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Bar Harbor, Maine Cruises

Watching the mesmerizing sunset on a Bar Harbor cruise is one of the greatest experiences in New England, let alone North America. A picturesque city surrounded by rocky coasts dotted with lighthouses, Bar Harbor is found in Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor is one of the most popular ports for New England cruises, equally renowned for its quaint town as its beautiful nature.
Bar Harbor is known to many outdoors enthusiasts as the "Gateway to Acadia National Park." Found at the edge of the US national park, Bar Harbor provides direct access to the scenic mountain and cliffside trails of Acadia. Most visitors to the city come in Summer and Fall, to take advantage of pleasant weather and colorful foliage. When in town, you'll have something for everyone, with easily transitioning between urban adventures and outdoor explorations.
Bar Harbor, Maine is a port of call for the following Canadian, New England, and Great Lakes Cruises:

AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES (VICTORY CRUISES)
  • ​Autumn in New England | 9 Days | Port of Call
  • Boston (Gloucester) to Halifax | 11 Days | Port of Call
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  • Canadian Maritime & the St. Lawrence Seaway | 16 Days | Port of Call
  • Canada & New England Fall Foliage | 11 Days | Port of Call
PONANT EXPLORERS CRUISES
  • Canada to the American East Coast | 15 Days | Port of Call
  • St. Lawrence River to the American East Coast | 15 Days | Port of Call
  • Symphony on the St. Lawrence - with Smithsonian Journeys | 15 Days | Port of Call
​VIKING EXPEDITION CRUISES
  • Niagara & The Great Lakes | 8 Days | Port of Call
WINDSTAR CRUISES
  • Southeast Canadian Explorations - with the James Beard Foundation | 11 Days | Port of Call
SEABOURN CRUISES
  • Canada & New England Fall Foliage | 12 Days | Port of Call
HAPAG-LLOYD CRUISES
  • St. Lawrence River & Nova Scotia - Canadian Way of Life | 15 Days | Port of Call

Things to do in Bar Harbor

ACADIA BIRDING FESTIVAL
Acadia's birding community invites you to celebrate the wonders of the birds from the of Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival June 3rd - 6th.  Explore Mount Desert Island located in the Acadia National Park and join bird experts, events and numerous  venues that will connect you with Downeast Maine's many bird species.   
For more information click here: Acadia Birding Festival 

GREAT MAINE LUMBERJACK SHOW
Celebrating 25 Years as the Best Entertainment in Down-East-Maine.  Affordable fun that includes a great show featuring Tina Scheer (a castaway from CBS's Survivor: Panama-Exile) along with some lumberjack activities you get to try on your own! Such as;  Axe Throwing, Log Rolling, Power Hot Sawing, Crosscut Sawing, Obstacle Pole Relay, Underhand Chopping, Pole Climbing... And More!  This is defiantly a great time for all - not to miss when visiting Bar Harbor, Maine.   For more information click here: Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show

LA ROCHELLE MANSION & MUSEUM
Explore Mount Desert Island history at Bar Harbor's Gilded waterfront mansion that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Built in 1903 La Rochelle is the largest estate built along the shore of West Street in Bar Harbor. This magnificent Georgian Revival Mansion was was built for George Sullivan Bowdoin.  The architects were Andrews, Jaques and Rantoul of Boston. Situated on 2 acres of land this 13,000 square foot, forty-one room lavish chateaux has 9 full bathrooms and twelve bedrooms.  The Bar Harbor Historical Society recently purchased the estate in 2019 in order to preserve the grounds and the mansion for generations to come. 
For more information click here:  La Rochelle Mansion & Museum
NATURE & PARKS
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Bar Harbor has no shortage of things to do for the outdoor enthusiast. Found just outside the city, Acadia National Park is the perfect escape, providing mountain vistas, foliage, and wildlife. Inside the national park, the Schoodic Peninsula and Eagle Lake, two hidden treasures, are the best places to take in those views. Mount Desert Island and  the trails surrounding Frenchman Bay are other options for those seeking the outdoors. Here, you'll join other walkers and joggers as they enjoy the seaside views.

LANDMARKS & SIGHTS

During low tide, Bar Island is accessible via the Bar Island Land Bridge, creating a unique destination with lots of outstanding views.. Located a half mile from Harbor Pier, the Shore Path is the spot to find  the Bar Harbor Inn Restaurant and other great eateries, seated alongside magnificent mansions. 

ENTERTAINMENT

For entertainment in Bar Harbor, the famous Criterion Theater is historic attraction. You'll find anything from live music to comedy and movie nights here.
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        • Ponant 8 Day - Voyage Along the Great Lakes with Smithsonian Journeys (2025-2026)
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