Overview
What better way to see the delights than in the style of a private charter for you and five friends or family members? Experience the beauty and serenity of the rugged coastline as you gaze upon seabirds, sea houses, and islands.
Guests are encouraged to help raise the sails with a deckhand and steer the ship for themselves. Your charter is your time to relax, celebrate, entertain, and sail, so you get to set the pace and atmosphere. Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages are permitted on board.
What's Included
- Schooners are equipped with life jackets for adults and children
- 2 Hour Cruise
- Food and Drink
Meeting Location
1 Marina Way
Portland, ME 04101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enjoy your own charter on Hearts Desire for a two-hour cruise from Portland, Maine, on Casco Bay. A 53-foot-long 1925 Alden schooner built in Freeport, ME Experience Casco Bay on the deck of this historic vessel.
Unforgettable sights and sounds—from lighthouses, islands, and historic forts to seabirds and the rocky coastline Guests are welcome to hoist the sails alongside a deckhand and take a turn at the ship’s wheel. But, ultimately, it’s your group’s time on water to unwind, celebrate, entertain, and, of course, sail, so you determine the course and feel of your charter. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, are welcome aboard.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Portland Tall Ship Private Charter on Casco Bay?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-89829P116
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Schooners are equipped with life jackets for adults and children.
- 2 Hour Cruise.
- Food and Drink.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Portland Tall Ship Private Charter on Casco Bay is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Portland Tall Ship Private Charter on Casco Bay will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Schooners are equipped with life jackets for adults and children
- 2 Hour Cruise
- Food and Drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
