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Penobscot Bay Cruises

Are you tired of crowded tourist attractions?
We offer private tours aboard the "Betselma"

Seals sunbathe on Minot Island Ledge

  Discover the Maine you can only see from the water…
Watch the working lobster boats, see the large Maine windjammers under sail, look for sea birds (including eagles), and porpoise playing in the bay.  The sights and sounds of 
Penobscot Bay will delight and relax you. 
  Capt. Bex has over 35 years of sailing experience, and narrates each trip.  You'll learn a little about lobstering, see and hear some history of the large estates along the coast and out on the islands, and find out how the
"Betselma" got her name.
  Children (and adults) are invited to steer the boat when  conditions permit it.  We've received photos of second generation kids at the wheel of the
"Betselma"...which goes to show you that once you've come out with us, you'll  likely be  back again and again.
   You'll be able to see up to
3 different lighthouses on your trip.  Curtis Island Light  is seen on both the 1 & 2 hour trips as we leave Camden Harbor for the bay.  Indian Island Lighthouse is seen on the 1 hour coastal cruise, and Grindle point Lighthouse is seen on the 2 hour island cruise.  Both trips can be combined for a wonderful 3 hour trip!  Spend the morning...or the afternoon on beautiful Penobscot Bay. If you're a lighthouse buff  be sure to tell the Capt. and he'll get a little closer so you can get those perfect lighthouse photos!

Indian Island Lighthouse

   The "Betselma" offers private trips by the hour, leaving the dock at one of our
scheduled times. You may take a 1, 2 or 3 hour trip along our coastal and island routes. Just you and /or your family or friends will enjoy personal attention from Capt. Les Bex
and 1st mate Linda Bartlett.
     Reservations must be made at least one day before your trip and a 50% deposit is
required. Payment  in full before departure.
     Booking several weeks in advance will usually assure you the date & time you'd like to go.
     Deposits will only be refunded if you cancel your trip 24 hours or more before departure, or the Captain cancels a trip for any reason (usually poor  weather conditions). 
If you have a "rain date" in mind, be sure to let us know.


     Rates are $200 per hour.  You may bring food and beverages on board, including beer & wine.
     A complimentary bottle of champagne will be offered to those departing at 4 pm or later. 


   
Call, write or email to reserve.            Penobscot Bay Cruises
                                                                      P.O. Box 1425
                                                                      Camden, Maine 04843
     Phone anytime: 207-236-4446

     
Email:  Betselma@midcoast.com
                     
 
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