| MATINICUS EXCURSIONS |
| 2008 Mid May thru mid June - weekends and some weekdays Mid June thru the end of Sept - daily service most days October - weekends and some weekdays Puffin trips to Matinicus Rock are given throughout the week until the puffins leave, which is usually around the third week of August. |
FARES
MATINICUS = $50 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, you can usually arrange one.
Fare: 1-4 people = $250 total to Matinicus, $265 to Criehaven
5-16 people = $50 person to Matinicus, $55 person to Criehaven
There is an additional fee for early morning or early evening departures
If the departure times on the schedule are not convenient, other times can
usually be arranged.
Fare: 1-4 people = $250 total to Matinicus, $265 to Criehaven
5-16 people = $50 person to Matinicus, $55 person to 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.
Luggage and freight per passenger is limited to the amount the passenger
needs for a maximum of a 2 week stay. If you have a large amount of freight
please let me know beforehand. Extra charges or limits may apply.
CHARTERING THE WHOLE BOAT
Matinicus = $ 400 total Criehaven = $ 425 total
You might be interested in this option if you want to charter the whole boat
with no other passengers except your party. There is a maximum of 16
passengers and you have to reserve these trips at least 12 hours in
advance.
PUFFIN TRIPS TO MATINICUS ROCK - leaving from Matinicus or Criehaven
The cost is $ 105 total for 1 - 3 people, $ 35 person for 4 - 16 people.
Children 5 years old or under are free. The trip lasts about one hour.
Matinicus Rock Lighthouse can be seen from the boat along with many other
bird species. Seals are almost always seen. Puffins are at Matinicus Rock
from May to around the third week of August.
PUFFIN AND BIRDING TRIPS TO MATINICUS ROCK - leaving from
Rockland.
These need to be scheduled in advance and the trip lasts 3-4 hours. Please
see the "Birding" page for info.
FREIGHT RUN - for construction supplies or just lots of stuff. Cost is $325
one way from Rockland to Matinicus or Criehaven. Up to 6 passengers are
included in the fee if there is room.
I ALSO OFFER
- Cruises around Matinicus and Criehaven
- Lighthouse excursions around Matinicus Rock
- Nature cruises watching for whales, dolphins, porpoise and seals
- Fishing trips
- Excursions to other islands and ports most anywhere in mid-coastal Maine
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON FUEL PRICES. IF YOU
HAVE PAID FOR A TRIP, YOUR RATE IS LOCKED IN AND WILL NOT CHANGE.
MATINICUS = $50 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, you can usually arrange one.
Fare: 1-4 people = $250 total to Matinicus, $265 to Criehaven
5-16 people = $50 person to Matinicus, $55 person to Criehaven
There is an additional fee for early morning or early evening departures
If the departure times on the schedule are not convenient, other times can
usually be arranged.
Fare: 1-4 people = $250 total to Matinicus, $265 to Criehaven
5-16 people = $50 person to Matinicus, $55 person to 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.
Luggage and freight per passenger is limited to the amount the passenger
needs for a maximum of a 2 week stay. If you have a large amount of freight
please let me know beforehand. Extra charges or limits may apply.
CHARTERING THE WHOLE BOAT
Matinicus = $ 400 total Criehaven = $ 425 total
You might be interested in this option if you want to charter the whole boat
with no other passengers except your party. There is a maximum of 16
passengers and you have to reserve these trips at least 12 hours in
advance.
PUFFIN TRIPS TO MATINICUS ROCK - leaving from Matinicus or Criehaven
The cost is $ 105 total for 1 - 3 people, $ 35 person for 4 - 16 people.
Children 5 years old or under are free. The trip lasts about one hour.
Matinicus Rock Lighthouse can be seen from the boat along with many other
bird species. Seals are almost always seen. Puffins are at Matinicus Rock
from May to around the third week of August.
PUFFIN AND BIRDING TRIPS TO MATINICUS ROCK - leaving from
Rockland.
These need to be scheduled in advance and the trip lasts 3-4 hours. Please
see the "Birding" page for info.
FREIGHT RUN - for construction supplies or just lots of stuff. Cost is $325
one way from Rockland to Matinicus or Criehaven. Up to 6 passengers are
included in the fee if there is room.
