Landing craft picks up passengers after a visit to Acadia National Park’s Baker Island
The National Park Service works in conjunction with local boat tour operators to provide visitors to Acadia National Park the opportunity to see the park from the water and to visit some of the smaller islands. Rangers serve as guides on the tours. At the time of this writing there is one cruise being given. Cruises typically operate sometime between May and Columbus Day.
When taking any type of tour leaving from Bar Harbor, unless you are staying in town, I highly recommend taking the free Island Explorer Shuttle Bus, otherwise you could be driving around in circles looking for a parking space. I missed one tour I paid money for due to this very reason. If the bus doesn’t stop near your hotel or campground, park at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center and catch the bus from there. The dock is a five minute walk from where the bus drops off passengers at the Village Green in the downtown area.
See the following reviews for more details on current cruise:
Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise
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Last updated on July 17, 2025
