The best lobster tour in New England. David and Mike are the…read morebest sailor. The tour was very educational we even saw a family of seal!

My husband and I went on a lobster tour. They took us out to see the Bush compound and seals. They…read moreexplained the lobster traps, brought some up for demonstrations and released them. The guys were very social and entertaining. Being on the water was beautiful. I would recommend this company for both, as we knew a couple theaters went out the same morning to see whales and did see them and had a great time. This is the company to book with for both excursions!

This wonderful company boasts a high percentage rate for seeing whales, and they made it happen!…read moreThis is the way to do whale watching. The crew knows the areas where the whales feed, and when they see the spout or breach or any indication of whale activity, the boat can quickly go to them. You can't get that on a large whale watching boat packed with people. We were able to follow a pair of Humpback whales for an hour, and ended up seeing two additional ones on our tour. An added bonus was Boon island and the seals!

Great experience! Make sure to read the details of the meeting point ahead of time, since the bar…read moreaddressed suggested is several storefronts down from where you need to be. The email is helpful. The boat is comfortable and the crew did an amazing job of circling each point of interest both ways, and making sure folks on the "good" side stayed seated so everyone could see at all times. The speed of the boat is amazing. Really a fun experience. You will be reminded to tip MANY times, just FYI.

Highly recommend Kylie's Chance through First Chance Whale Watch! The 90-minute tour hits the sweet…read morespot--not too long, but packed with gorgeous views, local history, and an awesome live lobster demonstration. The crew went above and beyond, passing the lobsters around so anyone who wanted to could hold one, and they happily took group pictures for everyone. The crew was personable and kept everyone entertained. Well worth it!

So much fun. Did not expect much for $30. But we had a great time. The captain and Liam were great…read more Very entertaining and helpful . Allowed the children to be captains , hold lobsters , educational. Well worth it. Highly recommend.

My wife and I had a lovely 90 minute cruise on the Pineapple. The boat captain was skilled and…read morekept any motion to a minimum. The deck hand was knowledgable and did an amazing job of sharing information about almost everything we saw. A very worthwhile and pleasant 90 minutes. I would highly recommend.

We had a great time. Jim and Katie were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the…read morearea and sailing. We booked in March for a sail with 5 people in June. We were scheduled for 4 PM when we booked. We ended up getting bumped to an earlier sail due to some impending inclement weather. I was happy that they were able to bump us up to an earlier sail instead of cancelling us completely. Although the sea was calm before the storm, I wish the sun had been out! Get there early so that you can get the seat of your choice!

While visiting the Kennebunks, I decided to book my first ever foodie tour with Maine Day Ventures…read more This three hour tour not only covered delicious eats, but delivered in history. As our tour group visited each restaurant, we got a side of Kennebunkport history and the insider scoop as to where all of the locals dine. Marlene Brooks is an exceptional host and tour guide. She is a 13th generation Mainer and provided such detail about each local spot including the history behind our food. Her professionalism and Maine pride was evident throughout the tour. The ticket price for this experience was around $145. In my opinion, it is well worth the price because it is an opportunity to meet new people, learn more about Maine, and try different restaurants. Marlene took our group to some restaurants that my friend and I didn't know existed. Some advice would be to arrive on the tour hungry because you get to try so many delicious plates. By the end, my friend and I were full. Below please find some of the places we visited and the food we enjoyed: 1. Fiafia - mixed berry smoothie 2. Alisson's - lobster roll (you get a choice between three - the original, lemon garlic, or lobster chowder) 3. Federal Jack's - clam chowder with potatoes and a sample of beer 4. Mornings in Paris - whoopie pie and a choice of coffee or select tea 5. The Pilot House - fried haddock bites 6. Bar Harbor Cheesecake - cheesecake sample (can have more than one) This foodie tour encouraged me to try other food tours when traveling to new places. Marlene and Maine Day Ventures left a lasting impression and added great value to my Maine trip. The Kennebunks are filled with a rich history, excellent seafood, and the most friendly people. Thank you for a great experience!

A gourmet tour this is NOT. There is a world-class lobster roll place on the tour (Clam Shack), but…read morego there yourself and save yourself the rest of the garbage. Mead? Really? Undrinkable. Whoopie Pies? If you happen to like them, buy it yourself and the local grocery store. Our guide, a schoolteacher, treated us like idiots and managed to convey very little information. She couldn't even pronounce macaroon correctly, and she's leading a food tour? Do yourself a favor and skip this; go to one of the fantastic food tours in Portland ME instead.

