Our two-hour late afternoon Nature Cruise on the RL Gott, a modified lobster boat, was a real... read more
How Island Cruises could fit in such a varied and interesting programme into a two hour cruise is... read more
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Our two-hour late afternoon Nature Cruise on the RL Gott, a modified lobster boat, was a real pleasure! Eli, our captain, was very knowledgeable about the history of Bass Harbor, the islands and their families, the fishing and lobstering industries, and the animals that are...More
How Island Cruises could fit in such a varied and interesting programme into a two hour cruise is testament to the detailed planning required. We saw Lots of Bald Eagles, Double Crested Cormorants, Grey Seals and Loons as an example. We had an interesting dialogue...More
This was a wonderful sunset cruise put on specially for the Southwest Harbor Week Celebration. It was really wonderful to be out on the water while the sun was setting. We went to the Bass Harbor light house several times to see it at different...More
Wonderful trip. Seals, eagles, lobsters and more. Great narrative along the way. Highly recommended.
The nature cruise was very interesting and informative. The guide pointed out many types of birds and we saw two types of seals. His knowledge of life on the islands was very interesting. Good explanation of lobster fishing.
This tour was a highlight of our visit to Bar Harbor. Our guide grew up in the area and talked about the history, the community and responsible lobster fishing. We saw Harbor Seals and Gray Seals, Eagles, and numerous other birds. It was so interesting...More
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Nature Cruise! We saw cormorants, bald eagles, and seals. The scenery was beautiful! The guide was pleasant and extremely knowledgeable about local history and both the practical aspects and the economics of the fishing industry. I would highly...More
The entire two hours are enjoyable, educational, and amazing. The Captain makes sure every one sees the wildlife he spots, bringing the boat gently and closely as possible, first from one side, then the other. He easily shares history about the Quiet Side of this...More
Your experience is exactly what we're trying to accomplish every time we leave the dock with passengers. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour, and thanks very much for the kind review.
Wonderful tour full of interesting info about lobster fishing, salmon farming, conservation and history. Guide is very knowledgeable and shared stories about the people and places of the area. Views of wildlife including seals, bald eagles, seabirds.
I really enjoyed the trip, the captain was very professional and gave us lots on informations about the local area and the lobster fishing technique. We saw bald eagles, seals, porpoises etc... It was great!
