Adult
Ages 15 and Older
$189
$ 154
Junior
Ages 6-14
$189
$ 154
Senior
Ages 65+
$189
$ 154
Early Bird pricing available until December 31st!
Join us for an adventure offshore to view remote lighthouse stations and seabird nesting islands! Puffins, murres, razorbills, shearwaters, petrels and more!
Duration
9 Hours
About
A unique excursion for both birding and lighthouse enthusiasts!
The 2026 excursion will feature Matinicus Rock and other offshore seabird and whale areas!
Join expert guides Bob Duchesne and Zack Klyver for an all-day offshore boat cruise exploring seabird islands home to historical offshore lighthouses!
This adventure off the Downeast coast and eastern Gulf of Maine offers a chance to see unique seabird species including: Atlantic puffins, razorbills, common murres, Arctic terns, common terns, northern gannets, shearwaters, Wilson’s storm petrels, phalaropes, and other pelagic species!
The cruise will also feature the following offshore lighthouses: Machias Seal, Mount Desert Rock, and Matinicus Rock! Two of the largest nesting puffin, razorbill, and murre colonies in the Gulf of Maine!
Other wildlife sightings are possible such as harbor and gray seals, whales, porpoise, and dolphins!
Make sure to have binoculars and camera ready for this experience! The itinerary will include a stop at each island lighthouse, providing great opportunities to view and photograph both the lighthouses and wildlife!
**We strongly suggest this experience is best suited for ages 12 and older due to the duration and distance traveled.**
Space is limited, so reserve your spot for this popular excursion, today!
Learn more about the Gulf of Maine and seabird species!
Check out Bob Duchesne’s great informational videos on the Gulf of Maine wildlife and seabird identification: