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    Bar Harbor by Land & Sea

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 4 hrs

    Discover the history of the privileged Bar Harbor area by driving through town and around gorgeous Acadia National Park before heading out to sea on a 151-foot schooner. ...
    Discover the history of the privileged Bar Harbor area by driving through town and around gorgeous Acadia National Park before heading out to sea on a 151-foot schooner. more...

    Discover the history of the privileged Bar Harbor area by driving through town and around gorgeous Acadia National Park before heading out to sea on a 151-foot schooner. After departing from the pier, you will settle in for a scenic and enlightening drive through Bar Harbor. The town became one of New England’s most exclusive destinations at the turn of the 20th century, attracting the likes of the Rockefellers, Carnegies and Vanderbilts, who built opulent summer “cottages” on Frenchman Bay. At Village Green, you will see Bar Harbor’s iconic cast-iron town clock and 19th-century bandstand. Continuing into Acadia National Park, you will follow the 27-mile road that loops through the spectacularly beautiful park. Back in town, you will board the Margaret Todd, a spacious four-masted schooner and head into Frenchman Bay for a closer look at the offshore wonders. As you sail around the immensely scenic island-dotted bay, you will hear commentary describing the points of interest and wildlife such as porpoises and bald eagles.


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    • Adult from: $269.00 USD
    • Child from: $199.00 USD
    DURATION 4 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    Bar Harbor Epicurean Experience

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2.5 hours

    Discover why Bar Harbor attracts so many foodies by sampling a variety of delectable dishes and treats made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. ...
    Discover why Bar Harbor attracts so many foodies by sampling a variety of delectable dishes and treats made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. more...

    OVERVIEW

    Discover why Bar Harbor attracts so many foodies by sampling a variety of delectable dishes and treats made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. As you walk about a mile or so around the Village Green in the heart of the city, you will sample imaginative and classic Maine dishes at four different venues. Your guide will be local and the entrepreneurs will be happy to share the histories of their businesses, so the experience will be enlightening. One of the most fascinating aspects is learning how Bar Harbor’s cuisine has evolved yet kept true to its roots. Maine’s official berry is the wild blueberry, so it may well be used in some of the signature dishes and treats. You can also expect to learn about Maine’s thriving lobster industry during this epicurean experience. You might hear how lobsters are caught and how their numbers are sustained to ensure that the industry continues to flourish.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Sample classic Maine delicacies at four venues around the Village Green.
    • Discuss the details of the dishes with the entrepreneurs, who will happily share the recipes.
    • Realize the importance of wild blueberries and lobsters to Maine’s cuisine.
    • Gain an historical perspective of Bar Harbor as you walk downtown.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $279.00 USD
    • Child from: $229.00 USD
    DURATION 2.5 hours
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    Acadia National Park

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2.25 hours

    Experience one of the most scenic drives on the East Coast of the United States during this memorable visit to Acadia National Park, the second-most visited park in the United States. ...
    Experience one of the most scenic drives on the East Coast of the United States during this memorable visit to Acadia National Park, the second-most visited park in the United States. more...

    Experience one of the most scenic drives on the East Coast of the United States during this memorable visit to Acadia National Park, the second-most visited park in the United States. Boarding your coach at the pier, you will set-off on the drive to Acadia National Park, first passing 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 20th century. Upon arrival at Acadia National Park, you will proceed along the 27-mile Park Loop Road taking in spectacular coastal, mountain and forest views.


    Next, you will travel along the ocean's edge, passing Sand Beach, Schooner Head Overlook, and the High Seas Estate, a beautiful mansion built by a wealthy gentleman whose wife perished on the Titanic before ever stepping foot in her dream home. Continuing on, you will pass Otter Cliffs and the gulf of Maine with beautiful views of the off shore islands, as well as travel through pine wood forests and past the Jordon Pond House. A beautiful view of the Penobscot Mountains and Bubbles Hill can be seen from this location. The park is home to over 50 species of mammals so keep your eyes peeled for moose, black bear and white tail deer as you make your way around the Park Loop Road. Weather and traffic/crowd conditions permitting, there will be a photo stop from atop the 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on North America's eastern seaboard. Here, you will have the opportunity to take in spectacular panoramic views and enjoy photo opportunities of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. This wonderful vantage point allows you to see how glaciers have carved through the granite cliffs to form a breathtaking landscape of lush forest, lakes and valleys. In the event the weather or traffic prevents a stop here, an alternate scenic photo stop will be made in the park at the tour guide's discretion.


    Following this last stop, you will re-board your coach and transfer back to the pier.


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    • Adult from: $179.00 USD
    • Child from: $149.00 USD
    DURATION 2.25 hours
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Timeless Echos

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2 1/2 hrs

    Browse two eye-opening museums – one candidly revealing Bar Harbor’s past, the other offering a glimpse into the lives of the area’s indigenous people. ...
    Browse two eye-opening museums – one candidly revealing Bar Harbor’s past, the other offering a glimpse into the lives of the area’s indigenous people. more...

    OVERVIEW

    Browse two eye-opening museums – one candidly revealing Bar Harbor’s past, the other offering a glimpse into the lives of the area’s indigenous people. The Bar Harbor Historical Society museum is located within La Rochelle, the city’s first Gilded Age mansion made of brick. Inside the 35-room former Bowdoin family residence, you will find exhibits that showcase the staggering wealth of the industrialists who built summer “cottages” in Bar Harbor during the late 1880s. The museum also details momentous historical events such as the Fire of 1947, which contributed to the end of the Gilded Age influence and spurred the redevelopment of the city that exists today. A short walk will bring you to the Abbe Museum, whose collection presents the rich history of the native Wabanaki people that lived in Maine for thousands of years. Through photography, artifacts, art work and digital interactives, the story of their conflicts, adaptation and survival is told in fascinating detail.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Visit the Bar Harbor Historical Society, which occupies a 35-room former Gilded Age mansion.
    • Gain insight into Bar Harbor’s history and how the city has changed since the Gilded Age.
    • Browse the Abbe Museum and learn about the Wabanaki, the area’s indigenous people.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $89.00 USD
    • Child from: $79.00 USD
    DURATION 2 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    Cadillac Mountain Scenic Panorama

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 1 1/2 hrs

    Drive the serpentine road that leads to the top of Cadillac Mountain and enjoy free time at the summit to take in the panoramic views. ...
    Drive the serpentine road that leads to the top of Cadillac Mountain and enjoy free time at the summit to take in the panoramic views. more...

    Drive the serpentine road that leads to the top of Cadillac Mountain and enjoy free time at the summit to take in the panoramic views. The mountain is the highest peak along the North Atlantic seaboard and the first place in the United States to see the sunrise from early October through early March. Its indigenous name – Wapuwoc – translates to “white mountain of the first light,” a reference to that distinction. As you ascend the mountain, the natural beauty of Acadia National Park will unfold. You will gaze out over pink granite cliffs and spruce woodlands. The higher you go the more spectacular the views, especially on a clear day. While walking about the summit, you will look out over Bar Harbour, the Porcupine Islands and Schoodic Peninsula. There is no better vantage point on Mount Desert Island. Later, you will enjoy magnificent views of the Victorian cottages and the Village Green in downtown Bar Harbor.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Follow a scenic road up Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on North America’s east coast.
    • Spend time exploring the summit and enjoying panoramic views of Bar Harbour and the islands.
    • See some of Bar Harbour’s most historical landmarks while driving through town.

    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


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    • Adult from: $89.00 USD
    • Child from: $59.00 USD
    DURATION 1 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    The Mountain & The Mansion

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 3 hrs

    Behold the natural beauty of Acadia National Park from atop Cadillac Mountain and the elegance of northern New England’s grandest Gilded Age mansion. ...
    Behold the natural beauty of Acadia National Park from atop Cadillac Mountain and the elegance of northern New England’s grandest Gilded Age mansion. more...

    Behold the natural beauty of Acadia National Park from atop Cadillac Mountain and the elegance of northern New England’s grandest Gilded Age mansion. Being the highest peak on the eastern shore of North America, Cadillac Mountain offers spectacular views of Bar Harbour and the islands just offshore. Tectonic and volcanic activity formed the mountain eons ago and until receding glaciers sheared off its top it was much higher. While taking in the panoramic views, you will learn about the area’s history and some of the most influential people that lived in Bar Harbour. Financier George Sullivan Bowdoin was among them and his 1903 La Rochelle is an extraordinary example of the opulence of the time. The 35-room residence sprawls over 13,000 square feet and features a grand wishbone staircase, intricate crown moldings and period furnishings. Your guided tour includes the rare privilege of viewing the third-floor servant quarters, followed by free time to explore further.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Follow a scenic road up Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on North America’s east coast.
    • Spend time exploring the summit and enjoying panoramic views of Bar Harbour and the islands.
    • Tour the finest Gilded Age mansion in northern New England and explore it further on your own.
    • Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Bar Harbour’s ultra-wealthy, early 20th-century residents.

