My tour guide was Dugan and he was funny, knowledgeable and a delight to spend an hour with. He has a Maine humor routine that is really special, and did some extra things that I don't believe other tour guides would offer. You can tell he really loves what he does! I found the tour operators and Captain to be friendly, professional and have a focus on safety. I heard them say that the captain has a US coast guard Masters license. Maine Duck Tours is a great way to not only see some of the key highlights of Portland, but also spend time in Casco Bay. It is the only tour company in the city that offers this variety. It's perfect for people of all ages, but particularly for groups that are intergenerational or for families. And, if you are really into history, you will love Dugan. He knows his stuff! I recommend it! read more

Cruise company cancelled cruise and did not provide refund. Called multiple times with no response.

Tour was ok, but a little boring for the kids - lots of "dad, can we please get off soon?". We booked for an easy tour, but in retrospect would definitely go with a smaller boat and more unique tour. Would probably be 2-3 stars, but bumped further down to 1 for the very rude tour guide. read more

Quack N' Cruise - Tour guide - not friendly for kids - Historical Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

Fun time!! Our 1st time in Portland and we decided to take a tour of the city and harbor. If you've ever done the Duck tours in Boston then you know you're in for a treat with Quack N cruise. read more

Had a tour booked today at 11:15 and while waiting got a text at 11:07 that tour was cancelled. Was told by boat tour company that they have cancelled a lot of tour this summer. Very disappointed as it was a celebration for my grandson 16 birthday. Their were 9 of us boo read more

Great ride around Portland. The duck boat is fun to see and ride and the few were friendly

A great tour and a unique way to see the city of Portland. Our guide, Dugan, was very funny and kept us all engaged. read more

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While in Portland I decided to go on a duck tour as a way of getting better acquainted with the city and learning some of its history. Long story short, I was not disappointed. I'm not sure if you've been on a duck tour but here is the gist of it: you spend about half of the time driving through the city and then you spend the other half floating around a body water. You have a driver and then a tour guide who regales you with info, history and bad jokes. Our tour guide was Dugan and he did a pretty swell job. The tour itself was solid. You get a good feel for the major landmarks and neighborhoods in town. Dugan was informative and entertaining. I found the tour to be thoroughly entertaining and would highly recommend checking it out. It only takes an hour and is reasonably priced. read more

Quack N' Cruise - Historical Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

So glad that we decided to do this tour. It wasn't too long and it kept the children engaged. Our tour guide was informative yet still entertaining. read more

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First time on a Duck Boat and it did not disappoint. Captain Mike did a great job of getting us through the city and keeping us safe. New York Tony was awesome! He was funny and informative. Definitely a great way to see so many things in this great city all at once. read more

The boat part goes kind of slow. I don't know what I was thinking. But we all fell asleep on the boat portion. It's relaxing. And the tour guide was funny. We ended up buying those duck calling quackers too. read more

We had a lot of fun! We went with my infant baby and she had a good time. They'll hold your stroller for you during the trip. The only bad thing is the ladder to get on and off the boat is steep and would be difficult for someone who has trouble with stairs. But we thought our tour guide was great and had fun seeing the city from the land and the sea! But bring a blanket because the sea can get cold! read more

Great tour to get a lay of the land. It was kids first duck tour so definitely memorable. Dugan was entertaining and very nice, taking pics of each family once in the water. Recommend this to anyone visiting Portland. read more

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This is the best tour! My tour guide was Dugan, and my captain was Mike- both of whom were phenomenal. You can tell that Dugan not only knows his stuff, but truly enjoys what he does in telling people about it. My original date was canceled due to rain, but they let me know first thing in the morning, and luckily I was able to schedule for just the next day which wound up being perfect weather. I would recommend this tour to anyone. 1 hour is just the perfect amount of time for not too much information and not too little. A great happy medium. I'd even go on it again on my next visit to Portland. read more

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Dugan was a phenomenal, funny and fantastic tour guide. I learned so much, and I'm a local. Very informative, intriguing and interesting. Kudos Dugan & Captain Mike!! read more

