Took the downtown trolley the day I arrived because I didn't want to waste time but was busy at the…read moresame time. It was a 30 min drive but it was extremely fun. I learned so much and the driver was very interactive. The process of the ticket is $25. Definitely a fun ride and should be done first thing.

I took the four hour tour. I specifically liked the idea of not having children on board…read more There was a lot of whitewashing on this tour, Native Americans were fairly mentioned at all and the emphasis was on the white people who were the first 'permanent' settlers, as if people living there since time memorial were not permanent. The guide spoke very fast. He had an agenda, he had points to hit, he had the same tired jokes every time. I also got quite motion sick seated in the back of the trolley on the windy mountain roads. That said, they were wonderful about wheelchair accessibility, contrary to their website they have a fully wheelchair trolley if you book it in advance and talk to them ahead of time, and you can stay in your wheelchair the whole time. Not all of the guides know how to use the wheelchair lift so they need to book you with a specific person. The lift worked great and was very, very quiet and in good condition. I felt safe going up and down. be aware that as a wheelchair user you will not get the full 30 minutes at a site as you will be the last to get off and the first to get on every time so your time at sites will be more like 20 minutes, which is barely enough time to use the bathroom honestly.

Puffins. Great tour guides: George and Sam. Thank you…read more (Hahahahaha hahahaha banan. For extra characters)

I travelled to Bar Harbor Maine for a vacation. There were the beautiful vistas and astounding…read morelandscapes, but it all seemed blase until the day I went on the Eden Star. I purchased a ticket for the seal and puffin tour. The trip began with a lovely musical introduction by the naturalist. I enjoy sea shanties. We journeyed out onto the Gulf of Maine with hope of seeing some whales. The first creature we saw was a porpoise swimming in the wake. We went on to see the seals and seabirds the tours advertised but we were lucky enough to see two humpback whales. The whale tours must normally go much further out, so we were very fortunate. The naturalist was very good and kept the experience engaging. The crew was professional and well mannered. After our site the naturalist entertained the passengers with his dulcet tones once again. I strongly encourage people to try the Acadian Boat Tours...however...it is a boat. If you are sensitive, or aren't sure, take motion sickness medication. I would have enjoyed things even more if I had.

Omg great food , long wait but the pier was nice and once we got back in it was a great view nice…read morestaff

This was fun! Would definitely do this again! Got to hold lobsters! Would be great for kids about…read more10+. Great for families. Rachel our guide was very informative. She taught us so much about lobsters. Don our captain was very funny. He told us before we left water was choppy. We might not make it to seal island. We made it. Tour would have been great even without seals.

Woody is awesome my wife and I flew in to Bar Harbor Airport i has scheduled a pick by Woody(owner)…read morehe was waiting. Drove to hotel in Bar Harbor at that time scheduled a pickup to return to Airport today he was on time. He kept in touch. He is super friendly and will be using his services again

We took a 3 hour tour with Woody as our guide and it was fantastic.. He showed us more than we ever…read moreanticipated and it was such a great professional job. I would highly recommend him if you are in town looking to get a tour. He really exceeded our expectations

Acadia by sea nature cruise was exactly what my friends and I were looking for! It ended up being a…read morebeautiful day so we decided to buy these tickets the day of. We all wanted to watch a natgeo special or just get some Acadia facts/history and this tour satisfied that need! Our guide, Hugo, did an amazing job. The tour was very informative and important to the history of Acadia. Travel tip: It was super cool to have walked ocean path in the morning, then get an alternate view from the boat soon after!

Being from the Midwest we wanted to have an Oceanside experience and this is one I would recommend…read moreto anyone! The company not only has an efficient system as to getting people on the boat, they make very clear instructions on anything you could ask for. Lots of tips and tricks for navigating the boat and what to look for out on the water. The guide was extremely helpful along with the staff. Our particular trip we were able to see tons of whales and dolphins as well. If you're worried about being seasick, not seeing any whales, etc. They have several measures put into place to make any circumstance more than fair. If you end up missing the photos or not a fan of your own, they have other photographers on board with pictures you can access. Thank you Captain Larry and Julie and the rest of the crew.