    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


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    • Adult from: $129.00 USD
    • Child from: $99.00 USD
    DURATION 3 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    Victorian Villages Of Mount Desert Island

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2 hrs

    Admire the natural beauty and charming villages along the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island, which French explorer Samuel de Champlain named for its mountains. ...
    Admire the natural beauty and charming villages along the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island, which French explorer Samuel de Champlain named for its mountains. more...

    Admire the natural beauty and charming villages along the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island, which French explorer Samuel de Champlain named for its bare mountains. Be sure to look for birds along the way, as species ranging from bald eagles to scarlet tanagers live here. Ahead lie the palatial summer residences of Seal Harbor, the so-called “cottages” owned by the immensely wealthy. Northeast Harbor is another destination that is picture-perfect, especially with its many sailboats, yachts and lobster boats. You will be treated to a different waterfront perspective as you drive along Somes Sound, a deep lengthy waterway that an ancient glacier carved out of the landscape. Although not technically a fjord because its topography isn’t extremely vertical, the sound resembles the fjords commonly seen in Norway.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Behold the quaint villages on the island’s “quiet side.”
    • See lavish summer “cottages” once owned by the likes of John D. Rockefeller.
    • Drive along a sound that resembles a Norwegian fjord.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $99.00 USD
    • Child from: $79.00 USD
    DURATION 2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Acadia National Park Loop Road

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2 hrs

    Settle in for an immensely scenic drive along the 27-mile road that loops through Acadia National Park and stop along the way for photos at the most dramatic viewpoints. ...
    Settle in for an immensely scenic drive along the 27-mile road that loops through Acadia National Park and stop along the way for photos at the most dramatic viewpoints. more...

    Settle in for an immensely scenic drive along the 27-mile road that loops through Acadia National Park and stop along the way for photos at the most dramatic viewpoints. Frederick Law Olmstead, the landscape architect that famously designed New York’s Central Park, designed the loop road. Although construction began in 1922, the mostly coastal road wasn’t completed for more than three decades. As you will see firsthand, it was well worth the effort. Depending on the conditions and time of day, you may stop at precipitous Otter Cliff, the Sieur de Monts Spring or Thunder Hole, a small inlet carved out of the granite rocks. If the tidal conditions are just right, the water will rush into the cavern below and violently spew out high into the air with a thunderous roar. Enlightening commentary will enhance your understanding of this first national park created east of the Mississippi River.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Follow the gorgeous 27-mile roadway that loops through Acadia National Park.
    • Pass secluded beaches, panoramic overlooks and historical homes within the park.
    • Stop for photos at a dramatic overlook such as Thunder Hole.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $199.00 USD
    • Child from: $149.00 USD
    DURATION 2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Let's Take A Selfie - Bar Harbor

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 3 1/2 hrs

    Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Bar Harbor, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. ...
    Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Bar Harbor, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. more...

    Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Bar Harbor, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.


    As you walk and ride through Bar Harbor, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
    • Otter Cliff.
    • Jordan Pond
    • Shore Path
    • Village Green

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Get ready to be blown away by the breathtaking views of Acadia National Park!
    • Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Bar Harbor.
    • Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
    • Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
    • Stand before precipitous Otter Cliff, a dramatic vertical wall of granite along the sea.
    • Walk along the scenic Shore Path that hugs the rocky coastline.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $199.00 USD
    • Child from: $159.00 USD
    DURATION 3 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    Acadia National Park Loop Road & Aceanarium

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 3 hrs

    Enjoy a leisurely drive on the gorgeous 27-mile road that winds through Acadia National Park and observe some of the most extraordinary offshore marine life in the Mount Desert Oceanarium. ...
    Enjoy a leisurely drive on the gorgeous 27-mile road that winds through Acadia National Park and observe some of the most extraordinary offshore marine life in the Mount Desert Oceanarium. more...

