Stellar and unique experience at Lady Oyster!…read more Fantastic views, locally sourced and delicious oysters, great wine pairings, and incredible knowledge gained -- cannot say enough positive things about our oyster tasting experience.

I booked a half day seafood adventure with Lady Oyster while my brothers and sister in law were…read morevisiting Maine from the West Coast. From the second we walked in this felt like a one of a kind experience. The table was set beautifully, Virginia and her team were so welcoming, and she is so incredibly knowledgeable. After the oyster tasting we enjoyed a lobster roll and then hopped on Captain Joe's boat for a tour of an oyster farm and a ride around this beautiful midcoast area. Timing of the tides worked out so that we got to see a bunch of seals. Captain Joe also helped us shuck some oysters while we enjoyed delicious rum punch cocktails he whipped up on the boat. We ended the tour with a beautiful sunset before heading back to the dock. Since moving to Maine seven years ago, it seems like during summertime, all the classic destinations have become so overrun with tourists and certain activities and places that are my go-tos have lost a bit of their charm. I think that's what I loved so much about Lady Oyster. Located in a tiny little peninsula village called West Point, it is off the beaten path, and almost feels like stepping back in time. I would 10/10 recommend Lady Oyster to anyone looking for a true hidden Maine gem. I hope to come back this winter for one of her dinners!

We loved the oyster farm tour! Being a city girl has no idea how interesting this was. Rating -…read more10+++++++ Amy was fantastic! Highly recommend!

We had a lovely sunset tour with Amy on Friday evening. She is very passionate and knowledgeable…read moreabout oyster farming and the environment. We really enjoyed the time on the water and seeing all the hard work it takes to grow and harvest their delicious oysters! Thank you Amy

We had an awesome time on our Oyster Tour. Part Biology class and part food tour! We had an…read moreawesome day learning how to shuck oysters, learned about the life cycle of oysters, enjoyed the gorgeous scenery and the amazing experience and tutelage of Captain Joe. Super chill boat ride, bring hats / sunglasses and jacket depending on weather. I'd say it's great for all ages.

5 stars isn't enough for the wonderful trip we had with Captain Ed on the Rita B! We opted for the…read more2 hour trip with our 7 year old and he had "the best day ever!!" Booking was easy and Ed was professional, prompt, patient and knowledgeable. Meeting the boat at Bug Light was incredibly convenient with ample parking and without the hassle of downtown Portland. We took a brief tour of Casco Bay, complete with sunbathing seals, before hauling multiple lobster traps. Ed's humor and passion for teaching about all things nautical made for a truly enjoyable afternoon.

Ed Snell was an outstanding boat host! We were supposed to do Whale Watching, but the weather did…read morenot allow for that. Ed recommended that we go fishing and checking his lobster traps, and it was a wonderful day. We got caught in a major rain storm but he kept us totally safe, and he was very entertaining the whole way through. Ed had a great sense of humor, knew the harbor like the back of his hand, and answered all of our questions with diligence. 100% would recommend this outstanding experience 10/10!

Just had my second OTR cocktail cruise (I went last year with a Yelp group), and I'm so glad to…read morehave gone out on the Kismet again! This time two friends and I joined the sunset cruise, and we had only two other people with us on the boat. On the Rocks isn't fancy; it's a laid-back local vibe and a great alternative to a giant party boat. Before boarding you have a choice of beverages you can take along, both alcoholic and non; they put them in a cooler, and off you go! You can bring your own snacks on board if you want to. Tours are an hour and a half and that feels leisurely. The route might vary: last summer we cruised over toward Cape Elizabeth, but this time we wound our way through the islands scattered around the bay: Peaks, Cushing, Long Island, Cliff, and the Diamonds. I loved this route for the the glimpses at the back-island views--and then we sailed back toward the port with a gorgeous sunset lighting the way, lights twinkling on all around. Practicalities: it's a bit hard to find the launch point; there wasn't a sign for OTR and they've moved from where I'd caught it last time. Fortunately the first mate eventually wandered down the pier and found me looking around. If you're driving, give yourself plenty of time to park and walk--Old Port is crazy busy in the summer. Money: any drinks you buy and consume will be charged to the card of whoever made the reservations, so no need to fuss with Venmo on board (I recommend bringing some cash to tip afterward, though). And that's really all you'll need to navigate: once you're on board just relax, settle in, and enjoy being out on the Casco Bay!

Sandy and team were able to accommodate my sunset cruise last minute as my other company cancelled…read moreon me a few hours before sailing. Our captain Sandy was very kind and made sure we always had a drink or snack in hand! The sunset was stunning and for $65/pp and a 1.5 hour sailing, I could not have asked for more! Only downside is no BYOB, but drink options are extensive!

I found this tour through TripAdvisor and it deservedly gets 5 stars on that site too. Linda is a…read morewealth of information about Portland Maine. In fact, her detailed history helped jumpstart our knowledge of the region and the subsequent ports we would visit that share a similar history. We were fortunate that the day we went, we were the only ones signed up so basically had a private tour for the morning. We all enjoyed the morning so much we didn't even realize she had gone 45 minutes over the allotted walking tour time. The price is extremely reasonable for the amount of past and present information she provides. She also provides a military discount which makes it an even better deal.

I highly recommend taking this tour. Lind, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a 3…read morehour tour. It was a very hot day and it must have scared away other tourists but she did not skimp on this tour even though there were only 2 of us. It was worth a lot more than we paid. I feel like I deserve college credit for all the knowledge she imparted on us.

We couldn't have asked for a better day for a trip on The Result! Captain Kevin took good care of…read moreus, getting us to our lunch destination at the Dolphin Restaurant. His boat is very comfortable and he gave interesting commentary as we passed by different islands. I think we may have discovered a new annual tradition for our family! Thanks for a great trip on Chebeague Water Taxi today.

If I could give Kevin more stars I would. He was amazing!! He is super professional and kind and…read moreknows a lot of fun history facts about the islands. He safely took my family and I to the dolphin inn and back and it was such an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend him to everyone and hopefully ride on his boat again sometime!!! Thanks for such an amazing time!!!

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!