The crew were very knowledgeable and friendly. They made sure to show us all points of interest and all ocean life that we passed...including a sunfish. The trip back was a bit rougher (and wetter) than expected but the captain kept us all informed and seemed to know what he was doing. I would definitely book another trip to Monhegan. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

What a great boat tour! The crew was friendly and provided great insight into the islands, wildlife and sea lore. We lucked out with the weather. It was a perfect day for the cruise. Something not to be missed. Highly recommended. read more

My first time going to Monhegan. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Booking and parking were very organized. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Ferry service - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

An excellent time spent traveling to observe puffins. Crew was extremely knowledgeable. Happily, a small number of guests and great weather and it exceeded the advertised trip time length. I joked with the Captain, that there should have been free rum punch available... he said it wasn't that type of cruise! read more

Fabulous experience! Boat captains and crew are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. On our trip the captain saw a basking shark and he slowed down and cut the engine so we could see it without disturbing it. The trip before ours saw a humpback whale feeding and we saw numerous seals and porpoises. The boat left on time and was just the best day ever!!! We have been traveling to Monhegan for years on the Monhegan Boat Line. Highly recommend!! read more

The overall 2 1/2 hour trip from Port Clyde to Eastern Egg Rock, where over 200 puffins nest every summer, was delightful. The young crew were both knowledgeable and engaging. They pulled two lobster traps and showed us how it works while explaining how lobstering in Maine is done sustainably. "Keepers" were handed around, delighting the kids on board. As we went by small islands they pointed out the lighthouse made famous in the film Forrest Gump, a bald eagle, several harbor porpoises leaping alongside the boat, and the islands restored by the Wyeth family. At Eastern Egg we slowed to observe the puffins whizzing back and forth from their nests and many other birds. Because boats are not allowed to get too close, binoculars are a big help. The story of the early efforts to restore puffins to Maine and the ongoing research added to our appreciation. So did big posters of the various birds to make it easier to identify them. On the way back seals and more birds were spotted. The whole experience was seamless. A $50 ticket includes reserved parking facilitated by staff with golf carts to assist; an excellent gift shop with both snacks and interesting souvenirs, and a sensible 24 hour cancellation policy with a small fee. We had been planning to take the puffin trip out of Boothbay Harbor, which was highly recommended to us. However, it takes 4 hours; is a lot more expensive than from Port Clyde; and parking is not included and can be difficult on busy summer days. If you are traveling up the coast near Rockland anyway, we recommend you take Monhegan Boat Line out of Port Clyde. And be sure to stop at nearby McLoon's Lobster Shack for top-quality lobsters rolls, nationally-touted blueberry bread pudding, and a gorgeous waterfront setting. Pure Maine. read more

Everything was perfect! We always feel safe and cared for when traveling with these guys!!

The captain & crew are well organized, very friendly & helpful. They make it very easy.

I went on the Puffin and Nature Cruise on July 10 and had a great experience! Our narrator was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable not just about the puffins, but about the area in general, and answered every question thoroughly. In addition to seeing a large number of puffins, we also received a lobstering demonstration and got to learn about that process as well. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to explore the wildlife that Mains has has to offer! read more

Great trip to the island. Capt Scott and his crew were amazing. We hit some swells but they took great care in making sure all travelers were ok- ginger chews for some! It was our puppy's first boat ride, and Richard was amazing checking in and ensuring a great trip! Can't wait to return! read more

The entire trip was enjoyable. Easy to book, friendly and capable staff, and attentive to the needs of the passengers. We very much enjoyed the round trip to Monhegan Island. Thank you very much! read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

Puffin tour was so fun! Their boat is smaller than other tours, which means not having to jockey for position to spot wildlife. Provided binoculars were a wonderful bonus. We saw puffin, seals, porpoises and many other varieties of bird. There was also a demonstration of checking lobster traps. The guide was super-friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife, the history of the area, and many other topics that guests threw her way. I highly recommend this super trip! read more

