Oyster Tasting Cruises

Learn about oyster farming from some of Maine’s premier oyster growers on this tasty 2.5-hour coastal cruise! Hear how oysters are cultivated, harvested, and taken to market, and discover why the watersheds where they are grown impact their flavor. Each guest will receive a ticket for a dozen oysters on the half-shell and a beverage of choice, including selections from our beer and wine list. With scenic views, wildlife sightings, sit back and learn about Maine’s oyster industry, then sample some of the tastiest treats the Maine coast has to offer. Additional oysters can be purchased aboard for $3 each. Tickets for ages 6 & under include ½ dozen oysters and a beverage.

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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, May 24, June 7, August 16, September 20, October 4 & 18; 3:30 pm

Adults, $90; 6–17 years, $65; under 6, $40

Two women standing on a boat's deck, looking out over a body of water with trees on the distant shoreline, smiling and enjoying the view.
A person shucking oysters at an educational display with a sign about the ecology of the bay, and a tray of lemon wedges in the foreground.
A white boat named 'MERRYMEETING' with red and blue accents sailing on a body of water under a cloudy sky, with green trees visible in the background.
Person holding a tray of fresh oysters with lemon wedges and condiments, while another person is pouring hot sauce over oysters in the background.
Person wearing a white hat and dark clothing on a boat, overlooking the water with a clear sky and sailboats in the distance.
People sitting on a boat with an American flag, on a sunny day with blue sky and water, industrial cranes visible in the background.
A man and woman standing inside a boat, looking out the window at a body of water with trees in the distance.
Person shucking oysters at a seafood stand, wearing gloves and a wrist bracelet with a yellow band.
View of a calm body of water with sailboats in the distance, a forested shoreline on the left, and a blue sky with scattered clouds, as seen from a boat with a metal railing and mesh netting in the foreground.

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

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