If you take the 5:45 p.m. ferry from Portland to Long Island, you’ve probably seen one of our favorite passengers, Watson the Bullmastiff, with his…
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A New View of Casco Bay
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Each summer, in addition to welcoming our friends from away, the team at Casco Bay Lines is joined by at least one summer intern. Say…
Looking for a Summer Escape? Come Cruise Casco Bay With Us!
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Whether you have all day or just a couple of hours, the best way to see Casco Bay is from the deck of one of…
Remembering the Soldiers of the Fifth Maine Regiment
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Back in the fall we released a documentary about our history. It was incredibly popular and we began to realize that we weren’t the only…
Meet Our Crew: Rob Anderson, World Traveler
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Growing up on a cattle ranch in Utah, Rob Anderson didn’t have a connection to Maine until a mission call to serve the Mormon Church…
Springing to Life on Casco Bay
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The calendar may say spring, but recent temperatures and weather patterns remind us that April can still be winter-like here in Maine. The arrival of…
What’s in a Name? Exploring the Heritage of Casco Bay.
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Evidence of early Native American life has been found throughout Casco Bay’s islands. Rich estuaries filled with fish, lobsters, and other sea life brought many…
Following the Compass Arrow: Navigating Casco Bay
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Our captains know their stuff. On a calm, clear day, they know the route to Peaks Island or down the bay like the backs of…
Meet Our Crew – Captain Bill Wanzer, a Man of the People
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On the warmest day of February, with the fog lifting, Captain Bill Wanzer stands in his floating office atop the Machigonne II. It’s his first…
Cruising Casco Bay Isn’t Just a Summer Thing
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When you think of Casco Bay Lines, your mind probably drifts off to warm, sunny days in July—toting your kids and their sand toys off…