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Activity Old Port, Portland, Maine

Casco Bay Lines

An activity in Old Port, Portland, Maine, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Summer.

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Casco Bay Lines in Old Port, Portland, Maine
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Why go

Ferries to Peaks Island and the outer islands for a cheap harbor cruise.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Portland, Maine, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Eventide Oyster Co. and The Holy Donut.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Old Port
Price
$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Portland, Maine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Eventide Oyster Co.

    Oyster bar known for its brown-butter lobster roll on a steamed bun.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Holy Donut

    Maine potato donuts in flavors like dark chocolate sea salt.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Duckfat

    Small sandwich shop famous for fries cooked in duck fat.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Portland Museum of Art

    Strong Winslow Homer and Maine art collection in the Arts District.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Eastern Promenade

    Hilltop park and trail with views over Casco Bay and its islands.

    Outdoors · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Portland Head Light

    Maine's oldest lighthouse (1791) on cliffs in Fort Williams Park.

    Sight · 3.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Casco Bay Lines is a stop on our Boston to Portland route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Portland, Maine

Casco Bay Lines is our only activity pick in Portland, Maine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Portland, Maine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Portland, Maine run from 34°F in January to 70°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Casco Bay Lines itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Portland, Maine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Portland, Maine weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
56 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Coordinates
43.65703, -70.24868
Destination
Portland, Maine

Casco Bay Lines: quick answers

How much time do you need at Casco Bay Lines?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Casco Bay Lines. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Casco Bay Lines?

Our pick: Summer. Insider tip: Rent a bike on Peaks to loop the island.

Where is Casco Bay Lines?

Casco Bay Lines is at 56 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA, in Old Port. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Casco Bay Lines?

Casco Bay Lines appears on Boston to Portland, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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