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Sail a private 40' boat across Saco Bay, land on Wood Island for an exclusive tour of its restored Keeper's House and climb the lantern room. This four-hour small-group experience pairs hands-on sailing with local maritime history.
Sail a private 40' boat across Saco Bay, land on Wood Island for an exclusive tour of its restored Keeper's House and climb the lantern room. This four-hour small-group experience pairs hands-on sailing with local maritime history.
You step aboard a 40' sloop as the harbor loosens its grip and Saco Bay opens ahead—salt air pushing at your face, gulls arguing above the rigging. The boat slips past small islands, each rock and ledge keeping time with the tide; the sea dares you to look away.
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Operated by Broad Reach Adventures · Kennebunkport, Maine
You step aboard a 40' sloop as the harbor loosens its grip and Saco Bay opens ahead—salt air pushing at your face, gulls arguing above the rigging. The boat slips past small islands, each rock and ledge keeping time with the tide; the sea dares you to look away.
This private cruise combines classic Maine coastal sailing with an exclusive landing on Wood Island, where a restored Keeper's House and white-washed tower trace the region’s maritime past. Built in the 19th century to guide coastal traffic, Wood Island Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Saco River, its lantern room offering 360° views of tidal flats, Old Orchard’s seven-mile beach, and the shale walls of the river mouth where fish and seals announce themselves.
Guides weave local lore and lighthouse history into the trip—stories of lightkeepers, shifting shoals, and the nonprofit FOWIL that maintains the island. Geologically, Saco Bay is a study in glacial deposits and tidal sculpting; low islands of gray bedrock and sand bars reveal themselves with each ebb.
Practically, the tour runs about four hours, suitable for families and groups up to six. Expect a short tender or step ashore, a climb to the lantern room (children under 10 cannot ascend), and variable winds—bring non-slip shoes and layered clothing. Hydrate, secure loose items on deck, and time visits for calmer afternoon winds if you prefer gentler seas. For those who want both the hum of sailing and the quiet of a small island, this trip delivers an intimate slice of coastal Maine with clear, hands-on history.
Children must be 10 or older to ascend the tower; infants must sit on an adult’s lap during the cruise.
Meet at the designated harbor lot—buy a parking ticket at the station and park near the water; organizers meet at the smaller building on the left.
The island landing and lighthouse stairs are not wheelchair accessible; contact the operator in advance for accommodations on board.
Trips may be canceled for strong winds or unsafe conditions—full refunds are offered if canceled at least 24 hours prior or for bad weather.
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You step aboard a 40' sloop as the harbor loosens its grip and Saco Bay opens ahead—salt air pushing at your face, gulls arguing above the rigging. The boat slips past small islands, each rock and ledge keeping time with the tide; the sea dares you to look away.
You step aboard a 40' sloop as the harbor loosens its grip and Saco Bay opens ahead—salt air pushing at your face, gulls arguing above the rigging. The boat slips past small islands, each rock and ledge keeping time with the tide; the sea dares you to look away.
This private cruise combines classic Maine coastal sailing with an exclusive landing on Wood Island, where a restored Keeper's House and white-washed tower trace the region’s maritime past. Built in the 19th century to guide coastal traffic, Wood Island Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Saco River, its lantern room offering 360° views of tidal flats, Old Orchard’s seven-mile beach, and the shale walls of the river mouth where fish and seals announce themselves.
Guides weave local lore and lighthouse history into the trip—stories of lightkeepers, shifting shoals, and the nonprofit FOWIL that maintains the island. Geologically, Saco Bay is a study in glacial deposits and tidal sculpting; low islands of gray bedrock and sand bars reveal themselves with each ebb.
Practically, the tour runs about four hours, suitable for families and groups up to six. Expect a short tender or step ashore, a climb to the lantern room (children under 10 cannot ascend), and variable winds—bring non-slip shoes and layered clothing. Hydrate, secure loose items on deck, and time visits for calmer afternoon winds if you prefer gentler seas. For those who want both the hum of sailing and the quiet of a small island, this trip delivers an intimate slice of coastal Maine with clear, hands-on history.