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7 Lighthouse Cruise – Featuring Maine’s Matinicus Rock + Puffins (#2)
This is the second of five exclusive boat trips the American Lighthouse Foundation has partnered with Camden Harbor Cruises for in 2025 – come along and see some of the offshore lighthouses in Midcoast Maine!
Join us on Saturday, July 12th for a special 8-hour cruise aboard the Camden Harbor Cruise’s vessel, Periwinkle to see 7 lighthouses in southern Penobscot Bay, including Matinicus Rock. Lighthouses you will see include: Curtis Island, Indian Island, Rockland Breakwater, Owls Head, Browns Head, Heron Neck, and Matinicus Rock. You will also be able to view nesting Atlantic Puffins at Matinicus Rock Lighthouse, which is part of the Maine Coastal Islands Wildlife Refuge!
We will depart from the Camden Public Landing at 8:00am aboard the Camden Harbor Cruises’ vessel Periwinkle. We will return to the dock around 4:00pm.
Atlantic Puffins at Matinicus Rock
We will spend approximately 30 minutes cruising around Matinicus Rock, which will provide ample time to view puffins and other nesting seabirds on the island. We will also cruise by Browns Head, Heron Neck, Owls Head, Rockland Breakwater, Indian Island, and Curtis Island lighthouses for close-up views during the trip.
In addition to the narration provided by the crew of the Periwinkle, an American Lighthouse Foundation representative will be onboard to share interesting lighthouse facts and 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!
Purchase Tickets for the July 12, 2025 cruise via Camden Harbor Cruises at:
If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets via phone, please call Camden Harbor Cruises office at: 207-236-6672.
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.
