In Maine, we have a long history with the Atlantic. It is the highway on which many of our ancestors came over on, it is where we find our delicious lobsters, and it has been the source of livelihood for many residents. We can be fascinated by the waves or the infinite amounts of mysteries hidden deep within the water. It is safe to say the coast has captured our attention in many ways. There is a boat ride in Bar Harbor, Maine, that will allow you to live a portion of that infatuation out this summer.

Downeast Windjammers is a company that takes the classic schooners and puts you on a cruise around the bay.

Hop on board one of these marvelous vessels to tour the surrounding Bar Harbor area by sea. You'll get to see things on Maine’s most beautiful coast from an entirely new perspective.

One of the most popular tours is the sunset cruise.

Get a ticket and hop on board Margaret Todd, a four-masted schooner that first set sail in 1998. Ever since, has hosted multiple voyages that showcase beautiful sunsets for thousands of guests.

As you sail along the coastline, you will see the rocky edges of Mount Desert Island like never before. Many people would say that this is the prettiest place to visit in Maine, and from the water, you will get a whole new view.

Watch the sunset behind the many islands as the last rays of sunlight illuminate the sky, painting the sky with an array of colors from orange to pink.

The cruises will set sail from mid-May all the way through October.

The duration of your ride will be anywhere from 90-120 minutes from May til mid-August. The time of the sail will lessen as the season goes on. Decreasing light heading into the fall season means shorter trips. Anytime you can get out on the sea and witness the sunset is a night well spent.

The Downeast Windjammers have many different cruises so the choice is up to you as to what boat ride in Bar Harbor, Maine, you will choose. Make sure to visit their website for ticket sales and any more information.

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