Burnt Island

Lighthouse

Adventure

The premier Midcoast

Lighthouse Experience

A lighthouse on a grassy hill with trees in the background, near rocky shoreline, under a clear sky.

Looking for something unforgettable to do in Maine this summer?

Cruise the winding Sasanoa River through both Upper and Lower Hell Gates and Townsend Gut to Burnt Island at the head of Boothbay Harbor for some of the most spectacular wildlife and scenic beauty Maine has to offer.

Spend at least 30 minutes ashore exploring this historic five-acre island’s nature trails, the 1857 keeper’s house, and the still-active 1821 rubble stone light tower (open for the duration of the visit), or simply bring along a late-day lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables and marvel in the beauty of the island. The return trip will pass two additional lighthouses, Cuckolds Island Light and Hendricks Head Light, weather permitting.

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Cruise tickets include museum admission. In-person ticket sales end 20 minutes prior to departure; boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.

Please plan your arrival accordingly—the boat leaves on time and we will leave without you.

Sundays, June 21, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 23, 30

Adults, $80; 6–17 years, $40; under 6, $10

Two women standing on a boat deck by the railing, looking out over a body of water with a sailboat and tree-covered hills in the background.
View from a boat showing a blue metal bridge with a crane on top, crossing over a body of water under a clear blue sky.
People walking across a small wooden dock towards a rocky shoreline surrounded by trees, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A woman walking along a narrow dirt path through green shrubbery, with a white lighthouse with a black and red top in the background under a clear blue sky.
Top-down view of a person standing on a metal spiral staircase with brick walls surrounding it.
A person standing on a grassy path, looking out over a body of water with a distant shoreline, wearing a white cap, striped shirt, jeans, and carrying a brown backpack, with another person fishing on rocks near the water.
View of a peaceful river with a wooded shoreline, sailboats anchored in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky, as seen from a boat with a blue safety net in the foreground.
A white and blue boat named 'MERRYMEETING' on a river with a green treeline and cloudy sky in the background.

The required fine print.

Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of a weather cancellation. Online ticket sales end 2 hours prior to departure, in-person ticket sales end 20 minutes prior to departure; boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. Please plan your arrival accordingly—we will leave without you.

Merrymeeting is a 56′ motor vessel with a covered lower deck and open upper deck. Cruises run in light rain and other moderate weather conditions. Cruises may be cancelled in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions or unmet minimum ticket sales, and cancellations are made by the Captain on the day of the cruise. If the Museum cancels a cruise, we’d be happy to reschedule or issue a refund.

Only service animals are allowed on board. Pets and support animals are restricted to the south end of campus and not permitted on cruises or in any building.

The temperature on the water can vary throughout the day. Please come prepared with extra layers. Access to the boat requires negotiating a ramp down to the float. Merrymeeting is wheelchair accessible, but the two small bathrooms on board are not.

Passengers will remain on the boat for the length of the cruise, with the exception of Burnt Island Lighthouse Adventure. Merrymeeting’s professionally trained crew provides fascinating narration and a safe, comfortable cruise.

Hungry? We’re pleased to offer a snack bar onboard with Flight Deck beer, wine, soda and light snacks. Guests are welcome to bring aboard food and non-alcoholic beverages.

The purchase of tickets are subject to Terms & Conditions.

Get in touch

ahoy@maritimeme.org
(207) 433-1316 x331

Address

243 Washington St
Bath, ME 04530

We enjoy unexpected visits, but please do not send unsolicited donations to the collection.