I ALSO OFFER
- Cruises around Matinicus and Criehaven
- Lighthouse excursions around Matinicus Rock
- Nature cruises watching for whales, dolphins, porpoise and seals
- Fishing trips
- Excursions to other islands and ports most anywhere in mid-coastal Maine
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON FUEL PRICES. IF YOU
HAVE PAID FOR A TRIP, YOUR RATE IS LOCKED IN AND WILL NOT CHANGE.
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MATINICUS EXCURSIONS
CAPT. GEORGE TARKLESON
PO BOX 195, MATINICUS ME 04851
207-691-9030 FAX 866-585-0287
EMAIL gtarkleson@yahoo.com
WEBSITE www.matinicusexcursions.com
CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME: ____________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________
__________________________________________
PHONE: Home _______________________________________
Work _______________________________________
Cell _______________________________________
EMAIL _____________________________________________
# OF PASSENGERS ___________
NAMES OF PASSENGERS: _____________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
NAMES, AGES, TYPE AND BREEDS OF PETS YOU ARE BRINGING
__________________________________________
____________________________________________________
WHERE ARE YOU STAYING ON THE ISLAND? ___________
____________________________________________________
WHERE ARE SPENDING THE NIGHT BEFORE DEPARTING FOR THE
ISLAND? ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HERE BEFORE? _______
ARE YOU BRINGING ANY BIKES OR KAYAKS WITH YOU?
IF SO HOW MANY? Bikes ____ Kayaks ______
HAVE YOU READ MY WEBSITE ____________________
DO YOU UNDERSTAND MY REFUND POLICY? __________
Please email, fax or mail this form back to me. Thanks
CAPT. GEORGE TARKLESON
PO BOX 195, MATINICUS ME 04851
207-691-9030 FAX 866-585-0287
EMAIL gtarkleson@yahoo.com
WEBSITE www.matinicusexcursions.com
CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME: ____________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________
__________________________________________
PHONE: Home _______________________________________
Work _______________________________________
Cell _______________________________________
EMAIL _____________________________________________
# OF PASSENGERS ___________
NAMES OF PASSENGERS: _____________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
NAMES, AGES, TYPE AND BREEDS OF PETS YOU ARE BRINGING
__________________________________________
____________________________________________________
WHERE ARE YOU STAYING ON THE ISLAND? ___________
____________________________________________________
WHERE ARE SPENDING THE NIGHT BEFORE DEPARTING FOR THE
ISLAND? ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HERE BEFORE? _______
ARE YOU BRINGING ANY BIKES OR KAYAKS WITH YOU?
IF SO HOW MANY? Bikes ____ Kayaks ______
HAVE YOU READ MY WEBSITE ____________________
DO YOU UNDERSTAND MY REFUND POLICY? __________
Please email, fax or mail this form back to me. Thanks
| IF YOU ARE A NEW CLIENT, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL IT TO ME - Thanks |
2008 DAY TRIPS FROM MATINICUS
PUFFIN TRIP TO MATINICUS ROCK - We leave from Matinicus and head
for Matinicus Rock. We then slowly circle the Rock for about ½ hour observing
Puffins (from May through mid – August), seals and many other birds. Porpoise
and whales are sometimes seen. Total trip time is around one hour. Fee = 1 – 3
passengers = $105 total, over 4 passengers = $35 a person. Children 5 years old
or under are free.
MATINICUS TO CRIEHAVEN DAY TRIP - We leave from Matinicus and I
take you to Criehaven. I return for you 3- 4 hours later. Fee = 1-3 passengers =
$90 total. 4 or more passengers = $30 apiece. Children 5 years old or under are
free.
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 = $100 total for up to 16
passengers.
DAY TRIP TO VINALHAVEN – Matinicus to Vinalhaven and return to
Matinicus. Explore the art galleries, restaurants, shops and grocery store. Fee =
$200 total plus $50 hour waiting time while you are exploring. Maximum 16
passengers.
MONHEGAN DAY TRIP – Matinicus to Monhegan and return to Matinicus.
Explore the art galleries, restaurants, store, museum, lighthouse and trails. Fee =
$275 total plus $50 hour waiting time while you are exploring.
ISLE AU HAUT DAY TRIP – Matinicus to Isle Au Haut and return to Matinicus.
Walk around this beautiful harbor, visit the store, bike to the National Park. Fee
= $275 total plus $50 an hour waiting time while you are exploring. Maximum 16
passengers.
FISHING TRIPS: All gear is provided. COD = $150 total for 2 hours. Extra
time is $75 hour POLLOCK = $75 Hour total. Maximum of 3 people fishing at a
time. Maximum of 6 passengers on board