Eastport, Maine

Eastport, Maine, sits at the edge of the continental United States, where Passamaquoddy Bay unfurls a quilt of islands, working lobster boats, and mossy shoreline, creating a cruise-port experience that feels intimate, authentic, and refreshingly unhurried. What sets it apart from larger ports is that every step ashore is steeped in maritime character—an easy, walkable waterfront, galleries and shops run by local families, and a coastline that invites visitors to slow down and listen to the tides. Signature experiences include guided lighthouse visits to Quoddy Head, sea-kayaking among protected coves, wildlife watching for seals and seabirds, and a connecting excursion to Campobello Island’s Roosevelt Cottage in Canada, all bookended by dramatic sunrises and the famously dramatic Fundy-style tides. Destinations reachable from Eastport range from Lubec’s seaside charms to the storied shores of Campobello Island and the protected bays that cradle the town, plus the working harbor itself with its colorful boats and fresh-caught seafood. Fleet features at this port prioritize small- to mid-sized ships, with shallow-draft berths, efficient tender operations, and on-call local operators ready to tailor shore experiences to your schedule. Onboard services for ships visiting Eastport are equally thoughtful, with enrichment talks on Passamaquoddy ecology, Maine lobster tastings and blueberry-led culinary demonstrations, and shipboard excursions designed to bring guests quickly from dock to trail, lighthouse to market, ensuring every call leaves passengers feeling they have discovered a truly distinctive corner of New England.