We wanted a way to explore the park and thought that a tour would be the best option. They offer a…read morestandard tour and a premium tour. We chose the premium tour which is between 3 1/2 to 4 hours and has 4 stops vs. the classic tour which is 2 1/2 hours long and has 3 stops. The narration is very good and the tour guide knew his stuff. I just felt that the tour was geared for people with limited mobility. During the stops, we didn't really have enough time to explore.....especially on the last stop (Jordan Pond House). They have a restaurant there with a beautiful outdoor area on the water. It is famous for its popovers. I thought for sure, we would be able to sit down a little and have some, but the tour guide talks about the popovers and then says, we won't have time to try them. My friend and I ordered them anyway and brought them to the bus to eat. So all in all, the tour was good, but if you want a more active visit to the park, you should check other options. If you take this company's tours, the shorter version would be sufficient, and then maybe you could do some exploring on your own.

Rick, our tour guide was great. He had so many fun facts to share. He began the tour on time and…read morekept us on a good schedule.

Charlie, our guide, met us at the clock on the square and we were off. It was immediately apparent…read morehe was very comfortable and knowledgeable about Bar Harbor and Maine history. " The 'help' would stay upstairs, because downstairs was cooler.", he said as we passed a two story historic home. Highlights of this food tour included the lobster sliders and the hot Italian sandwiches, including how and where these were eaten. We mostly ate inside. This was just starting out. Charlie gets 5 stars.

My husband and I went on the happy with appeys (love the name by the way) this past week and loved…read moreit! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to be able to try out a few different restaurants and drinks!! The four appetizers were yummy as well as the drinks! Our tour guild (well we had two, one was a trainee) were both fun, knew a lot about the area as well as answered any questions we had about the local area!

Good service- bikes were strong and steady for us. Is it…read morebiking when you have that power? We think so... Don't know how to bike those hills of Acadia without a little power underneath you.... I know we used to do it... but I'm old and tired now. Scenery perfect - bikes never let us down. Thanks for a great day!

We rented 2 e-bikes Saturday July 29 every thing we needed they provided maps of area suggestions…read moreof trails best suited for a pleasure ride we ate lunch at grab and go rode back the whole thing was a success would highly recommended

I appreciated the fact that the Ghost Tour company is owned by Native Americans and the docent took…read morethe time to incorporate relevant history into the stories told. We took the original Ghost tour and it was mediocre; probably because I just didn't connect with the guide, Liz, for some reason. We only made a few stops on the 90 minute tour and the sites and presentations were okay but not at all captivating. It would have been better if there were more places visited and a better storyteller. I definitely would have appreciated learning more about the Wabanaki Nation and the Great Fire. Surely there's ghost stories hidden in that history somewhere. In short, for the price we paid it definitely wasn't worth the cost.

My Boyfriend and I had an amazing experience, This was my second time on this tour and his first…read more This time I splurged and got the VIP tickets, so worth it!! We got extra stories and a cute little merchandised lantern. Our tour guide Daniel was amazing at giving us the haunts and histories of the area. It was a all around great time.

I'm no stranger to parks and beautiful natural places, but Acadia is like a dreamscape. There's…read morestunning ocean views from crumbling gorgeous cliff sides. There are lakes, streams, ponds, scenic lighthouses, boats, bikes, trails, gardens, crazy hikes with vertical iron rungs, rolling forest hikes, lighthouses, and more! The main issue you'll run into is crowds.. lots of people want to come here, especially in July and August. Best thing to do, go in as early as possible, do some things, take a break, go back again after 3. If you're early, you can get a parking spot then work from there. If you are flexible on time, take advantage of the shuttles, but be warned, they may be full, and they don't run every 10-15 minutes, so plan accordingly. I would be in the park by 7, have plans maybe on a tour in Bar Harbor late morning or early afternoon, then head back after 4, and I got to all the must-do's, ie hiked the Beehive, the Bubbles, Cadillac Mountain sunrise and sunset (reserve this early as spots sell out, I booked mine 3 months in advance the minute they released and they were sold out shortly later, especially sunrise tickets), Jordan Pond and popovers, Bass Harbor Lighthouse, as well as some boat tours in the area, including very successful whale and puffin watching. For more hints and tips, I watched some YouTube videos, there's great info out there, especially the videos from Ash, a former park ranger, who has loads of helpful tips to get around and not spend your trip sitting in traffic or waiting in a parking spot.

Did we go in a wrong entrance or something?!…read more I was underwhelmed for sure. We walked a few trails and took some photos but ??? Im very glad we hit Cadillac Mountain - that's where it's at!!!