Harpswell Maine is the home of some of the best water related activities. Sailing in and
around the 100s of Islands that dot the Mid Coast is awesome. Fishing for bass, blues, haddock or tuna makes the areas near Brunswick, Bath and Freeport, a fisherman’s dream. You could be interested in the many sightseeing tours that leave this area for destinations like Eagle Island (home of Admiral Peary) or Half Way Light House. What ever you’re looking for Cook’s Lobster House has it all right on our docks for your enjoyment. Join us for the many water charters and tours we offer for your lasting memories.
2011 Fall Foliage Cruise Schedule and Information.
Sailing, Fishing, Sightseeing Charters
In addition to the Casco Bay Lines Nature Cruise, there are smaller boats that come right to our dock to take you out fishing, sailing or sight-seeing.
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Striper Swiper ChartersCaptain Jay McGowen Fishing charters: Experience Maine’s Pristine bays and inlets while fishing for stripers, bluefish, and mackerel. Fly fishing light spin tackle and live bait fishing for all skill levels. Sightseeing , seal viewing and bird watching trips are also available. Families and inexperienced fishermen are welcome. Contact the Captain at (207) 833-6054 or email harpswellfishing@yahoo.com. |
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| Sailing Charter Join Captain Peary and Bethany McNelly on the 35′ ketch Tevake for a full or half-day sail, sunset sail etc. through the sparkling green waters of Casco Bay. Bring the kids and the dog. Help set the sails or sit back and relax. Click TevakeSailingCharters to learn more about the sailing charter. | ![]() |
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Charter the Sea Escape Too!Spend a great day with your Captain and guide on the 23′ Wellcraft Sea Escape Too! Do some fishing. Take a light house cruise or enjoy a wonderful sunset cruise. Visit Admiral Perry’s Eagle Island.Click SeaEscapeToo to learn more about the Sea Escape Too |
Cook’s Lobster House Marina Services & Boating Tips
Dock Location:
| Latitude | 43° 45″ 1′ |
| Longitude | -69° 59″ 32′ |
Services:
Free dockage with a Cook’s Lobster House Meal!
Fuel – Diesel and High Octane Gas and Oil
Emergency Diving Services
$1.00 Per Foot for overnight dock tie up
Retail and Wholesale Lobsters Fresh from our Docks! Shipped anywhere in the continental United States Monday through Thursday.
Call 207-833-2818.
For further directions and incredible aerial photographs, please go to:
https://marinas.com/view/marina/10646_Cooks_Lobster_House_and_Marina_Bailey_Island_ME#Scene_1
Casco Bay Cruise Lines
NATURE CRUISE The “Casco Bay Loop”
Come to Cook’s lobster House for a noon time cruise around the area! Or cruise in to the restaurant from Portland!
This is a wonderful way to experience the coast of Maine. The narrated noontime cruise departs Cook’s Landing on Bailey Island at noon and cruises through Potts Harbor, past Eagle Island and Haskell Island with a peek at Mackerel Cove. It returns back to the dock of Cook’s Lobster house around 2PM just in time for a lovely late lunch or wonderful dessert!
Island Romance at the Cook’s Lobster House Dock
Learn the history of Casco Bay as you cruise past lighthouses, forts and turn of the century summer colonies. You’ll see lobstermen tending their traps and marvel at Admiral Peary’s home on Eagle Island.
The cruise is provided by Casco Bay Lines and runs daily at 12:00 noon from late June through Labor Day. You can purchase the tickets right on the boat.
You can also do a round-trip cruise from Portland to Bailey Island and back via Casco Bay Lines. This almost 6 hour cruise runs daily also. Go to Casco Bay Lines’ website to learn more.
Bailey Island Noontime Cruise
Departs From Cook’s Lobster House Dock on Bailey Island, Maine
Duration: 1 hr. 45 min. Runs: Daily
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| June 26 – September 5:12:00 PM (noon) from Bailey IslandSnack bar on board | Adult: $15.50 Senior/Disabled: $13.00 Child: $7.25See route map |
The narrated Noontime Cruise departs Cook’s Landing on Bailey Island at noon and cruises through Potts Harbor, past Eagle Island and Haskell Island with a peek at Mackerel Cove.
Note: Bailey Island can be reached by car from the Brunswick area by taking Route 24 south from Cook’s Corner.
Bailey Island Cruise:
Departs from Portland Casco Bay Lines terminal
Duration: 5 hrs. 45 min. Runs: Daily
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| June 26 – September 5:10:00 AM from Portland, 2:00 PM from Bailey IslandSnack bar on board | Adult: $24.00 Senior/Disabled: $21.25 Child: $11.00 Adult One Way: $17.00See Photo Album See route map |
Listen as the captain describes the history of Casco Bay as we cruise past lighthouses, forts and 19th-century summer colonies. Enjoy a leisurely stopover and dine on Down East cuisine, or bring a picnic and stroll the nearby beaches. This popular narrated round trip offers perfect Maine memories.
You can also enjoy The Atlantic Seal Cruises
Visit Admiral Peary’s Home on Eagle Island. Learn about the first man to reach the North Pole. Explore the woodsy island trails. Beach comb and watch for seals at Casco Bay’s seal resting areas.This cruise runs twice a day.
Tuesdays and Fridays – Depart at 9:30am and return at 12:30
Tuesdays and Fridays – Depart at 1:30 and return at 4:30
Atlantic Seal Cruises also offers evening cruises sightseeing the beauty of Casco Bay. Observe playful seals and nesting sites of the magnificent osprey while enjoying the beauty of Casco Bay.
This evening cruise is offered:
Tuesday evening departing at 6 pm and returning at 8:30 pm
Friday evening departing at 6 pm and returning at 8:30 pm
Call 207-865-6112 for reservations or information.
Rates for all Cruises
State historic fees included
Adults - $35
Children 5-12 – $25
Children under 5 – $20
Under age 1 – free

















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