We went on the historical tour and absolutely loved it! It was a good way to get familiar with…read morescooters (our first time!) and also see the town. The guide was very flexible and made sure we had a great time, and that we learned a lot! Thanks!

What a fantastic experience. My wife and I went for a 5 day trip and weren't able to secure a…read morerental car. So we rented a 2 passenger scooter. We were able to make it to all of our Kennebunktport area sites we wanted to visit. The manager of the store, Will, was a pleasure to work with. He gave me some instruction on how to use the scooter as well as some good tips on parking, places to go, etc. we had great weather, that really helped. Would do it all over again! Great time! Thanks Will!

What a amazing experience. My wife and I went to Portland to visit Maine (we fell in love with it…read morea few years ago and wanted to check out Portland). She searched for things to do and found this tour and I am sure glad she did. We did the biking tour with Don and it was wonderful. Was able to taste some local mead, beer, and rum and see parts of Portland. He was extremely friendly, fun, and informative. I am not going to lie...I was a little bummed when my wife said she booked this tour instead of the earlier biking brewery tour (visit 3 local brewery's as opposed to our scheduled mead, beer, and rum tour). But it didn't matter, it was a amazing experience. In fact, our guide pointed out man local establishments on the tour that we tried the next day (cough..cough..Forage Market) and was amazed; it truly added to our Portland experience. And we have a tour for the next time we come. All in all...6 out of 5 stars for this organization. I wish I was able to post some pictures, but to be honest, I didn't think about it as I was immersed in the moment and enjoying every second of it. So when in Portland...book your tour, you won't be sorry.

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!

When Norm heard that we wanted a photography tour, he did not disappoint. From moment one he had…read moreplanned out an itinerary of bucolic and iconic Maine sites. From the famous Portland Head Lighthouse to off the beaten path locations that no tourist ever attended, he found spots to take gorgeous photos and videos. Although the weather on the day we visited was overcast, Norm even planned for those weather contingencies and had multiple locations ready for us to film from. He helped to structure the tour so that lighting was best for the specific shot. Prior to our tour, Norm had also location scouted a variety of different locations so that he could recommend specific spots from which to film rather than us wasting time looking for a spot to shoot from. Norm was also extremely hospitable and friendly and epitomized Maine hospitality. Norm and his company have the flexibility to cater the tour to your exact specifications: You want local only food places for foodies; you want a tour in Cantonese or Portuguese; You want a tour of all lighthouses -- nothing was a problem. Norm also took us to a local restaurant that had some of the best clam chowder in the east coast, and the absolute best lemon mascarpone cheesecake that I have ever tasted in my life. Thank you Norm. We would never do Maine without first booking a tour with you.

My wife and I traveled to Portland Maine this past weekend (August 20th 2022) for my birthday. My…read morewife booked the Portland Venture to try a few different restaurants in the Portland area. Our guide was Jason G. He was so much fun, but moreso, very knowledgeable about the city, restaurants, and some of the historical landmarks. he was a very personable guy and you need that type of a personality on a 2 hour walk. It was one of the best parts about our trip to Portland. We were able to try some great local food and drinks and learn so much about a fantastic city! We will definitely be back. Jason was fantastic and we highly recommend asking for him through Maine Day Ventures! you won't be disappointed!

An ad randomly popped up on Facebook and I decided to purchase this as a Christmas gift for my…read morehusband. We flew up from Pittsburgh and had an amazing time. What a great evening on the sunset wine and sail with an extremely knowledgeable sommelier. We highly recommend this for anyone visiting the Portland area. We tasted 5 wines and received a charcuterie box as well. We now want to travel to Fort Lauderdale to say we did both locations!

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.

Top notch experience! They are very well organized from the instructions you receive after…read moreregistering to the check-in process and parking for $5 for the duration of your trip. It was great that it was a live narration rather than a recording. So many interesting facts along the way. We took the shoals island tour that included 1 hour at Star Island. The option to take a 1/2 hour tour or explore on your own for about an hour was available. Plenty of time to look around. Snacks and drinks available in boats are affordable or you can bring your own snacks. Overall a great experience.

We paid for a steam boat but bc some company bought the steam boat for the night, they crammed us…read moreon the boat from jaws. Same price. If they say challenger, don't book. It's a tiny boat with limited seating. It looks like a fishing boat.