MATINICUS EXCURSIONS
LIGHTHOUSE TRIPS
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EXCURSION #1 – ROCKLAND - MATINICUS
ROCK - ROCKLAND
FOUR LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Matinicus, Criehaven, then arriving at Matinicus Rock. It will
take us around 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours to get there. We spend about 45
minutes circling the island, observing the lighthouse and all the birds
and seals. Dolphins and porpoises are often seen. Sometimes
whales are spotted. We do not dock or land on the island. Puffins
are usually seen from May through mid – August. After we are
finished viewing Matinicus Rock we return to Rockland. The total trip
takes around 3 ½ - 4 hours depending on the weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food and
drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and they are
usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in Rockland
and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in Rockland and
foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus Rock we can
usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive and can not see
a thing.
The cost is $475 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
ROCK - ROCKLAND
FOUR LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Matinicus, Criehaven, then arriving at Matinicus Rock. It will
take us around 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours to get there. We spend about 45
minutes circling the island, observing the lighthouse and all the birds
and seals. Dolphins and porpoises are often seen. Sometimes
whales are spotted. We do not dock or land on the island. Puffins
are usually seen from May through mid – August. After we are
finished viewing Matinicus Rock we return to Rockland. The total trip
takes around 3 ½ - 4 hours depending on the weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food and
drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and they are
usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in Rockland
and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in Rockland and
foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus Rock we can
usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive and can not see
a thing.
The cost is $475 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
EXCURSION #2 – ROCKLAND–
MATINICUS ROCK– HERON NECK-
ROCKLAND
FIVE LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Matinicus, Criehaven, then arriving at Matinicus Rock. It
will take us around 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours to get there. We spend
about 30 minutes circling the island, observing the lighthouse and
all the birds and seals. Dolphins and porpoises are often seen.
Sometimes whales are spotted. We do not dock or land on the
island. Puffins are usually seen from May through mid – August.
After we are finished viewing Matinicus Rock we leave for Heron
Neck Lighthouse on Vinalhaven. We spend around 10 minutes
here then depart for Rockland. The total trip takes around 4 – 4
½ hours depending on the weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food
and drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and
they are usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in
Rockland and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in
Rockland and foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus
Rock we can usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive
and can not see a thing.
The cost is $550 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
MATINICUS ROCK– HERON NECK-
ROCKLAND
FIVE LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Matinicus, Criehaven, then arriving at Matinicus Rock. It
will take us around 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours to get there. We spend
about 30 minutes circling the island, observing the lighthouse and
all the birds and seals. Dolphins and porpoises are often seen.
Sometimes whales are spotted. We do not dock or land on the
island. Puffins are usually seen from May through mid – August.
After we are finished viewing Matinicus Rock we leave for Heron
Neck Lighthouse on Vinalhaven. We spend around 10 minutes
here then depart for Rockland. The total trip takes around 4 – 4
½ hours depending on the weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food
and drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and
they are usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in
Rockland and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in
Rockland and foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus
Rock we can usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive
and can not see a thing.
The cost is $550 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
EXCURSION #3 – ROCKLAND –
HERON NECK – MATINICUS ROCK –
SADDLEBACK LEDGE – GOOSE
ROCKS – BROWNS HEAD - ROCKLAND
EIGHT LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Heron Neck Lighthouse, Matinicus, Criehaven, then
arriving at Matinicus Rock. We spend around 10 minutes off
Heron Neck and around 30 minutes circling Matinicus Rock,
observing the lighthouse and all the birds and seals. Dolphins
and porpoises are often seen. Sometimes whales are spotted.
We do not dock or land on the island. Puffins are usually seen
from May through mid – August. After we are finished viewing
Matinicus Rock we leave for Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse
spending around 10- 15 minutes. Next we go slowly by Goose
Rocks Lighthouse, transiting the Fox Island Thorofare between
North Haven and Vinalhaven. Browns Head Lighthouse then
appears Rockland is our next stop. The total trip takes around 4
½ - 5 ½ hours depending on the weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food
and drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and
they are usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in
Rockland and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in
Rockland and foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus
Rock we can usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive
and can not see a thing.
