7 Lighthouse Cruise – Featuring Maine’s Matinicus Rock + Puffins
This is the second of three exclusive boat trips the American Lighthouse Foundation has partnered with Camden Harbor Cruises for in 2026 – come along and see some of the offshore lighthouses in Midcoast Maine!
Join us on Sunday, July 26th 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. Other lighthouses you will see are: Curtis Island, Indian Island, Rockland Breakwater, Owls Head, Browns Head, Heron Neck, and Matinicus Rock. You will also have the opportunity to view nesting Atlantic Puffins at Matinicus Rock Lighthouse, which is part of the Maine Coastal Islands Wildlife Refuge!
Atlantic Puffins at Matinicus Rock
We will depart from the Camden Public Landing at 8:00am aboard the Camden Harbor Cruises’ vessel Periwinkle and return to the dock around 4:00pm.
Our journey will allow us to spend approximately 30 minutes cruising around Matinicus Rock, which will provide ample time to view puffins and other nesting seabirds on the island. You will also enjoy close-up views of each lighthouse, with ample time for photography, along our way.
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: $250 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 26, 2026 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 board the Periwinkle.
