Local Connections: Best of Both Worlds with Captain John
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- Thunder Hole
- Acadia National Park
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover the majestic beauty of Acadia National Park and meet a local lobster fisherman that introduces his craft, on this 3-hour adventure. Board your motorcoach and begin a leisurely drive along the stunning coastline of Acadia for sweeping views of rugged shoreline, evergreen forests, and mountain summits. You'll travel down the Park's spectacular 27-mile Loop Road. Your journey will take you along the ocean's edge passing the natural phenomena of Otter Cliff, Schooner Head and Thunder Hole. Traffic permitting, you'll make a photo stop along the way. Next, peek into the world of Maine's lobster industry when a licensed Maine lobsterman introduces the life cycle of the lobster, demonstrates the use of authentic traps, and shows you how these creatures are caught. Enjoy a short stroll back to the pier with your guide or stay in town to explore the shops, boutiques and restaurants on your own.
Special Notes:
All stops within the park are based on dedicated coach parking being available at the stops. There are 20 steps down to the base of Thunder Hole, which can be wet and slippery. A fine view may be had from the top of the steps.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart pier, enter Acadia National and begin drive along Park Loop Road/Ocean Drive
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:30
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 75
- Steps:
- 3
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
20 minute photo stop (Sieur, Schooner Head, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Time at site:
- 00:20
- Free time at site:
- 20
- Inside visit:
- No
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 100
- Steps:
- 10
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Depart Photo stop and return to the Bar Harbor
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:30
Arrive drop off location and walk to local establishment
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:15
Arrive local establishment for 20 min. talk by your tour guide about the Gilded Age
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:20
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Steps:
- 3
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
Lobster experience talk and demo with Captain John
- Time at site:
- 00:55
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
Depart for leisurely walk back to pier, guests may stay in town at end of tour
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:10