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    Sail Muscongus!

    4.6 (10 reviews)
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    Best experience we had during our trip to Boothbay! Nate was very knowledgeable of the area and my kids loved learning more about how to catch lobsters. Very enjoyable to learn more of the area and got some great recommendations of places to go and eat. We would book this again!

    Such a wonderful experience! Nate was very knowledgeable and professional. We Learned so much about sailing, lobstering and the history of Booth Bay Harbor!

    Dave B.

    Once you board this ship the captain greets you politely. You get to ride on a old school lobster sailboat. He takes you out and teaches you about lobster fishing. He is very funny and has great stories about sailing to talk about. You watch as he pulls lobster crates from the bottom of boot bay. When you catch lobsters he allows you to take pictures with the lobster before throwing it back.

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    Nate and Tyler are awesome, we had a great time with two Mainers. Super laidback, full Maine experience.

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    Two hour Saul through the harbor with my family of four! Beautiful tour and great lobstering information! Highly recommend!!!

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    5 years ago

    We had so much fun. By far the best thing we did in boothbay. I would highly recommend Sail Muscongus lobster tour

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    “We sailed with Sail Muscongus on a 2-hour private charter last week, and it was an amazing experience.”

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    Lazy Jack Cruises - Scruffy land lubber aboard

    Lazy Jack Cruises

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    We had a wonderful 2 hour cruise with the captain and first mate very helpful and fun. The cruise…read moreis around the harbor and it was just enough time to enjoy the scenery. Wind did pick up so we sailed at 5 knots nicely for awhile. It was also much cooler on the water than on land, so a welcome relief. All the sails went up, and the small size of the schooner was perfect. This is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on the water looking at all the shorelines with houses you would not normally see.

    To see the…read moresea The Lazy Jack is a 48 foot schooner that holds up to 14 people. Not exactly in comfort but you can find a comfy place on board to see everything that is going on. And a whole lot is usually going on this ship. The Lazy Jack was built in 1947 and is modeled after the great Gloucester fishing schooners of the last century. It was used for years to haul cargo from Massachusetts down to the Bahamas. Now the great ship is doing the work of hauling tourists around Boothbay Harbor. Under the skilled command of Caption Joe and his son Michael, the ship gives two hour tours around the harbor. Lots of great views of the islands, lighthouses and if you are lucky you might even see a seal, osprey or bald eagle. The two hour tour costs only 32 bucks for an adult and is an very cool experience. Capt Joe just doesn't prattle away the entire trip. He will point out various things of interest and answer all questions but he leaves enough quiet so the passengers can enjoy the sound of the ocean and wind. Unfortunately we didn't have a whole lot of wind so it wasn't as exciting as I hoped but it still was wonderful trip. Just so much to see and learn, the two hours went by so fast. You can bring you own booze and junk food on board and even take a turn at the wheel if you desire. These old schooners take a lot more sail management than the more modern sloops or catboats and just watching Michael and Joe constantly adjusting the sails was quite entertaining and educating. The tour runs from Memorial Day to the end of October and can also be chartered for all day excursions. A fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on the water and easily worth the 32 bucks. We returned all wind blown, a bit wet and a little sore but very, very happy.

    Cap'n Fish's Cruises - Demonstration (Jul 2025)

    Cap'n Fish's Cruises

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    PLEASE NOTE: This review is for their Audubon Puffin Cruise…read more This is a MUST DO experience in Maine. Despite living here most of my life, I'm not sure I had ever really seen puffins, so I was delighted to find there was a place in Boothbay offering tours (I guess I kind of assumed they were always much further up the coast). Cap'n Fish's Cruises family-friendly, accessible 2.5 hour long cruise to see the puffins on Eastern Egg Rock is a delight. The captain and the representative from the National Audubon Society do a fantastic job at pointing out any/all coastal wildlife that they see ("at your 6 o'clock there's a seal", "just flying by from your 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock are two puffins") from start to finish of the cruise. They also add facts about the islands and information about the lighthouses you'll pass, while adding a dash of local lore here and there too! You'll learn so, so much about the Audubon Society's work at re-establishing a puffin colony here in Maine, how they're helping other bird colonies around the world, and lots of information about Maine's seabirds. When you get to Eastern Egg Rock, they'll maintain a safe distance and circle twice so that way both sides of the boats can take pics. Some notes: 1) It's probably worth it to pay the extra 15% for priority boarding so you can pick the seat you want. Our cruise left at 10am, and by 9am the line was *enormous*. I didn't think I'd get to sit outside on the top of the boat (the seats are configured in two rows of four with an aisle down the center). 2) There are snacks and drinks for purchase. You can also bring your own food, but not your own beverages (unless it's a water bottle, I think). 3) Don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses, well-fitting hats and a hoodie just in case it's cooler on the water (and, for the from-awayers: it's usually ten degrees cooler on the water). 4) I didn't need my ticket, I just gave them my name when I boarded. 5) The staff was EXCEPTIONAL: again, from start to finish, they were friendly, helpful, informative, patient. Really, really impressed! The whole thing was just a lovely experience.

    Super must do - a 1 to 1/2 hour scenic cruise to partake whenever visiting Boothbay Harbor, ME…read more Unfortunately, do to a September arrival, did not view any parrafin birds nor ventured onto the Atlantic ocean for whale watching, but did expect to and saw seals, dolphins, seagulls, as well as three (3) famous lighthouses. Always best to sit on top deck and in the stearn (rear) for a 270° view throughout. However, remember to bring a hat, apply suntan lotion and depending on the temperature bring a windjacket.

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