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Acadian Nature Cruises

119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-801-2300
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Ranked #4 of 42 activities in Bar Harbor
Type: Tours
Owner description: Acadian Nature Cruises offers 4 disctinct tours sailing from Bar Harbor, Maine. Our sightseeing / nature cruises sail along the shoreline of Frenchman... more » Owner description: Acadian Nature Cruises offers 4 disctinct tours sailing from Bar Harbor, Maine. Our sightseeing / nature cruises sail along the shoreline of Frenchman Bay and see summer mansions, Egg Rock Lighthouse, highights of Acadia National Park as well as bald eagles, harbor porpoise, seals and other sights and wildlife. Trips are 2 hours long, pet friendly and sail at 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 6:30pm (Sunset tour in July) or 6:15pm (Sunset tour in August)daily. Our other tours include: Puffins, Lighthouses & Seabirds tour, Family Friendly Fishing Trips, and our fall spectacular Somes Sound Fjiord Harbors Tour. All tours leave from Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, 119 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME. We offer FREE ONSITE PARKING! A real plus in Bar Harbor! At the end of your tour, come visit the Sea Dawg Gift Shop at 47 West St. and pick up a souvenier! « less
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Sherborn, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Two hour boat tour. Very informative. History of the islands in Bar Harbor. We saw seals and a bald eagle.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

We decided to take nature tour cruise while in Bar Harbor and we are glad we did. It was a different way to see Acadia Nationakl park from the water. It was very informative as it was narriated by the crew very well. Showing and discussing Lobstering, Acadia national park, different residence in route, light houses, many tells about the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

Our earlier cruise was canceled but they got us on a later one which worked out just fine. The guide knew alot about the area and lobster fishing with alittle gossip thrown in. We saw eagles and seals. Alot of fun - would definately recommend. It was warm, cool and cold in the 2 hours - dress in layers.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012 via mobile

I took my binoculars to Maine to see birds, etc and never realized that sealife in October is limited. We did see Loons, Eiders, Herring Gulls - but not much more. The coast itself is beautiful even on a stormy grey day. The commentary was really good, and he did seem to know his stuff and be willing to answer... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012 via mobile

Friendly crew and a pleasant 2 hour trip. The ticket booth is a little hard to find. It's at the driveway for the bar harbor convention center and parking is on an unused tennis court.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

The travel guide on the boat not only pointed out nature but many local facts that made the trip most enjoyable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

This was a great cruise to take to familiarize yourself with Bar Harbor and it's various wildlife. Our guide Chuck was funny, knowledgeable, and easy to follow. The weather was spectacular and we were able to see a bald eagle and harbor and gray seals. Definitely worth taking!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

This is a great cruise to go on . The guide is well informed and is funny, answers all questions and gives great advise about touring the island.Went to a very old working fishing village,very interesting .

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012 via mobile

I will go again. You should go too! Friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. Saw lots of wildlife. 2 eagle sightings

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Hannibal, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012 via mobile

My husband and I really enjoyed the Acadian Nature cruise!! The day we went a storm was coming in and it was starting to rain, bu we still had a great time. The guide was very knowledgable and very enjoyable to listen to. We will definitely do another cruise on our next Maine vacation and recommend it to our family... More

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