ACTIVITIES, Castine Tours

– VISITOR CENTER –
open Memorial Day through September
Castine Town Dock, Sea Street / Castine, Maine
in a brick building at the top of the parking area

The Castine Visitor Center is a wonderful introductory stop for visitors to the area, providing maps and other information to help curate your experience. You can also look at their wonderful instagram account that shares of–the–moment snapshots of life in Castine!

– HARBOR CRUISES –
DAILY, as scheduled
opens for the season on June 1st
Town dock, at the base of Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.701.1421
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Cruise the Bagaduce, explore Smith Cove, and relax on Castine Harbor on a 45– or 90–minute cruise, with new friends or a private charter. Also offers drop off and pick up service to Holbrook Island, where you can enjoy a picnic or walk the trails of Holbrook Island Sanctuary.

– GUIDED WALKING TOUR –
FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND MONDAYS, 10–11a
June through mid–October
17 School Street / Castine, Maine
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The Historical Society offers the complimentary Castine Uncovered Walking Tours, a fun, informative, outdoor learning experience that delves into both the beauty and the historical significance of Castine. Also provides context for the town’s architecture and famous Elm trees.

– GUIDED KAYAK TOURS + BIKE RENTALS –
DAILY, as scheduled
Memorial Day Weekend through October 14th
17 Sea Street / Castine, Maine
207.866.3506
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Offering daily availability for three sea kayak tours: mornings, which are calmer so comfortable for beginners; afternoons, which can be bit more exciting; and evenings, designed for bioluminescent and star gazing. Also offers a special tour to experience the fireworks from the water on the 4th of July.

– GUIDED CART TOUR –
DAILY, as scheduled (June through October)
from the dock or arranged pick–up site
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Experience the town with a local guide, riding in comfort on one of two electric carts for 60–90 minutes, exploring the entire perimeter of Castine’s peninsula – from the dock to the lighthouse, from the northernmost corner of the harbor to Maine Maritime Academy at the top of the hill. Visit historic forts, quintessential coastal Maine summer homes, The Wilson Museum, historic inns and churches, and much more. Also dog–friendly for animals comfortable in your lap or at your feet.