    Enjoy a leisurely drive on the gorgeous 27-mile road that winds through Acadia National Park and observe some of the most extraordinary offshore marine life in the Mount Desert Oceanarium. On the way to the park, you will travel through Bar’s Harbor’s meticulously preserved historic district, a setting that showcases the grandeur of Gilded Age architecture. While following the park’s winding loop road, you will come across scenic highlights such as Otter Cliff, the spewing blowholes at Thunder Hole, the only stretch of sand on the park’s rocky coast and the Bubbles, two rounded mountains that retreating glaciers shaped during the last Ice Age. You will delve even deeper into the natural world at the oceanarium, where a marine biologist guide may show you rare blue Maine lobsters, green crabs and sea cucumbers. A juvenile humpback whale skeleton can be seen in an outbuilding that was once a lobster hatchery.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Follow the gorgeous 27-mile roadway that loops through Acadia National Park.
    • View some of the unusual local marine life at the Mount Desert Oceanarium.
    • Admire the Gilded Age architecture in Bar Harbor’s historic district.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $219.00 USD
    • Child from: $179.00 USD
    DURATION 3 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Discover The Elegance Of Bar Harbor By Foot

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 3 hrs

    This Walking tour lets you see how Bar Harbor has changed over time by visiting key landmarks that tell the story. ...
    This Walking tour lets you see how Bar Harbor has changed over time by visiting key landmarks that tell the story. more...

    OVERVIEW

    This Walking tour lets you see how Bar Harbor has changed over time by visiting key landmarks that tell the story. Beginning with the intriguing exhibits at Abbe Museum, you will gain an understanding of the indigenous Wabanaki people. The Indigenous people were the fabulously rich who built Gilded Age mansions in the late 1880s and how the Fire of 1947 – which burned for nearly a month, often out of control – instigated the rebuilding of the city that stands today. To add texture to the story, you will also see some of the historical buildings that reflect different architectural trends, including the Art Deco-designed Criterion Theatre, the Victorian-style Shore Path Cottage and St. Saviour’s, a 19th-century American Shingle-style church that boasts the largest number of Tiffany stained-glass windows in Maine. Urban oases such as the Village Green and seaside Agamont Park have also been prominent elements in Bar Harbor’s layout, which pays homage to the past while embracing the future.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Visit landmarks that show how Bar Harbor has evolved over the centuries.
    • Delve into Bar Harbor’s fascinating past by browsing Abbe Museum.
    • Recognize how the architectural trends have changed since the opulent Gilded Age.
    • See greenspaces that have played important roles in Bar Harbor’s history.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • This is a walking tour and we recommend to Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $89.00 USD
    • Child from: $79.00 USD
    DURATION 3 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2
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    Guided Sea Kayaking

    Bar Harbor, Maine

    Duration 2 1/2 hrs

    Admire the glorious sights of Frenchman Bay while paddling a kayak among the forested Porcupine Islands that lie just offshore. ...
    Admire the glorious sights of Frenchman Bay while paddling a kayak among the forested Porcupine Islands that lie just offshore. more...

    Admire the glorious sights of Frenchman Bay while paddling a kayak among the forested Porcupine Islands that lie just offshore. Your tandem kayak will be a breeze to maneuver, especially after a few helpful hints from the guide. Be sure to ask about the amusing mnemonic that makes it easy to remember the names of the five islands within the Porcupine archipelago, each of which has its own distinct features. The coast of Burnt Island looks like charcoal ashes, Long Island is the lengthiest and Bald Island was once deforested for grazing livestock. The guide will also provide enlightening commentary about the local geology, history and wildlife, which is considerable. You can expect to see harbor seals, porpoises, cormorants and bald eagles, whose giant stick nests can be seen high in the trees. Another highlight is viewing the opulent summer “cottages” on Frenchman Bay built by the likes of the Rockefellers, Carnegies and Vanderbilts.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Paddle a tandem kayak among the naturally beautiful Porcupine Islands in Frenchman Bay.
    • Look for seals, porpoises and birds such as majestic bald eagles.
    • Pass lavish “cottages” that wealthy industrialists built during the Gilded Age.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $119.00 USD
    • Child from: $99.00 USD
    DURATION 2 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 3
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NCL makes arrangements for Guests for shore excursions solely for the convenience of the Guest; NCL does not act on behalf of or supervise the parties or persons who own, furnish, or operate such excursions, and the same are provided by independent contractors. NCL assumes no responsibility for, nor guarantees the performance of, any such excursion provider, and Guests acknowledge that NCL shall not be liable for losses or injuries arising from the acts or omissions of such provider.

Participation in activities and excursions may involve physical exertion, and may be potentially hazardous or dangerous. It is the responsibility of each individual to determine whether you are capable of engaging in any activity. Participation in any activity or excursion is at your own risk.

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Our group shore excursions are offered in English. Depending on the booking situation, various excursions are also offered in German, Spanish, French, Italian or Russian (minimum number of 30 participants). The tours offered may vary from cruise to cruise. Please see the detailed information for your shore excursion on board.