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Bar Harbor, Maine, US

Overview

Overview

Once the exclusive summer resort of America's fabulously wealthy, today Bar Harbor is an artists' enclave and gateway to the rich natural beauty of Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. Watch for white-tail deer and other wildlife and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park. Attend an authentic "Downeast" lobster bake. Sample shore excursions: Acadia National Park & Carriage Ride; Coastal Sea Kayaking; The Ultimate Island Experience - A Private Luncheon at Frenchman's Bay.


Canada/New England Cruise - Bar Harbor, Maine

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


A Panoramic Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park



Duration: Approximately 1½ Hours
Price : $

 

Visit the Bar Harbor of yesteryear, when it was one of the most exclusive resorts in the world. As painters, poets and authors began to speak of the island’s natural beauty, America's elite, including the Astors, Fords, Morgans, Rockefellers, Carnegies, and Vanderbilts, transformed the island with elegant estates often referred to as "cottages." Your tour begins with a drive past the Vill... more info




A Walk in the Park (Ocean Trail Hike)



Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
Price : $

 

Discover the spectacular natural beauty and fascinating history of one of the most gorgeous islands in America. This walk along the rockbound coast provides the perfect setting for your guide/naturalist to introduce you to all the wonders of Acadia National Park. As waves crash against granite, you’ll learn about the powerful glacial activity that gave the Maine coast its unique identity,... more info




Acadia National Park



Duration: Approximately 2¼ Hours
Price : $

 

Featuring one of the most scenic drives on the east coast, Acadia is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. You will first pass through the quaint town of Bar Harbor to view some of the charming Victorian Mansions built by America’s rich and famous at the turn of the century. Entering the National Park, your journey along the 27-mile Park Loop Road will take you alon... more info




Acadia National Park & Carriage Ride



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

 

Acadia National Park features an impressive 57 miles of rustic carriage roads which weave through the park. After a short drive along a portion of the Park Loop Road, you will travel back in time on a 15-passenger horse-drawn carriage for a one hour scenic ride around Day Mountain on the carriage trails, noted as the best example of turn-of-the-century "broken stone" roads in America today. Bui... more info




Acadia National Park & Lobster Bake



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

   

This tour combines the highlights of the Acadia National Park tour with a true "Downeast" lobster bake. You will first pass through the quaint town of Bar Harbor and drive by opulent summer "cottages" before entering Acadia National Park. A journey along Park Loop Road will take you past the spectacular scenery of Maine's rocky coastline. Continue past Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs and the Jordan ... more info




Bar Harbor by Land and Sea



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Take in Bar Harbor's stunning scenery by land and sea on this relaxing half-day excursion. Step back in time to the turn of the century when Bar Harbor was one of the most exclusive resorts in the world. From the comfort of your deluxe motor coach, your tour begins as you pass the Village Green where you will see the town clock and the village bandstand where many townspeople often gathered on ... more info




Best of Both Worlds



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Encompassing the best that Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island have to offer, this tour includes the beautiful scenery of Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain and a chance to learn about the fascinating world of the lobster fisherman. Visit the Oceanarium and the elusive world of the Gilded Age with a visit to a restored turn-of-the-century "cottage." Your scenic drive along Park Loop Road... more info




Cadillac Mountain & Lunch at Jordan Pond House



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

   

On this tour, you will have an opportunity to visit a portion of beautiful Acadia National Park and, weather permitting, ride to the top of Cadillac Mountain--the highest point on the east coast of the United States, where you have magnificent views of Frenchman Bay and the Town of Bar Harbor. You will also participate in a charming tradition established in the early 1870s, popovers at the Jord... more info




Step Back in Time: A Victorian Walking Tour



Duration: Approximately 1½ Hours
Price : $

 

Step back in time to the turn of the century, when Bar Harbor was the world’s most exclusive and illustrious resort and stately Victorian mansions belonged to fabulously wealthy summer residents trying to outdo each other with lavish parties. Your costumed guide--perhaps he is the Vanderbilt's carriage driver, or she is a maid from the nearby Rockefeller estate--will share tales of a magn... more info




The Ultimate Island Experience: A Private Luncheon at Frenchman Bay



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

The pleasure of your company is requested for an elegant Maine lobster bake luncheon. For this exclusive tour, a uniformed chauffeur will pick you up at the pier area in a stretch limousine or a deluxe limo van to visit the Ocean Drive section of Acadia National Park. You'll also visit Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor, home to Victorian "cottages" that have been handed down from generation to g... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 17.4 26.9 7.9 3.17
Feb 20.2 29.8 10.6 2.51
Mar 30.8 39.4 22.1 3.45
Apr 42.6 51.8 33.3 3.37
May 54.1 64.6 43.5 3.47
Jun 63.2 73.4 52.9 3.44
Jul 68.6 78.7 58.5 3.24
Aug 67.1 77.1 57.1 3.15
Sep 58.6 68.5 48.6 3.59
Oct 47.3 56.6 38.0 3.32
Nov 37.1 44.7 29.5 3.71
Dec 23.8 32.3 15.3 3.46

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