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I would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to know how to get to Monhegan Island to look no further. From the moment I started emailing with questions 3 months before our trip, they were so friendly and accommodating. Then when the time came to actually go it was perfect! They take care of you with a smile. They tag your luggage and you never have to worry about it you can enjoy the breathtaking ride. the 70 minutes will fly by. They point out interesting things along the way but they don't yak on and on with too much incessant information. you can relax and enjoy the journey. I have mobility issues and they have a golf cart and they'll take you and your luggage to and from your car if you need it. We stayed for the weekend so we had a different boat coming and going. both were nice and comfortable. They had nice clean rest rooms too. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - inside of the ferry boat - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

Everything. This is the ninth year I have sailed with MBL. Let me point out they are the farthest option for me to get to by 1.5 hours. I initially chose them because I love the facts that they support Monhegan's communities by being the only year round service, the mail and cargo supplier. So I was willing to drive the extra distance to support that. The MBL staff are personable, pleasant, professional and quietly competent. The shop, newly rebuilt after a terrible fire, is a nice cool, welcoming place, stocked with knickknacks , some essential's and some pretty cool books. The vessels are seaworthy and well maintained and well the Laura B she's an icon. In past years, MBL staff helped me immensely with my dog's medical emergency, and gained my loyalty from their incredibly kind actions. This year, they gained further loyalty and respect from me when I did something stupid and forgot an item in my vehicle that was important for my time on Monhegan. I was fully prepared to take a trip back in and out- losing half a day of precious island time in doing so, but when I spoke with Ann and then Maz in your office, they created a better option. Ann so casually just said just send your keys in with a note, we will get the item and send it back out by the end of the day.Maz and I'm sure others did so, so simply and kindly. I see how hard you folks work, how busy it gets, and you just extended this kindness when you didn't have to. Respect. I will say the lower parking lot always sketches me out a little. Very tight and steep, but that's rocky shore geography for you. Well done. I recommend your service to everyone I meet considering a trip to Monhegan, or to see puffins. read more

Great service with friendly, knowledgeable and safe crew. Highly recommended! Took the Elizabeth Anne from Port Clyde to Monhegan and back on July 10. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Saw harbor seals along the way to Monhegan. - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

Reservation process easy. Staff friendly, courteous and efficient. Clear instructions.

What a great experience riding the Monhegan boat line to and from Monhegan Island in Maine. We left out of Port Clyde. There aren't cars on the island so you park your car at the port and there it remains until you return back to the mainland. The staff on land were super friendly and the staff on the boat were great, especially on the way to the island the weather was a bit foggy and the seas a little choppy, they came around to check on people. I don't have much experience with boats so we sat in the back outside and with the waves I got wet up to my knees. Haha The ride back was much more pleasant, sunny and we were able to see many of the landscape and other islands and sea life we couldn't see on the way there due to the fog. read more

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We enjoyed the round trip to Monhegan island. Boat is clean and crew is professional. We appreciate the extra time on the captain made around the island to show us the terrain and incredible wildlife. read more

I have been to Monhegan twice now. Each trip on the ferry was pleasant and well run. Crew were friendly and helpful. And the boat ride offers beautiful scenery on your way to and from the island. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Landing in Port Clyde - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

This place runs like clockwork. A real orchestration of staff serving the islanders and tourists with equal courtesy and care. Had a great trip 31 years ago and it felt the same yesterday. Worth the price for the overall experience. Only negative was that we should have booked an island stay. Next time! read more

Excellent tour company knowledgeable staff and fun atmosphere! We saw lots of puffins, seals, eagles and seabirds. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

The Puffin Cruise was just right for us-around a two hour commitment. Nice trip out to some islands-lots of puffins, seals, an Osprey and a huge juvenile bald eagle! Also a cool and informative lobstering demo. The gal doing most of the speaking was fabulous. Nice, and we learned lots of interesting things. One piece of advice though-bring binoculars! Hard to see the puffins because you can't (nor would you want to) get too close. But that was my own lack of being prepared. I did Take some pics and could zoom In and sort of make out that they were puffins. Such a great "nature comeback" story. Still a very enjoyable trip- I highly recommend. The company did a great job of everything-from Helping people find a parking space to their pleasant and helpful demeanors. read more

This boat is so convenient to get to Monhegan. I've taken it many times in the past (many years ago) and just went again for 4 days. Parking is a breeze, ticketing was fast and easy. And the staff is so helpful and kind. read more

