Harpswell Boating & Marine Services

Boating and marine services have been an important part of this coastal Maine town of Harpswell. The ocean that surrounds this community of Harpswell Neck, Cundy’s Harbor, Bailey and Orr’s Island is a play ground for lobster fishing, sports fishing, sailing, sightseeing tours and pleasure cruising. Below is a list of businesses that help to support and service these wonderful activities.

ARK II CHARTERSArk II Sailboat Charter Bailey Island Maine

ARK II is a Catilina 30 tall rig available for captained charter.
Customized trips from  Harpswell Harbor.
Main Contact: Jack Deislinger
Business Phone: 207-833-5329

Website:http://arkiicharters.com/ 

Ark II Sail Charters depart from Cook’s Lobster House along the beautiful coast line of Casco Bay. View sealife, light houses, beautful summer cottages and Admiral Peary’s home. Call to create the perfect sailing experience for you and your group.

 

Atlantic Seal Cruises

68 Garrison Cove Road
Bailey Island, Maine
Off Cook’s Lobster House Dock

phone: 207-865-6112
website: http://www.atlanticsealcruises.com

Cruises to Eagle Island from Cooks Lobster House Tuesday and Friday Depart 9:30 am – Return 12:30 pm and Depart 1:30 pm – Return 4:30 pm. Cost $35/adult, $25/children (island fee included). Other tours available. Reservations required.

Big Bites SportfishingBig bites Sports Fishing

Email: jack@bigbites.us
Website: http://Bigbites.us

Sportfishing fun for anglers of all ages and abilities. Inshore trips for Mackerel, Pollack, Stripers and Blues. Sight seeing, seal-watching or customized trips to fit your needs.
Main Contact: Capt. Jack Dostie
Business Phone: 576-1211

Captain Jay McGowen, Sportfishing and Sightseeing Charters

Location: Cooks Lobster House 68 Garrison Cove Rd, Bailey Island, ME 04003
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 233 , Orrs Island, ME, 04066The Big Fish

Business Phone: Cell 321-213-1146, 207-833-6054

Email: Harpswellfishing@yahoo.com

Half day and full day fishing trips for stripers, bluefish and mackerel. Light tackle and flyfishing for all ages and skill levels. Bring the kids!
Sightseeing, eco tours, lighthouses and bird watching. Watch lobstermen hauling their traps and seals basking in the sun. Call to set up your private tour.

 

Captain’s Watch Sail Charters map link

252 Pinkham Point Road (departure dock) 
Harpswell, ME 04079

hours: May – October
phone: 207-725-0979
email: cwatch@gwi.net
website: http://home.gwi.net/~cwatch/sail.htm

With personalized afternoon, full-day, or overnight sailings, captained charters aboard the 38-foot sloop “Symbion” offer a spacious cockpit, comfortable interior, smooth forward deck. Enjoy sea spray, sun, salty breezes, islands, lighthouses and quiet along Maine’s intricate coast.

Dolphin Marina and Restaurant map link

515 Basin Point Rd  
Harpswell, ME 04079

hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
phone: 207-833-5343
fax: 207-833-5671
email: info@dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com
website: www.dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com

Located in Potts Harbor on the tip of Harpswell, Dolphin Marina can accommodate vessels up to 100 feet for daily, overnight and seasonal dockage.

Great Island Boat Yard

Great Island Boat Yard cares for 200 boats and keeps 100 in the marina for the summer. Over half of our customers Great Island Boat Yard Harpswell Mainecome to us from other New England states. A parade of boats makes the 120-mile trip between Great Island Boat Yard and the Cape Cod Canal every spring and fall.  We paint, repair, repower, and “refit” dozens of boats annually.

419 Harpswell Islands Road
Harpswell, Maine 04079
Phone: 207-729-1639
Fax: 207-729-1139

Harpswell Oceanic CenterHarpswell Oceanic Center Tanks

Maine Contact: Christopher S. Heinis
Phone: 207-798-7935
Fax: 207-279-4706
Mobile: 207-751-3696
Harpswell Oceanic Center, Inc. is proposing to bring a Working Waterfront back to Mitchell Field based on 21st Century Seafood Production using development culturally-suitable to Harpswell and bring interesting, well-paying marine-related employment to the town to encourage young people to come to Harpswell.

H2Outfitters map link

Harpswell Islands Road 
Orr’s Island, ME 04066

hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily, June 20th to Labor Day
phone: 207-833-5257
fax: 207-833-6606
email: h2o@H2Outfitters.com
website: www.h2outfitters.com

We are a sea kayak instructional school that has been in business since 1982. We offer lessons, tours, camping trips and B&B programs for all ages and skill levels. We also have a retail store with fun products.

Holbrook Community Foundation map link

984 Cundy’s Harbor Road 
Harpswell, ME 04079

phone: 207-725-4505
email: info@holbrookcommunityfoundation.org
website: www.holbrookcommunityfoundation.org

Holbrook Community Foundation is a non-profit organization in Cundy’s Harbor that operates Holbrook’s — a commercial fishing wharf, snack bar, store and historic house which contains apartments and a photographic gallery. The general store (207-725-0022) and snack bar (207-729-9050) are open May to September. Currently, there are two commercial fishing bays available for rent on our newly built wharf. Each is 20 x 24’, but could be combined into one 40 x 24’ bay. Contact Bill Mangum at 207-725-4505 or click here to send an email for more information.

Maine Lobster Harvesting and Seal Watching ToursMaine Lobster Hauling and seal watching tours

Let’s go lobstering on a real 30’ Maine Lobster Boat.
Watch while licensed Captain and Registered Maine Guide Jay McGowen
hauls traps and see firsthand what we catch. We’ll talk about the
history of lobstering while the traps are baited and reset. Learn how
lobsters live, grow, and eat. On the way we will watch for seals, porpoises
and a variety of sea birds. Private or semi-private charters.
Call or Email for reservations.
Main Contact: Kate Wing
Email: westwindlobstertours@gmail.com
Business Phone: 207-939-5481
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 Orr’s-Bailey Yacht Club map link

26 Osbourne Row 
Orr’s Island, ME 04066

hours: May – October
phone: 207-833-7312
website: www.obyc.org

Orr’s-Bailey Yacht Club is a family-oriented club whose 250 members enjoy access to the water as well as various educational and social events. It is also home of the Abbott Fletcher Sailing School.

Sea Escape Cottages & Charters

23 Sea Escape Lane 
Bailey Island, ME 04003

hours: May – October
phone: 207-833-5531
fax: 207-833-2905
email: seaesc@gwi.net
website: www.seaescapecottages.com

Captain Les, Bethany or Perry offer private fishing charters for striped bass, blue fish and mackerel. Sightseeing and Eagle Island tours aboard the 24 ft. Sea Escape Too.

Tevake Sailing Charters

N73º.748′ W69º.99′ Garrison Cove Road  
Bailey Island, ME 04003

phone: 207-841-9125, 207-833-5531
email: tevakesailingcharters@hotmail.com
website: www.seaescapecottages.com

Captains Perry and Bethany take up to six passengers on their classic two masted sailing vessel ”TEVAKE”. They offer two, four, and six hour trips. They also offer custom Charters. Call for reservations.