Quack N' Cruise - Yessah. Great tour!! - Historical Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

My family really didn't want to do tourist excursions but I forced them on this tour and they had fun! Mom knows best! Our tour guide and driver were great! Lots of great history on land and water! This by far seemed liked the best tour compared to all the others! Definitely give this a try when you are in town! read more

I was really disappointed with the tour. Did not see a lot of historical or important buildings & architectures. They glided through some points pretty fast. When we went into the water, the boat stayed in the middle of the water. The host commented on the points around the bay but we couldn't hardly see it. It would have been better if the boat took us there instead of taking pictures of us for us. What a waste of time! read more

We had a fun time on this tour. Tony was knowledgeable and included a lot of history too. Fun for the family!

This is great fun. Sure, it might be a little expensive, but tours cost a lot no matter where you are. The captain and narrator were terrific both times I have taken this tour. They don't always follow the same path or tell the same jokes, so taking the tour more than once is just as fun. Once we launched over in S Portland. The other time off the Eastern Prom. Both tours covered different parts of the city, and I learned a lot every time. The last captain allowed us to sit in the driver's seat and get a picture, which was the highlight of my trip! read more

If this is your only chance to go on a duck tour in your life, you should probably do it. Otherwise, I'm not sure it's worth your time and money. Having been on a few duck boat tours in other cities, I was predisposed to liking this admittedly very touristy attraction and didn't have a second thought about dropping more than $30/person to participate. What I've loved about duck boat tours in the past is that they can really transcend the geography of a place the way a walking tour simply cannot. In a duck boat, you can cross a gulf of water where there is no bridge and get from one point to another in a unique fashion that often serves tour guiding well. That was not the case here. The trip into South Portland served no other purpose than to get you into the water just for the sake of fulfilling the water portion of the tour. The tour of the water, as such, is not even worth mentioning. You go in a circle from a park and then return to dry land and return to Portland the same way you exited it. I'm not criticizing the tour guide, Dugan, who was entertaining enough with the material he had, or the captain, who was fine and silent. In sum, I just think that Portland itself isn't well suited to an engaging and worthwhile duck boat tour. Definite hard pass, in my opinion unless it's literally your only chance to ever go on a duck boat tour. read more

Super fun and different. Did the fire truck tour too. The duck is great - goes on both land and water in Casco Bay. That's worth the price itself. It was rainy, but it's tarped. We liked it a lot!! Learned about our city! read more

We are a local Portland area family, but had yet to venture out on the Maine Duck Tours until today (5/14/22). Our two sons (9 & 12) had a blast, and my husband and I really enjoyed ourselves as well. Captain Mike and Tony Ducks - the tour guide - were both absolutely amazing! Tony kept the entire crowd well entertained throughout the entire tour, and also boasted lots of knowledge about local Portland area historical spots and attractions! We can't wait to go and do this again when we have family visiting from our of state over the summer! Whether you're a local, or visiting from elsewhere, I highly recommend doing this tour, it's a great time for people of any age!! read more

Going on the water was fun. But the guy wanting everyone on the boat to quack when he did was a bit weird, or when he would quack at people outside the boat. He was friendly though. He also told us how he needed the tips.. and when we got out he was holding his hat out as we walked down the steps. We did give him a tip but I thought it was odd and others must have to because he didn't get many. The captain was good at what he was doing but we could tell he was aggita at people not on the tour if they were in the way. The experience of going from land to water was good. read more

It was a decent tour. The real deal breaker was the guide, Dugan. He did a great job. It really should not be more than $25 per person for this tour. It's a bus that drives around town and goes in the water for about 15 mins. If it were $25 and $20 for kids, I would say well worth it. It just felt like a bit gougy. Again, the service/experience were fine. The price, i don't know. I will say finding parking in Portland is a scam. Every parking lot does not display parking in clear signage, if it all. Writing something in pencil in average font size is ridiculous. You are looking at $8-$10 range per hour for parking. The duck tour has nothing to do with that, just a comment. read more

