless transaction from the moment I clicked on their website to the brown bag on my porch! Thank you for being so innovative and adaptive during these times! I never thought we'd live in a day and age where Maine was fine with business owners coming to your house to drop off alcohol, but here we are and I'm all about it!

This spot produces Ricker Hill hard cider and those ciders were some of the first hard ciders I…read moretried many years ago. Despite that, this was my first actual visit to their tasting room. It's very much off the beaten path but an absolute worthy spot of taking a detour for! The dirt roads were very well maintained though I must say. Once you arrive they have a giant parking lot and then once inside you step into a beautifully designed rustic space. If the weather is nice they have some absolutely stunning views you can take in outside while enjoying your beverage. During our visit, I will say a large portion of the space was in use for a party/event. Despite this the staff were very warm and welcoming to our party and even tried to create a private lounge like space for us. I very much appreciated the effort they put to make us feel welcome. I wish the weather would have been a little nicer to enjoy outside! I got their vanilla hard cider while my wife got their blueberry hard cider. Both were phenomenal. They also offer flights for only $10 and even have suggestions for some mixing of ciders including a fan favorite mix of blueberry and maple to create a blueberry pancake. I have had this blend previously and it is amazing! A spot worth adding to your list to visit for the breath-taking views and delicious drinks!

What a beautiful cidery, located in Greene, Maine. Owned by Ricker Hill Farms, the Tasting Room is…read morelocated in a large red barn, built in 1833 by the Hill family. Many varieties of Ricker Hill hard cider are available, along with wine and sweet (non-alcoholic) ciders. My favorite was the Mainiac Mac Blueberry cider, made from a blend of fresh fermented apples and fresh Maine blueberries. This drink embodies the Maine wild blueberry taste that I love! It drinks sweet and tangy, a flavorful kick for your taste buds. The panoramic vista affords 360 degree views of Sabbatus Lake, the western mountains of Maine, and Mount Washington. Beautiful scenery and delicious cider. A great way to enjoy an afternoon or evening!

What a beautiful day! A few weeks ago, I came out to participate in the 2025 harvest. My first…read more This will now be a fall ritual. It was so fun. Really has a, "we all one small family" vibe. I've eaten in the restaurant, previously. Everything is fresh and delicious. I loved being able to sit on the back porch - and wine flight.

Comedy dinner was advertised as 1 1/2 hour dinner followed by 2 hours of comedy show meal was sub…read morepar. When we arrived there were bread plates on table but removed before dinner was served. Never got bread, plates were for show only. Advertised as a 22% gratuity but when we received the check there was a 22% "event charge" and not a gratuity. Owners claimed it was advertised as a service charge and refused to do anything about it. Waitress was amazing.

It was a pleasant as well as well as an educational tour. Got to see lots of seals and many islands…read moreon this coastal tour with a crew of 2 very knowledgeable and friendly people.

Great tour to Eagle Island, saw seals on Green Ledges, fun for a group. Meet up at So. Freeport…read moredock near Brewer's boat yard. Friends and families can bring refreshments on board. Thanks to guide Peter and crew.