Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stonington
Isle au Haut/Stonington Dock Company
, Sea Brezze Avenue,
Stonington 04681. Regular scheduled passenger ferry, freight and mail
trips to Isle au Haut. Daily seasonal runs to Duck Harbor campground,
operated by Acadia National Park. Daily excursions in season among the
islands of Penobscot Bay on the
Miss Lizzie
. Tour includes narrated talk
on history and wildlife. Charter excursions and other trips to points of in-
terest can be arranged on the vessel
Mink
.
367-5193 days, 367-2355
evenings.
Jericho Bay Charters
, PO Box Stonington 04681. Private cruises for
up to six people can be arranged on the lobster yacht
Lady Michele
. Trips
include Jericho Bay, Western Way and even over to the eastard toward
Swans Island and Bass Harbor (which includes portions of Acadia Na-
tional Park). Enjoy the flying bridge on a four-hour tour.
348-6114.
Palmer Day IV
, PO Box Stonington 04681. Capt. Reg. Greenlaw. Daily
trips covering a 16-mile route among islands and offshore ledges. See
wildlife, including sea birds, ospreys and eagles from this 49-passenger
motor vessel. Leaves from dock in Stonington.
367-2207.
Tremont
Bass Harbor Island Cruises
. Regular trips from working harbor on
Mount Desert Island's quiet side. Aborad the 41-passenger vessel
R.I.
Gott
and 21-passenger
Christina
. 3½-hour lunch cruise to the tiny island
community of Frenchboro. Two-hour afternoon nature cruise. Rates, $14-
$17 for adults, children less. Dock: Bass Harbor.
244-5785.
Deep-Sea Fishing
PRICING:
When the weather is rough a half-day of deep-sea
fishing is plenty. That will set you back $25-35. A full day runs
from $40 to $55. Most trips include rod, reels and bait. Beer,
other beverages and snacks will cost extra. Deckhands will usually fillet
your catch should you choose to keep it (be sure to tip for this service).
