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5 Night Wild Maine Escape Exploring Downeast and Acadia National Park Cruise from Portland

Ship: National Geographic Sea Lion
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023 from Portland, United States
Ended: Sunday, Sep 10, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023 departure of the National Geographic Sea Lion. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Tuesday - Sep 5, 2023
Portland, United States
Portland, United States      
Arrive in Portland, Maine, and board the National Geographic Sea Lion.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Sep 6, 2023
Coastal Navigation, United States
Coastal Navigation, United States      
Hurricane Island, United States      
Spend the morning winding in and out of the many islands along Maine's southern coast by kayak, paddleboard, and Zodiac. With no firm schedule, we're free to follow the wildlife and the scenery, making the most of our time in this rugged seascape. Later, we may have the opportunity to visit Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership, an innovative, hands-on research and science education program. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Thursday - Sep 7, 2023
Eastern Egg Rock, Maine
Eastern Egg Rock, Maine      
Monhegan, Maine      
Wake up this morning off of Eastern Egg Rock, where an ambitious project to restore seabird colonies begun in the 1970s has led to the return of Atlantic puffins-a true conservation success story. Tour the island in Zodiacs on the lookout for nesting pairs of puffins. Continue to Monhegan, a small island with a rich history. Often disputed by warring European countries, Monhegan spent time as a British fishing camp and a 19th-century artists' colony. Visit art galleries in its tiny community of about 70 full-time residents, go on a hike, and see the Monhegan Lighthouse that looks out over this remote outpost. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Friday - Sep 8, 2023
Penobscot Bay, Maine, United States
Penobscot Bay, Maine, United States      
North Haven Island, Maine, United States      
Scattered with islets, Penobscot Bay is a fantastic place to explore by Zodiac, and, conditions permitting, by kayak or paddleboard. We'll spend the morning discovering its secret coves and stunning scenery, watching for wildlife and photographing vistas of rocky islands, boats moored in village harbors, and solitary lighthouses poised on the shore. In the afternoon, anchor off North Haven Island and go kayaking and paddleboarding, or enjoy a hike ashore. Join the staff at Turner Farm for a tour of their organic farm, and then gather at the barn for a farm-to-table dinner as the sun sets. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Saturday - Sep 9, 2023
Schoodic Peninsula, United States
Schoodic Peninsula, United States      
Our adventure continues up the coast to the stunning Schoodic Peninsula, a lesser-known part of Acadia National Park located on the mainland. Discover its lush spruce forests and granite shores during a full day of exploration on hikes and by kayak, Zodiac, and paddleboard. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Sunday - Sep 10, 2023
Portland, United States
Portland, United States      
This morning, National Geographic Sea Lion arrives in Portland where we disembark. (B)