Today is the autumnal equinox—when the day and night are perfectly equal. It’s a bittersweet moment for some of us as we bid farewell to the long days of summer. But worry not friends! Fall is also an iconic season to cruise around Casco Bay.
And there are lots of cruises to choose from this fall, including one that has just been voted as “Portland, Maine’s Best Kept Secret”. Check out this new video about some of our cruises to get your inspiration flowing.
But first, a quick recap: 2025 was a truly magical summer cruise season.
Our fifth annual Cruising Casco Bay Concert Series was a resounding hit. Thousands of us gathered for six nights from July to September. We set sail, danced, cheered, took photos of the sun setting over the calm waters of Casco Bay, and threw our empty drink cans into CLYNK bags to get them recycled and raise funds for Friends of Casco Bay.
A huge thanks to all the bands who wowed the crowds, our amazing sponsors WCLZ and CLYNK, and everyone who joined us for the events and contributed to their success.
Gina and the Red Eyed Flight Crew perform on 2025 concert cruise.
But just because the days are shortening, it doesn’t mean you can’t still get out on Casco Bay. Fall is a beautiful time to be on the water!
Here are three ways to experience a cruise this fall:
- The Mailboat Run was just voted as “Portland, Maine’s Best Kept Secret” in the Portland, Maine Best of 2025 Awards! The cruise offers a unique chance to experience Maine’s rugged coastline onboard a true working boat. The mailboat delivers freight of all shapes and sizes to the island communities year-round and takes approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours in total. Learn more here.
- The Sunset Cruise: Interested in watching the sun set over Portland with a picnic dinner and a thermos of your favorite beverage? Relax with friends and family with the Sunset Run. Get your info here.
- The Sunrise Cruise: This one requires an early wake-up up but what is more life-affirming than watching the sun rise over the serene ocean as seagulls, seals and you and your great friends welcome the new day? Learn how early you’ll need to wake up here.
Finally, keep in mind that you could host your very own cruise! The Bay Mist is available for private charter year-round. We’re able to accommodate groups of up to 250 with room for food, drinks, and entertainment along the way—either to an island or just to cruise around Casco Bay. Learn more here.
Happy cruising!