Our last day in Maine and unfortunately the rain got the best of the day. Luckily my husband suggested going on a duck tour. He's been several times before in other cities but this was my first time. It was a pretty good deal for $26 per person for an hour long excursion. Dugan was our tour guide and Mike was the driver. Mike drove us around the city for a bit and Dugan gave us a nice briefing on Maine's history and culture. It was extremely informative and interesting! He definitely knows this city very well. Once we got in the water we kind of paddled around a bit but it was very relaxing for me. I like how it wasn't too long nor short. Definitely wouldn't mind doing this kind of tour in other cities. read more

The entire tour was focused on promoting their business by asking us to yell "quack quack" every time we passed in front of a busy outdoor restaurant or intersection. Is this supposed to be funny ? Shameless tactics, always announcing to the crowd when the next tour was, but provides absolutely no value to those of us interested in history. Oh, there was some history sprinkled in (about 15 minutes of the hour ride) but our guide was more interested in telling us about his MBA from Northeastern University? Stick a fork in my eye please. The very worst part of the tour was when they plopped into the water and then wasted 15 minutes taking photos of rotating guests (children) in the drivers seat, only to increase guilt when the tip pail came out. Is this really a good idea to have children sit behind the wheel of this boat in the middle of the harbor given the renewed safety concerns with these vehicles ? Not soon enough, the tour finally came to an end with the tip bucket jammed in our face...but not from this girl. Just pay your drivers a living wage and don't ask us to make up the difference. read more

We did this duck tour while visiting Portland on our New England cruise. It is not the typical duck tour in that they don't use WWII amphibious vehicles as those aren't allowed in Portland since they go into the ocean. Instead, Joe, the Owner, built the vehicle they use! It is similar to the others only a bit more comfortable! The tour itself lasts about an hour and is fun and informative! They drive around town for about 15 minutes and then go into the water and cruise for about 30 minutes or so, before returning back to town. They go past some of the beautiful homes along the water that prosperous ship captains built back in the 1800s. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and felt it was well worth the price charged, which is less expensive than the other duck tours we have taken. Our Tour Guide was not only very informative, but had a great sense of humor. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Portland and wanting to spend a fun hour. It is good for kids and adults alike! read more

Quack N' Cruise - Historical Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

It was fantastic.it was easy to find an easy parking. Very informative and ran very nicely. I loved it

Great tour, professional, historical with a infamous on safety. Dugon was funny, informative and was able to keep the attention of my 4yr old. (Not a easy task.) Thank you read more

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My husband and I were visiting from Rhode Island and we wanted to try something different. This was a fun way to spend an hour. The tour guide was informative, interactive and fun. Captain Mike safely navigated us around the city and out on the water. Highly recommend !! read more

There were 8 of my family on this tour, and we ALL highly recommend! Dugan was a lot of fun (and knowledgeable) and Mike was a great Captain! We also met Kris and he was great too!! We had a slight unforeseen situation (not serious situation) on our tour and the 3 of them couldn't have been more professional throughout, (even though the 18year old with us "stole" Kris phone when he wasn't looking and took some selfies and small video for Kris to see later lol) We hope to make this a part of our already annual trip to Maine during the week of July 4th! Thank you again guys, we all appreciate you and your dedication to your customer service along with your (and by "your" I mean Dugan..) knowledge of South Portland historical facts. read more

This activity is a must! The history itself was interesting, but what made it fascinating was our guide, Dugan! He was knowledgeable, hilarious, engaging, and friendly! It made the tour so fun! Anyone visiting Portland will absolutely love this adventure, and I would say the same is true for locals, as well! This is a highly recommended activity for ALL: individuals, couples, families, co-workers, friends, and more! read more

