Southern Penobscot Bay 11 Lighthouse Cruise

Join the American Lighthouse Foundation for a special cruise on Tuesday, August 6th to view 11 lighthouses around southern Penobscot Bay and the Muscle Ridge Channel!

We will depart from Camden’s Public Landing at 8:00am aboard the Camden Harbor Cruises’ vessel Periwinkle. We will return to the dock around 4:00pm.

Our route will allow us to get close-up views of Curtis Island, Indian Island, Rockland Breakwater, Owls Head, Whitehead Island, Tenants Harbor, Two Bush, Heron Neck, Saddleback Ledge, Goose Rocks, and Browns Head lighthouses. We might even see seals and other wildlife along the way too!

In addition to historical narration provided by the crew of the Periwinkle, American Lighthouse Foundation Executive Director, Bob Trapani will be aboard to share interesting lighthouse tidbits.

Ticket Price: $225 per person. This is a special limited ticket event (14 tickets only) to allow comfortable space for photography — early booking is encouraged!

What to Bring:

This is a BYO event, so pack a lunch, snack and something to drink since we will be out all day. It can be cool out on the water, even during the summer, so we recommend you bring a sweatshirt or light jacket. Sunblock, hat and sunglasses are recommended too. Lastly, be sure to have your camera or binoculars!

Where do we park?

The town of Camden has two all-day parking lots: one is on Washington Street just past the fire station on the right, and the other is on Atlantic Avenue just past the Camden Public Library, on the left. Both are within walking distance of the public landing.

Is there a bathroom onboard?

Yes, there is a flushable toilet (or ‘head’ if you’re a mariner) on Periwinkle.

Check-in time:

Plan to arrive and check in with us no later than 20 minutes before departure time. Additional details will be emailed to participants.