MAINE COAST & HARBORS
8-Day Cruises

There's an undeniable magic found along the coast of Maine, a panorama of astonishing beauty and lasting allure. The state's license plate proudly proclaims it to be "Vacationland" and a summer cruise on these uniquely designed ships is the ideal way to experience its quaint fishing villages, secluded coves and spectacular scenery. Cruise with us through the Penobscot Bay, breathing in the fragrance of pine forests and wildflowers, relaxing as we meander through the sparkling blue waters on an itinerary full of hidden gems. When we dock each day you'll find pristine nature preserves and sophisticated antique shops, industrious lobstermen unloading their catch and classic wooden yachts gliding along the protected waters of charming harbors. Days are filled with discovery and exploration, or the restorative calm of a sunny afternoon in a deck chair on the observation deck.

American Cruise Lines small ships are built specifically to cruise the intricate waterways of New England, easily navigating the narrow Eggemoggin Reach and Fox Island Thorofare under the guidance of a veteran Captain. Let us please your palate with incomparable Maine lobster, regional specialties and local fruits and vegetables; let us take you on shore excursions to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island or the Owl's Head Transportation Museum; let us show you why so many prominent families chose Bar Harbor as their summer playground during the Gilded Age. You'll visit historic and prehistoric sites, a multitude of lighthouses and a wealth of wildlife as we make our way to your ports of call: Bangor, Belfast, Rockland, Camden, Bar Habor and Castine.

By week's end you'll be completely enchanted by the warmth of the welcome you've received both on land and on board American Cruise Lines. We think you'll agree that your small ship cruise provides the perfect glimpse of what makes Maine magical.