Harbors
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor offers a host of services, including a well-staffed hospital emergency room, a well-organized harbor with municipal moorings and a friendly harbormaster, and even some wifi wafting out from the resorts complementing strong cellular service.
Belfast
In the upper regions of Western Penobscot Bay, above Islesboro and Lincolnville on the route “up-bay” from Camden, a cruiser leaves behind the strong afternoon southwest gale winds and the open ocean swells. Take this calmer time to review those general misconceptions of what you were expecting when cruising in Maine waters. This ongoing learning […]
Blue Hill
As one progresses about ten miles north from the Flye Island light, the bay tapers towards the iconic entrance to Blue Hill Harbor and the charming town of Blue Hill -- all presided over by the eponymous Blue Hill Mountain.
Boothbay Harbor
Heading north past Fisherman’s and Squirrel Islands, you’ll find the buzzing metropolis of Boothbay Harbor, where you’ll be well-served by several marinas and a big shopping center where you can find all kinds of delights.
Buck’s Harbor
Buck’s Harbor is a well-protected harbor at the western end of the Eggmoggin Reach that is sheltered on all sides. It is a calm harbor great for paddleboarding and kayaking. Bucks Harbor Yacht Club has two guest moorings, and Bucks Harbor Marina is back in business with many moorings and dockage. Just a short walk […]
Camden
Perhaps Camden Harbor has more to offer the cruising sailor than any other on the coast. Numerous mooring, anchoring, and docking options, comprehensive marine services, more than a dozen restaurants to please any palette.
Castine
At the head of Penobscot Bay where the Bagaduce River empties, you will find Castine, one of the oldest settlements in North America. Come visit, soak up all the history and wander around the Maine Maritime Campus
Cutler
Cutler is the last good harbor on the Maine Coast before the Canadian border. It is a lovely, busy fishing village with well-maintained houses, fishing boats, and working piers.
Falmouth Foreside
Falmouth Foreside represents an attractive and reasonably priced alternative for cruisers visiting the Portland area seeking a quieter anchorage with many of the city's amenities.
Jonesport
Jonesport Harbor is located at the eastern end of Moosabec Reach and is a hardcore fishing town with only a few resident pleasure boats. This is a well-protected harbor due to its substantial breakwater and is a good place to ride out a blow.
North Haven Village
North Haven is a quintessential Maine island with a mix of friendly island residents and well-heeled summer folk. It has rugged lobster boats, well-kept yachts of all shapes and sizes, charming village streets, and all manner of summer "cottages."
Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor is a well-protected, attractive harbor on Mount Desert Island and provides the full range of amenities needed by visiting yachters. It is the furthest east port in Maine to do so. It also offers extensive shore-side activities, including easy access to Acadia National Park.
Portland
Portland, the largest city in Maine. It has several marinas and chandleries, great provisioning, and it is a big "foodie" destination with dozens of excellent restaurants.
Portsmouth/Kittery
In a bight, about 6½ miles in from the Isles of Shoals, lies Fort Point, New Castle, New Hampshire and the entrance to Portsmouth Harbor at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. This river, with swift currents and a tidal range of 9-11 feet, forms a border between New Hampshire and Maine.
Potts Harbor
You’ve just been awakened from a night of slumber by a knocking on your hull. You come up from below to be greeted by a smiling dock attendant delivering a fresh blueberry muffin and hot coffee. You are either dreaming, or you have spent the night at The Dolphin Marina and Restaurant, a family-owned operation […]
Robinhood Cove
Six miles up the west side of the Sheepscot River, Robinhood Cove (also known as Riggs Cove) is a well-protected harbor with a full-service marina. It’s quieter, prettier, and more secluded than nearby Boothbay.
Rockland
This is the biggest little city in the Penobscot Bay area. It has services galore for visiting yachts and a lively arts community. This, along with several fine restaurants and wide array of provisioning options, makes it the ideal place for getting things done and enjoying yourself simultaneously.
South Freeport – Harraseeket River
South Freeport in the Harraseeket River is one of the most sheltered and welcoming harbors on the coast of Maine. Offering easy access to shopping and all your boating needs, South Freeport, is Freeport’s water access.
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