Our experience with Maine Duck Tours was phenomenal. Starting with Chris who stayed in contact with me throughout the day due to a potential change in their tour schedule and in an effort to accomodate our limited time frame. Michael was an engaging, enthusiastic, and informative narrator. He knew so much about Portland, it's history, famous residents, and geography. His enthusiasm was genuine and he obviously has a desire to share his love for Portland. Captain Mike was friendly, funny, and his Coast Guard certification and experience helped put us at ease. With the recent duck boat accidents, I was glad to see the description of the Maine Duck Tours' boat and how it was quite different from the duck boat involved in those accidents. As we approached the bay, both men noticed a storm brewing toward Peaks Island. They immediately jumped into action to limit the wind/rain effect on the duck boat while also contacting weather experts to gain further information on the storm so they could determine the best course of action. Feeling safe with their handling of the situation, we were able to focus on the beautiful view and the many stunning boats dotting the harbor. I've taken many duck boat tours but Maine Duck Boats is head and shoulders above the rest! read more

It was a very interesting tour of Portland, with many sites to see. Dugan was great with his knowledge of the cities history, and Joe made turns with the Duck that I probably couldn't do, even if there wasn't any traffic!! read more

Our first Duck Boat Tour was 5-6 years ago. Enjoyed it very much. Took a ride again this week as we're doing a staycation. The route was different than the previous one and I will say we enjoyed it even more! Saw seals and a fish-eating cormorant. Capt. Mike was great. Dugan was the best tour guide/narrator ever! We live in OOB and loved hearing all his Maine history and facts, etc. His jokes and sense of humor is over the top! Thanks for a very fun hour. read more

Tour was fun and informative. I was with 4 younger children that were entertained the entire time, especially when we went into the bay. Was my favorite tour during my trip to Portland and highly recommend. read more

We are locals but had a rare opportunity for a kid-free afternoon date so decided to play tourists and have lunch and a duck tour. The guide was from NY and fairly new to Maine so his knowledge seemed to be memorized and some inaccurate. Nonetheless, I'm sure most didn't realize and he was adorable and entertaining. When the boat went into Casco Bay, he rearranged the passengers (to balance the weight) in an odd way that moved most people around, promising that we could return to our original spots once we were back on land. This never happened. So instead of a date with my spouse, I spent 45 minutes entertaining someone else's small child. read more

All the years I've traveled and I've never done a duck tour. However, after this I would be more inclined to do one. I would recommend if you're looking to see a bunch of stuff in about an hours time. We grabbed the early bird tickets (you save $3/ticket). Parking wasn't too bad as we parked in the Dimillo's lot. However, I would recommend other parking just because they run up the rates here. Our tour lasted about an hour, which was stated on the website. Our tour guide was Dugan. He was VERY informative and was humorous throughout the trip. You drive by most of the spots without stopping. So that is a huge con, because you're not able to capture a picture of most things (unless you're at a light). We saw so much though. We drove around the main part of Portland. We saw the waterfront with all the new construction up and coming, the train, Victoria mansion, Longfellow house and statue, ford statue, many popular eateries and shops, and we went into the water for about 15-20 minutes max. Highly recommend especially if you can get Dugan as your tour guide. read more

Had a great tour of the Old Port in Portland and the Bay. Loved it ! So much historical information. Highly recommend to families. I'll definitely be doing this again next year . read more

We didn't get a chance to actually experience the tour since our ferry was late getting us to Portland . We called the company to let them know we running late. We were told there was nothing they could do for us and the next tour was booked. After we knew we missed the ferry, we went to the blue lobster to voice our concern and we were told that the next trip was booked so we asked for the next day and were told that we could but we would have to pay half price again plus they were keeping the money that we paid for the tour that we didn't even use. We were not asking for a refund but just to switch the tour to the next day and we were basically told in a rude type of manner that it was nothing that could be done pe. I will never take my business to them nor recommend them to anyone. Furthermore, we were told by the kid who gave us this information that he basically ran the place and there was nothing we could do, which is very untrue. I think he needs an attitude adjustment. We don't mind paying for something and get our moneys worth however this was not the case. No leniency either. They are just taking tourists for granted and taking their money and not making goodwill. read more