RLGott-Private Sightseeing

Create Your Own Private Sightseeing Charter in Maine

Our private sightseeing charter allows you to enjoy the beauty of Acadia National Park from the water! View lighthouses, Cadillac Mountain, and wildlife such as seals, eagles, porpoises, puffins (in season)& more. Our local captains will help you customize your trip for a wonderful day on the water.

What is our itinerary?
When you charter a boat, it’s all yours. Our local captains know all the best spots in Blue Hill Bay; we will create the perfect trip for you. The RLGott, our 40′ H&H, is perfectly suited to bring your group of 7-36 passengers comfortably around the bay and in along the island shores.  The only thing that is required for a perfect trip is a brief conversation with your captain when you meet up about what you’d like to do.

What wildlife do we look for?
Seals (harbor and grey seals), eagles, sea birds, porpoises, puffin (in season), otters, deer, and ocean sunfish are some of the species we encounter.

Will we see lighthouses?
You will pass Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse as you leave the harbor, no matter your trip plan. Duck Island Lighthouse is also nearby.

What about puffins?

We are able to see some puffins on a nearby island during the nesting season (June- early Aug). There were 12-20 nesting there and we can visit in a 2-3hr booking.

What should I bring?

• Bring layers of warm clothing. Even if it’s hot on land, it can be up to 20 degrees cooler on the water.
• Bring any food or drinks including alcohol you wish for the trip. There is a cooler  and ice on board.
• Other items you may want: camera, sunscreen, binoculars, hat, sunglasses.
  
• You may bring your well behaved pet.

How do I find you?
We are located at 12 Little Island Way, in Bass Harbor, just 30 minutes from Bar Harbor, ME. Meet your captain down on the dock at the time of departure, our office may be unmanned and the boat may be returning from another trip.  More info about how to find us, maps and address on our Contact page

What about the weather?
We will cancel your trip due to poor weather and we try to reschedule, if that doesn’t work you will receive a refund. Rain, fog, wind and swells are taken into consideration as we want you to have an enjoyable trip. Weather is often drastically different on the water than on land, trust your captain to make the call.

Is there a restroom on the boat?
There is a clean port-a-potty at our office and a Marine head on the boat (no sink).