The cost is $675 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
HERON NECK – MATINICUS ROCK –
SADDLEBACK LEDGE – GOOSE
ROCKS – BROWNS HEAD - ROCKLAND
EIGHT LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Heron Neck Lighthouse, Matinicus, Criehaven, then
arriving at Matinicus Rock. We spend around 10 minutes off
Heron Neck and around 30 minutes circling Matinicus Rock,
observing the lighthouse and all the birds and seals. Dolphins
and porpoises are often seen. Sometimes whales are spotted.
We do not dock or land on the island. Puffins are usually seen
from May through mid – August. After we are finished viewing
Matinicus Rock we leave for Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse
spending around 10- 15 minutes. Next we go slowly by Goose
Rocks Lighthouse, transiting the Fox Island Thorofare between
North Haven and Vinalhaven. Browns Head Lighthouse then
appears Rockland is our next stop. The total trip takes around 4
½ - 5 ½ hours depending on the weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food
and drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and
they are usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in
Rockland and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in
Rockland and foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus
Rock we can usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive
and can not see a thing.
The cost is $675 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
EXCURSION #4 – ROCKLAND –
HERON NECK – MATINICUS ROCK –
SADDLEBACK LEDGE – ISLE AU HAUT
- GOOSE ROCKS – BROWNS HEAD -
ROCKLAND
NINE LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Heron Neck Lighthouse, Matinicus, Criehaven, then
arriving at Matinicus Rock. We spend around 10 minutes off
Heron Neck and around 30 minutes circling Matinicus Rock,
observing the lighthouse and all the birds and seals. Dolphins
and porpoises are often seen. Sometimes whales are spotted.
We do not dock or land on the island. Puffins are usually seen
from May through mid – August. After we are finished viewing
Matinicus Rock we leave for Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse
spending around 10 minutes. Next in line is Isle Au Haut Light.
Then we go slowly by Goose Rocks Lighthouse, transiting the
Fox Island Thorofare between North Haven and Vinalhaven.
Browns Head Lighthouse then appears Rockland is our next
stop. The total trip takes around 5 - 6 hours, depending on the
weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food
and drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and
they are usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in
Rockland and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in
Rockland and foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus
Rock we can usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive
and can not see a thing.
The cost is $750 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
HERON NECK – MATINICUS ROCK –
SADDLEBACK LEDGE – ISLE AU HAUT
- GOOSE ROCKS – BROWNS HEAD -
ROCKLAND
NINE LIGHTHOUSES
We depart from Rockland going by Rockland Harbor Lighthouse,
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Monroe
Island, Heron Neck Lighthouse, Matinicus, Criehaven, then
arriving at Matinicus Rock. We spend around 10 minutes off
Heron Neck and around 30 minutes circling Matinicus Rock,
observing the lighthouse and all the birds and seals. Dolphins
and porpoises are often seen. Sometimes whales are spotted.
We do not dock or land on the island. Puffins are usually seen
from May through mid – August. After we are finished viewing
Matinicus Rock we leave for Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse
spending around 10 minutes. Next in line is Isle Au Haut Light.
Then we go slowly by Goose Rocks Lighthouse, transiting the
Fox Island Thorofare between North Haven and Vinalhaven.
Browns Head Lighthouse then appears Rockland is our next
stop. The total trip takes around 5 - 6 hours, depending on the
weather.
The weather is often much different out at sea. Be sure to bring a
sweater and jacket. Binoculars and a camera are a must! Food
and drinks are welcome. Pets can come, but it is a long ride and
they are usually happier staying ashore. Sometimes it is foggy in
Rockland and clear at Matinicus Rock. Sometimes it is nice in
Rockland and foggy at Matinicus Rock. If it is foggy at Matinicus
Rock we can usually see all or part of it. Very rarely we will arrive
and can not see a thing.
The cost is $750 total for up to 16 passengers. This fee is due in
full at time of making the reservation.
MATINICUS ROCK
OWL'S HEAD LIGHT
ROCKLAND BREAKWATER LIGHT