This is a first class operation, the staff is super friendly, big focus on efficiency from parking cars to getting luggage on board to loading passengers, exactly on time. The ride out was pea soup fog but when Nigh Duck island came out of the fog there was a big hoorah on board from the folks who live on island. Couple of days later going back the Captain took the long way home around the island with a great commentary. Wish they had 10 stars! read more

My wife and I spent from September 4-11 on Monhegan. Normally she's terrified of boats and open water, but the crews of the Elizabeth Ann and Laura B are so professional and exude such confidence in their abilities that not only was she put at ease, she enjoyed the trips! If there are other boat crews who There is no other boat line large or small that is better! read more

Great crew, beautiful part of the country. It was a windy day on our way to the Island, with lots of big rolling swells and a pretty bumpy ride. A few landlubbers on the boat got seasick but the crew was wonderful - quick cleanup of a few messes, and overall good spirits and support for the passengers. Anyhow, we thought it was a fun ride, gorgeous too, even if a little exciting. The ride back was quite calm, relative to the ride out. read more

Excellent trip. The boat ride back we were so kindly taken around the island! We saw large dolphins , seals and eagles. It's a

Had a lovely and informative trip. Crew were friendly and did an amazing job pointing out the local wildlife. It was a bit late in season for puffins but we were lucky enough to see some. Would definitely recommend. read more

Great service, amazing views, and a great trip to Monhegan Island to see their art and hike their trails... read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

We greatly enjoyed our trip to Monhegan Island. This boat line was very organized so Check-in was very easy. The online reservation was easy to use and I called after we had reservations to add our dogs on the trip. Reasonable charge for the dogs. How you get on or off the boat may require using stairs. We had to carry our dogs on the stairs. They are smaller dogs so it was fine. Had a beautiful day as far as the weather. Went in mid-September. Had rain on day before and day after so we were fortunate. read more

Easy to make reservations. We used it a couple of times from Port Clyde to Monhegan. Trips were always pleasant, but we had good weather. The crew is upbeat and personable whether on the boat or in the office. They try to accommodate any special request. Baggage is handled with care. read more

It was a great experience taking the Monhegan boat to and from the island. People were very helpful and the trip was comfortable. The trip really added to the day. They have adapted to COVID restrictions and accommodations. read more

Monhegan Boat Line - Interior of the bost. - Transportation Near Me - Port Clyde, Maine

Not only a very pleasant and comfortable trip, the captain offered to give us a tour around Monhegan and shared stories from its history, wildlife and points of interest. Highly recommend!! read more

On time, friendly crew and a safe landing! The seas were smooth and the ride was very pleasant.

The cruise did not disappoint. We saw puffins, an eagle, an osprey, seals, and harbor porpoises. The boat is a restored historic vessel from WW II. Put this on your calendar for 2024! read more

Staff was wonderful and parking easy! Great way to travel to Monhegan. Can't say enough good stuff about them!!

This is one of the BEST experiences so far in Maine! Spend a day hiking Monhegan maybe stay the night or two. So happy we did both.

I took the trip to Monhegan Island multiple times growing up when visiting Maine with my Mom. I wanted to share the experience with my husband and adult children. The trip did not disappoint. Everyone had a great experience and I was flooded with wonderful old memories and the benefit of making new memories. The boat ride was just as I remembered. I definitely recommend taking the Laura B to Monhegan Island and creating some new memories for your family. read more

Great ride!!!! Was choppy because of a storm but they went around and made sure everyone was ok and offered ginger chews! Great experience!!! Had originally booked with another company that cancelled! This was less expensive too!!! So book with these guys!!!! read more

We took the Puffin Cruise and it was a wonderful nature cruise. We saw seals, puffins and other water fowl and even saw a very rare Sunfish. During the cruise, they hauled a lobster trap and educated those aboard on lobstering. We learned about the neighboring islands and cruised by two lighthouses, including the Marshall Point Lighthouse. It was an immensely informative and enjoyable day on the water with an amazing crew on a really lovely mailboat. Back at the dock, they have an amazing gift shop that is scented like pine and filled with treasures for all ages. read more