Casco Bay: Private Afternoon Charter on Heart's Desire
This two-hour afternoon private cruise is the perfect way to experience Maine's coast, your special event, or a family get-together that will never be forgotten. Ride aboard Heart's Desire: designed by famed yacht designer - John Alden, measures 53' feet and features some of his trademark design elements including a long bowsprit and dramatic, raked transom. Built in 1925 by T.S. Soule in South Freeport, Maine, Heart's Desire has been used mainly for chartering along the Eastern seaboard in New York, New Jersey, and most recently Massachusetts.
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Casco Bay: Private Afternoon Charter on Heart's Desire
What's included in Casco Bay: Private Afternoon Charter on Heart's Desire
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fort GorgesPass-by Only
See Fort Gorges from the water, a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine, built from 1858 to 1864.
Bug Light ParkPass-by Only
Also known as Portland Breakwater Light, this small 30-foot lighthouse built in 1855 can be seen from the boat.
Portland Head LightPass-by Only
Completed in 1791, this light house is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. See this light station from the boat, relax, and snap photos, as this is easily one of the most famous lighthouses in Maine.
Inclusions
- Eco-friendly marine compostable toilet
- 2-hour private charter
- Gratuity—for our captain and deckhand, which would be at your discretion but is typically 15-20%.
- Food and Drink—But feel free to bring your own!
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. At Fore Points Marina, you will see a blue picnic table where you can wait for the captain to meet you.
