MATINICUS EXCURSIONS

                                 ARRIVING AT MATINICUS HARBOR                             PHOTO BY ALEX WALL

                                                                  2012

-Early May through Mid June = charter service most every day.  Scheduled trips on Memorial Day weekend.

-Mid June through Labor Day = charter service every day. Scheduled trips on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

-Labor Day through the third week of October = charter service every day.

-Puffin trips to Matinicus Rock are given throughout the week until the puffins leave, which is usually around the third week of August.

PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE FOR DATES AND TIMES

FARES    For leaving from Rockland. Also for leaving from Matinicus or Criehaven bound for Rockland

ALL FARES ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASES BASED ON THE COST OF FUEL.  IF YOU HAVE MADE A RESERVATION AND PAID FOR THE TRIP, NO INCREASES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOU

MATINICUS = $55 person one way on days I have scheduled trips

CRIEHAVEN = $55 person one way on days I have scheduled trips

On days that I do not have scheduled trips, or if the scheduled times are not convenient, you can usually arrange one.

Fare - one way: 1-5 people = $275 total to Matinicus or Criehaven

                        6-16 people = $55 person to Matinicus or Criehaven

THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR EARLY MORNING OR EARLY EVENING DEPARTURES

Children under 2 years of age are free. They do not count in the total number of people when determining fares.

There is no charge for pets. Dogs must be on a leash and cats have to be in a carrier.

Kayaks = $15 one way. Bicycles = free!

There is a maximum of 16 passengers plus crew allowed on each trip.

SPECIAL RATES FOR 9 - 16 PEOPLE

If you have a large group, the fare is a total of $440 one way for up to 16 passengers. To qualify for this special rate you have to make your reservation at least 12 hours in advance and payment is made by one check or one credit card.

PUFFIN AND LIGHTHOUSE TRIPS TO MATINICUS ROCK - leaving from Matinicus or Criehaven = The fee is $160 total for 1 - 3 people.  For 4 - 5 people = $40 apiece.  For 6 -16 people = $240 total.   Children 5 years old or under are free. Total trip time is around 1 1/4 hours.

PUFFIN AND LIGHTHOUSE TRIPS TO MATINICUS ROCK = leaving from Rockland

                      - Please see the Birding and Lighthouse pages

FREIGHT RUN - for construction supplies or just lots of stuff. Cost is $330 one way from Rockland to Matinicus or Criehaven. Up to 6 passengers are included in the fee if there is room.

      2011 DAY TRIPS LEAVING FROM MATINICUS

CRUISE AROUND MATINICUS - We take a leisurely cruise all around Matinicus observing the beaches, cliffs, birds and possibly seals, porpoise and whales.  This cruise takes about one hour.  Fee = $95 total for 1- 6 passengers.  $125 total for 7-16 passengers.

TRIP TO CRIEHAVEN -  1 -3 people = $45 each way. 4-5 people = $15 person each way. 6 - 16 people = $90 total each way. 

DAY TRIP TO VINALHAVEN - Matinicus to Vinalhaven and return to Matinicus. Explore the art galleries, restaurants, ice cream stands, shops and grocery store. Fee = $250 total plus $50 hour waiting time while you are exploring.  Maximum of 16 passengers.

DAY TRIP TO ISLE AU HAUT - Matinicus to Isle Au Haut and return to Matinicus. Walk around this beautiful harbor, visit the store, bike to the National Park. Fee = $290 total plus $50 hour waiting time while you are exploring. Maximum of 16 passengers.

DAY TRIP TO MONHEGAN - Matinicus to Monhegan and return to Matinicus. Explore the art galleries, restaurants, store, museum, lighthouse and trails.  Fee = $390 total plus $50 hour waiting time while you are exploring. Maximum of 16 passengers.

FISHING TRIPS - All gear is provided. We catch mainly cod and pollock. Fish cleaning is free, but tips are appreciated.                                                                    

                         Charter = $150 total. Total trip time is 2 hours. Extra time is $75 hour.   3 people can fish at a time. Maximum of 6 passengers on the boat.

                  Scheduled Trip = $75 person. Total trip time around 3 hours. Maximum of 3 people. Please call me for days and times I am going.

                  If you lose a jig, the cost is $12. If you lose a cod rig, the cost is $5

                                        SEAL NEAR MATINICUS                                         PHOTO BY ALEX WALL