MAINE ITINERARY

 

 

 

Camden - Camden

7 day Itinerary

 

Day One: Join your yacht in Camden Harbor.  Visit the many shops and restaurants near the waterfront.  Leave Camden to explore Penobscot Bay. Either cruise down towards Owls Head or across to Islesboro Island.  Anchor off Pulpit Harbor, one of the prettiest and most protected anchorages on the coast.  

Day Three: Cruise down to Vinalhaven, the southernmost of the larger islands in Penobscot Bay. With its rugged shoreline, satellite islands, and scores of coves and anchorages. The eastern shore is full of gunkholes (deep indentations which may dry out at low tide) to explore. 

After having lunch, make your way over to Winter Harbor, one of the most rustic and unspoiled anchorages in Vinalhaven.  Be sure to visit Seal Bay, equal to Winter Harbor for its unspoiled scenic beauty.   

Day Four: A short early morning cruise will have you on the Isle au Haut, a great place to stretch your legs, with over 30 miles of hiking trails belonging to Acadia National Park.  Or stop at Butter Island, west of Deer Isle.  It's a great day stop for a beach picnic or a walk up Montserrat Hill for a wonderful view of the surrounding islands. 

After lunch cruise to Northeast Harbor.  On the main street you will find attractive galleries and boutiques.  Take a taxi ride up to one of the many trails offered by Acadia National Park. 

Day Five: Leave early for Hancock Point in Frenchman's Bay.  Sorrento Harbor in Frenchman Bay has beautiful views of Cadillac Mountain and Mount Desert Island.  Enjoy a seafood lunch before cruising back to Bar Harbor.

Very interesting art galleries, gourmet grocery, general stores and wine shops line Cottage Street.  Take a ride up Cadillac Mountain for an incredible view of the surrounding islands.   

Day 6: After finishing breakfast, cruise up Eggemoggin Reach.  If you get away early you can go around the north end of Long Island and then south-southwest to the mouth of the Reach.  Eggemoggin Reach is often clear of fog even when it is thick elsewhere, and as its name implies, you can usually reach either up or down.  If you fancy classic wooden boats, swing by Center Harbor and check out the beauties that are usually floating about in close proximity to Joel White's yard. After lunch continue on to Buck's Harbor and enter on either side of Harbor Island. 

Day 7: Before breakfast enjoy a brisk walk ashore.  Then cross over to Dark Harbor, Islesboro Island for lunch.  It's a short cruise across to Camden for your last night aboard.

Day 8: Disembark in Camden.