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johncudw Says: Sleep in cabins and get to participate in running the ship.Many day cruise, Not a three hour tour.These folks are hoisting up the main sail.The ships are mainly schooners like they have in the America's Cup races. Average ship holds 20 people,some more than that.Looks like...
painterdave Says: Rockland is a major town with the fishing business using a wharf. You can drive and park and walk along the area and docks to see the activities. Featured below are shots from the fishery off loading fish that will be used for bait for the lobster traps. If you like to see...
painterdave Says: There are plenty of beaches to walk along, and also rocks abound where the waves crash and the sea gulls fly. Just don't get too close to the edge of a rock cliff, as some people have slipped and didn't make it out.Here are some photos of things you will see along the water...
painterdave Says: Once a year the whole town of Rockland turns out to celebrate Lobster with a giant parade. People from all over Maine come to participate. There are marching bands, bands on floats, numerous bagpipe bands, air bands, clowns, shriners and festival princesses and a queen, plus...
Ferry to Monhegan Island, Penobscot Bay, Maine
ladyanne Says: This is the car ferry that runs back and forth to Monhegan Island, Maine, one of the most important islands in Maine that has kept the tradition of a true fishing trade and lifestyle of island life.Including the school that services all of the island children.This island is...
Stern view from Sailboat Chance Along. Camden Hill
ladyanne Says: Rockland Harbor...Rockland, Maine.Seacoast of Maine....nothing like sailing the Maine waters..we were hoping for more Wind.The famous Camden Hills in the background. For those who remember "Peyton Place", this is where it was filmed. Camden, Maine.
1 Review and 179 Opinions My husband booked a romance package at the Samoset for our anniversary, which was pricey but...
Miller's Lobster Company: Lobster with an awesome view
painterdave Says: Miller's is a drive south out of Rockland, a drive than is beautiful and you reward yourself with eating lobster on a small dock with a great view of the bay. I would choose this place over any restaurant in Rockland, not only for the fresh lobster that they catch themselves...
Lincolnville Lobster Company: More Lobster Heaven
painterdave Says: Lincolnville is located between Rockland and Belfast on a nice drive inland of the bays. When you come to Lincolnville this lobster pound restaurant is located right on the beach. There are three other seafood places, and during my trip I tried two. I am covering the other...
AnitaJRT Says: Just watching the sun set, and then the stars. GLORIOUS! Sorry about the hook in the middle of the sunset picture. Anything dry! LOL
On deck, enjoying the great...
AnitaJRT Says: On deck, enjoying the great food! Notice the formal attire, mandatory of course.
Via car or bus from Portland,...
AnitaJRT Says: Via car or bus from Portland, we had caught a cheap flight out of Philadelphia. You can arrange the ground transportation through the schooner.The Schooner carries a small sailboat and a couple of rowboats for venturing into a small town. We usually put down anchor in...
Rockland Lighhouse Museum Store.: Biggest "Light House" Store in the World, Rockland
ladyanne Says: Full of all kinds of "Lighthouse" Memorabilia, prints, sculptures, momentoes, history, books, etc. Coastal art and prints, clothes, book stores, art store supplies, cafes, etc.
Be sure to get your 'sea legs'...
AnitaJRT Says: Be sure to get your 'sea legs' before venturing too close to the port side!
AnitaJRT Says: Pack light (no room to store items in the cabins) but pack for a variety of weather. We had everything from bright sunny days to dank and dismal, bone chilling fog. Foul weather gear please. My rubber deck shoes were my best friends during this trip! This boat has a huge...
painterdave Says: Southeast of Rockland there is Owl's Head State Park. Great photo ops and a pathway to visit a lighthouse are to be found. You can walk easily to this place and even lay out a blanket and picnic on a sunny day. The lighthouse is very picturesque.. see photos. They have...
Rockland Public Pier, Rockland Harbor, Maine
ladyanne Says: Off Route One just a minute away is the Rockland Public Pier and Landing. On Rockland Harbor you will have a view of the Breakwater Lighthouse and walkway which is a mile long and can be walked, also the boats and an opportunity to sign up for a sail on the "Morning in...
Rockland Public Landing, Harbor, Maine
ladyanne Says: Rockland is one of the nicest harbors you will visit and see. Beautiful and known for it's deep moorings and safe keeping.This public landing hosts many traveling sailling vessels and pleasure cruise boats.A place to stop and anchor for a bit of respit, with a shower and new...
Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland, Maine
ladyanne Says: The Maine Lighthouse Museum is in Rockland Maine. And a must for the lover of lighthouses.There is a great museum store.This PHOTO is of the "Breakwater Lighthouse" in the Rockland Maine Harbor. One of many in the area.
Breakwater Lighthouse, Rockland Maine Harbor
ladyanne Says: This Maine lighthouse is called the Breakwater Lighthouse, it is on a breakwater walkway that is open to the public and is a mile long. The lighthouses of Maine....are a history of now and then....a beacon for all sea going wayfarers for generations. Maine has the most...
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Rockland Celebrates The Lobster
Every summer the whole town of Rockland turns out to make a 4 days festival celebrating the Lobster. Thousands of Lobsters are consumed, posters and souvenirs sold, music is performed and on a...
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AnitaJRT's Rockland Maine -- Schooner Adventure
The temps were cool, but the company was fine. Enjoy our fellow shipmates and the scenery as we sailed up and down the coast of Maine. This schooner has no other form of power besides the wind -- see...
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Rockland, Maine..Seacoast Town..Boats and Lobsters
Rockland is my second favorite seacoast town. Portland being my first. Most people know it for it's Huge "Lobster Festival" in August. I know it for it is where my brother docks his sailboat in the...
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Rockland - Port for Windjammer Schooners
Nice place to sit at the docks or walk around and take pictures. Light is better in the morning or evening
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Rockland, Maine - Gateway to Penobscot Bay
Our reason for stopping in Rockland was to see a lighthouse. It is a small town ... with a beautiful location! I thought the harbor was especially nice. There was a very nice sandy beach at the edge...
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