Don’t think twice just book it. We saw mature and juvenile eagles, harbor and grey seals, porpoise, salmon pens, lobster and crabs and learned so much about coastal Maine. This will be the best money you spend on your trip by far.

Captain Eli is a Captain's Captain, with complete control of his vessel throughout the entire cruise. He's personable and friendly and I get the impression he could give this tour in his sleep, it's just that well honed. Thorough, educational, entertaining and enlightening, Captain Eli...More

We wanted a private boat tour that would give us a look at the Mount Desert Island area from the water. This company did not disappoint. Captain Eli runs a professional, clean business . We went out at 5 pm for a sunset tour. We...More

I'm so glad we took an afternoon nature cruise with Island Cruises. The weather was kinda cold and overcast off and on, but it just didn't matter. There's nothing else like getting out on the water and seeing some of the islands and the wildlife....More

Love this cruise. Always beautiful and very informative. We saw seals, porpoise, bald eagles, and lots of sea birds. Captain Eli shares his knowledge of the history of lobstering and the surrounding islands in a very entertaining way. It’s a must when you come to...More

We learn new things every time! Thank you Eli and Sarah. This trip seemed to be the best yet! We’re still talking today (and telling family) about new things we learned. (But Eli, a local lobsterman says the color of the band means nothing!).

This tour was a highlight of our vacation. We saw many animals in the wild including seals, eagles, cormorants, crab, lobster, and porpoise. Take a camera with a long lens if you have it. There’s lots of great shots to be had. We sat in...More