Acadia Puffin Cruise

Acadia Puffin Cruise offers a two-hour tour aboard the 40' Tricia Clark, departing from Pigeon Hill Bay to Petit Manan Island. This unique experience provides views of the Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge and Bois Bubert Island. Passengers have the opportunity to observe a variety of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and terns, as well as marine mammals such as harbor and gray seals. The tour also passes the historic Petit Manan Lighthouse, a 119-foot granite tower constructed in 1857 and still in service today. Visitors are encouraged to explore the boreal forest trails of the Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge after the cruise for a different perspective of the island.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect on the Acadia Puffin Cruise?

The Acadia Puffin Cruise is a two-hour tour that departs from Pigeon Hill Bay and travels to Petit Manan Island. Passengers can expect to see puffins, other seabirds, seals, and the historic Petit Manan Lighthouse.

What kind of wildlife can I see on the tour?

The primary wildlife viewing opportunities include puffins, razorbills, Arctic terns, roseate terns, common terns, guillemots, cormorants, bald eagles, eiders, various gulls, and both harbor and gray seals.

Will I see any lighthouses?

The tour passes by the Petit Manan Lighthouse, which was built in 1857 and is the second tallest lighthouse in Maine. It is a historic granite tower that is still operational.

What can I do after the cruise?

After the cruise, visitors can hike the boreal forest trails of the Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge. This offers a chance to see Petit Manan Island from ashore and enjoy the natural surroundings.