Daily and Weekly Cruises SUMMER: JUNE 19 - SEPTEMBER 6 FALL: SEPTEMBER 7 – OCTOBER 11 All Cruises include two-day Museum admission. Don’t forget cameras; photo ops of lighthouses, seals, eagles, and ospreys abound. Cruises are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances, or private charter. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Advanced reservations are recommended and tickets can be purchased on-line at www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org. The One-Hour Cruise: Great Ships and Lighthouses SUMMER: DAILY, NOON & 2PM (EXCEPT THURSDAYS) FALL: DAILY AT NOON plus TUES, WED & THURS AT 2PM Members $20/Non-members $24/Children under 16 years $10/Under 4 free This one-hour cruise explores the Kennebec River where American shipbuilding began 400 years ago. Begin at the Museum’s Percy and Small shipyard with its life-size evocation of the colossal wooden schooner Wyoming. Travel up river to view modern steel shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works and Bath, “The City of Ships.” Spot lighthouses and nesting osprey. There’s something for everybody! Six Lighthouse Cruise SUMMER: SUNDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 3:30-5:45PM FALL: SUNDAYS, 2 – 4:15PM Members $27/ Non-members $32/ Children under16 years $15/Under 4 free The Kennebec Historic Waterway features some of Maine’s most beautiful lighthouses. Cruise from Bath to Seguin Island and Light, and take in Doubling Point Light, the Kennebec Range Lights, Squirrel Point Light, Perkins Island Light, Pond Island Light, and Seguin Island Light. There will be plenty of scenic viewing and photo ops! Lighthouse Lovers Cruise SUMMER: SATURDAYS, 3:30 – 7PM FALL: SATURDAYS, 2 – 5:30PM Members $35/ Non-members $40/ Children under16 years $20/Under 4 free Maine Maritime Museum offers 10 of Maine’s finest lighthouses the way they were meant to be seen, from the water. The cruise features Doubling Point Light, the Kennebec Range Lights, Squirrel Point Light, Perkins Island & Light, Pond Island & Light, Seguin Island & Light, Cuckolds Light, Ram Island Light, Burnt Island Light, and Hendricks Head Light. Beacons of Boothbay SUMMER: THURSDAYS, 2:30-7PM Members $40/Non-members $45/Children under 16 years $25/Under 4 free Explore one of Maine’s islands and its lighthouse. Travel the winding Sasanoa River to Boothbay Harbor, with wonderful views of the four lighthouses of the Boothbay Region: Cuckolds Light, Ram Island Light, Hendricks Head Light and Burnt Island Light. Then stop to explore Burnt Island, its lighthouse, and meet Keeper Joseph Muise and his family who will acquaint you with lighthouse living as it was in the 1950’s. While on the island you can visit the keeper’s home and climb the spiral staircase into the lantern room to enjoy spectacular views of Boothbay Harbor or take a picturesque hike around the 5-acre island and its light. Seven Lights & Hells Gates Cruise SUMMER: FRIDAYS, 3:30 – 6:30 PM FALL: FRIDAYS, 2:00-5:00 PM Members $30/ Non-members $35/ Children under16 years $15/Under 4 free Travel the winding Sasanoa River through Hells Gates into the serene Hockomock Bay to the mouth of the Sheepscot River, cruising past Hendricks Head Light. Enter the Kennebec River with its six lighthouses: Doubling Point Light, the Kennebec Range Lights, Squirrel Point Light, Perkins Island Light, Pond Island Light, and Seguin Island Light. Due to tides and currents this trip may run in either direction at the captain’s discretion. SPECIAL CRUISES The Secret Kennebec Cruise SUMMER: MONDAY, June 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 3:30 – 5:45PM FALL: MONDAY, September 6, 20 2 – 4:15PM Members $27/ Non-members $32/ Children under 16 years $15/Under 4 free Though traveled for thousands of years, the shores of the Kennebec remain largely unsettled. The Kennebec River region is home to the second largest concentration of waterfowl along the eastern US, while the large runs of migratory fish make this a favorite feeding ground for seals and an ideal habitat for eagles and osprey. You never know what you’ll see in the waters or along the shores of the Kennebec River The Extraordinary Wildlife of Merrymeeting Bay SUMMER: MONDAY, June 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 6, 30, 3:30-5:45PM FALL: September 13, 27 2 - 4:15PM Members $27/ Non-members $32/ Children under 16 years $15/Under 4 free Six rivers converge at Merrymeeting Bay to create a truly unique and rare ecosystem: the breeding ground of osprey and bald eagles and home to Atlantic sturgeon and harbor seals. Narration is provided by members of local environmental organizations who share their knowledge of the wildlife, the ecological vitality and the challenges now facing this unique place. Make sure to bring a camera. This program is made possible thanks to the sponsorship of the Merrymeeting Bay Trust and the collaborative efforts of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Maine Audubon Society. Cruise with Dad SUNDAY, JUNE 20, FATHER’S DAY NOON, 2PM, and 3:30 PM Dad's Cruise FREE with paying guest Celebrate Father’s Day and let DAD ride for free when accompanied by a paying guest. The One-Hour Cruise and The Six Lighthouse Cruise are featured. Windjammer Days Cruise WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 10AM – 4PM Members $45/Non-members $50/ Children under 16 years $25/Under 4 free A unique opportunity to be at sea right in the middle of Maine’s famous fleet of Windjammers! Cruise to Boothbay Harbor and explore the town; re-board for a close-up look at Maine’s Windjammer Fleet; a wonderful photo opportunity and a truly remarkable spectacle! Limited seating. Reserve early. Fireworks Cruise Monday, JULY 5, 8 – 10PM Members $30/Non-members $35/ Children under 16 years $15/Under 4 free Cruise Bath’s colorful waterfront, with its water views of downtown and all the festivities. Purchase your favorite beverage onboard at our cash bar and enjoy on-the-river views of the annual Heritage Days fireworks! Limited seating, reserve early.