Deep Boat Hard to…read morepass up a boat ride to see some adorable puffins while visiting Maine, so we decided to give Hardy Boat Cruises a go on their "Puffin Watch" tour. The Good: *About a twenty minute drive from gorgeous Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. *Staff was friendly *You're not stuck in your seat for the entire journey as you're free to move about once the boat gets going. *About as close as one can get to the puffins without going on the island they hangout. *Overall, it was a really fun boat ride and you get to see some neat stuff. The Meh: *It's not cheap at $51/adults (13+) and Kids (2-12) *They have a representative from National Audibon on the boat which is awesome--but you can't hear a weird she says thru their archaic "sound" system. Between the waves and engine noise, she could've been reading the dictionary for all we know. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Meh: *Their "off-site" parking lot is definitely just that--off-site! It's a good 10min walk from the parking to the pier, but that's not even the worst of it. You have to walk on a two-lane road with almost no shoulder and lots of curves, so definitely be aware of your surroundings. Or it'll coy-tains for you, see? Coy-tains! *And--as if the above wasn't bad enough--they have the gall to charge you $20 for the pleasure of parking there. -_- Conclusion: Fun ocean adventure to see the puffins--but be prepared to crack open your wallet for this pleasure.

The puffin tour was super informative and fun! We saw so many and the staff pointed out what other…read morebirds we were seeing too. Very good overall. The storefront/gift shop at shore is a bit rundown looking but don't let that fool you. The boat is the main attraction area. They got close, but not too close to the birds. We even saw harbor porpoises on the way back in!

Made reservations for four about an hour before the 10:00AM seal trip. Met at the dock by Captain…read morePhil, we boarded with four more adults and a few kids. This was a nice trip. On a low tide the captain was still able to gets us pretty close to the seal herds. Learned a bit about them too. On the way in and out there is decent scenery, big oceanfront mansions and more to see. For $45 this trip is a bargain.

This was our seventh year in a row going out to see the seals with Captain Rob - it has become a…read morefamily tradition for us and is enjoyable every time we go! It's a great view of Orleans and Chatham from the water and Captain Rob provides a great telling of all the lore of the area and the sea animals, seals and sharks alike. With so many seals in the area, it's only a matter of time before they show up on the tour.

It's nice that they have a puffin and whale watching combo cruise. Being short on time, it was nice…read moreto have the opportunity to do both in one half day. We had a naturalist/animal guide who was knowledgeable and very attentive at identifying birds. There were a decent number of puffins, though they didn't really get close enough to make out the finer details by naked eye, but there are binoculars for rent (not sure how helpful they are because I had my own camera). We unfortunately didn't see any whales, but we were each given a standby ticket for a future cruise. The instructions in the email confirmation weren't completely accurate -- it instructed to go to a different pier where the cruise was actually going to be. Thankfully, I was able to reach staff over the phone and clarify this quickly. Definitely dress in layers, because once the boat starts powering out of the bay, the wind chills the temperature down a good 20 degrees. They did have blankets available but I'm not sure if they're an additional cost. The inside of the boat is nice and toasty, but the views aren't as crisp. I'd heard parking was rough, but if you go before June 1, I noticed some lots nearby were free, and there is free 4 hour parking a short 6 minute walk away that is just long enough for the cruise.

Did the 'puffin' tour with them. The ride was nice and peaceful, and we got to see a large number…read moreof puffins, more than usual, according to staff, as they were all hanging around the island. The tour also offered some educational insight and was well worth it. Staff were great overall, and you just need your name at the ticket booth don't worry about having the code on your phone.

Tip: arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your sailing time. If you do for some reason arrive late like…read moreus, you will need to contact the company and see if there are any open spots available for the next sailing session. If there is no answer, they do call you back. While you wait there is a bar/restaurant right on the dock, you can relax and hang out on. Parking is limited but can be found outside the docking area along the main street. Onboard: seating is first come first serve. If you prefer to be out in the open, head all the way to the front of the boat. Make sure you grab yourself a small table if you plan to have drinks and oysters. Cash and credit is accepted, pay your tab closer to shore when returning to avoid having to wait for all the others wanting to cash out at the same time. The oysters offered are from 6 different farms. We only liked 1 of them as the others were very briny and salty. Still pretty cool to taste what they offer. Great selection of drinks and local beers. The captain is very nice and super funny, but hard to hear or understand at times. Overall the sail is nice close to full 2hrs and not choppy at all. I wouldn't go more than once, but would try if I'm visiting the town.

We love this! Oysters were so yummy and boat was informative for sure! Wish there were some stops…read moreor more interaction with captain

Would like to say my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our Wyeth lobster boat tour. Our tour guide was…read morefriendly and very knowledgeable of the islands and the Wyeths. Captain Dennis was great fun to talk to. Catching lobsters and learning a bit about them was great fun also. The 2.5 hour tour went by too fast! Highly recommend if you get the opportunity.

It was a pleasant as well as well as an educational tour. Got to see lots of seals and many islands…read moreon this coastal tour with a crew of 2 very knowledgeable and friendly people.

Great tour to Eagle Island, saw seals on Green Ledges, fun for a group. Meet up at So. Freeport…read moredock near Brewer's boat yard. Friends and families can bring refreshments on board. Thanks to guide Peter and crew.

Jeremy was great tour guide! We absolutely loved our time in the Lil' Toot. We got great view of…read morethe Castine coast line and enjoyed some interesting history about Penobscot Bay. Even spotted an eagle and a few seals!

We just had the best day on the L'il Toot. Zander knew so much and really kept it fresh and…read moreinteresting. I don't usually like tours but I loved this one. Such a fun way to get out on the water, learn about the area and get around.

Cabbage Island Clambakes is my families get together every summer. We have my aunts, uncles,…read morecousins and grandparents hear every year. It's been an amazing experience every time and now that I'm in my twenties, I'm sharing the experience with my partner and friends to let this tradition live on. I swear every time I come here the food gets better and more delicious than the last time, and we've been coming since I was 10 years old! The service is always a level 10, and my family have been recognized by my servers, the owners, and staff for years now and they always make sure to make us feel at home. Make Cabbage Island Clambakes your family tradition!

This was a great experience with an abundance of food. All of the servers were friendly and…read moreattentive. The lobsters were larger than we expected. The meal was all generously portioned. The boat ride was enjoyable and everything was well-organized down to the last detail. Cool island setting with fantastic views.

What a great experience! I am so glad that my wife booked this trip for us. It was such a great…read moretime. The captain was great as was her first mate. She did a fantastic job sailing, having good conversation, and keeping things fun. She also knew a lot about sailboats in general and explained the differences in the other sailboats we passed. Lots of safety aboard and they do a great job having the visitors help with the needs of the boat. It was absolutely gorgeous that day and we could not have had better conditions to sail. Wind was good. Water was good. Times were good! We got to see a bunch of lighthouses and many wildlife too. All in all, a good way to spend a day on the water. They do sell booze if you want a drink. You only live once, do the things!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! '26 - 32

I took my 1 year old grandson (and his parents..lol) on the Eastwind. We wanted a short trip…read moredue to his age and attention span. He had the best time and even got to steer the boat!! (long enough for a cute picture) Skipper and mate were amazing and the mate was an encyclopedia of local knowledge. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area.