Boothbay Harbor: Puffin & Wildlife Cruise
Embark on a narrated cruise to Eastern Egg Rock and see the puffin colony. Spot seals, blue herons, and other wildlife along the way.
Editor's tip. Tickets via harvestontheharbor.com. The OysterFest sells out earliest; opening-night Maine Pour features distillers and seafood producers.
Plan the days around it
Book Harvest on the Harbor: tours and experiences
Harvest on the Harbor runs 30 October to 1 November. These are the food tours and tastings in Portland to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Portland: Old Port Seafood Lovers Tour
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
Portland, Maine: Coastal Windjammer Sailing Cruise
Glide through the pristine waters of Casco Bay on Bagheera, Wendameen, or Timberwind sailing ships, and experience Maine's historic craftsmanship on this sailing boat ...
Also in old-port
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland) ★ 4.6
Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, 75 minutes northeast of Portland, runs Wednesday to Sunday over the first full weekend of August, five days at Harbor Park.
Tip: 75-minute drive from Portland; the Coastal Trolley provides shuttle service. Single-day admission tickets via the operator site.
Old Port Festival ★ 4.3
Old Port Festival in early June closes the Old Port to cars across Exchange Street with three live-music stages, food and craft-beer vendors and a long day.
Tip: Free admission. Food and drink purchased at vendor stalls. Best entry point is Exchange Street at Middle.