Enjoy a Day at Sea on the Maine Coast

Watch the full moon rise while taking in the breathtaking views of Saco Bay after your sunset sail. Indulge in handcrafted, lunar-themed cocktails as you experience a captivating immersion into the natural wonders of the Maine coast during the full moon.

Embark on a sailing adventure on the Maine coastline and enjoy an amazing private charter journey with friends and family. Connect with the rich history of the eight beautiful islands that surround Kennebunkport and explore varying wildlife throughout your trip. Opt to add a picnic lunch prepared by our expert culinary team to enjoy on the water. Journey on the coastline with this sail as you see the longest beach in Maine, watch lobstermen work and enjoy the sunshine. At the end of the day, time your sail with a sunset cruise.

Enjoy an unforgettable excursion on the waters of Saco Bay while local Maine Fisherman, Captain Shawn, guides you through the daily routines of a Maine Lobsterman. You will experience first hand the lobster fishing industry and its sustainable future in Maine. Enjoy a hands-on experience as you pull lobster traps to measure and catalog the lobsters before returning them to the water for full growth. Participate in the excitement of hauling up the traps or sit back and relax as you cruise near picturesque lighthouses and the serene coast of Saco Bay. Consider extending your time on the water for a few additional hours fishing in these protected waters. After your adventure, join Executive Chef Mathew Woolf for a private cooking class in which you can learn to create your own elevated dish using freshly caught lobster, or sit down for a lobster dinner at White Barn Inn Restaurant.

Head out fishing on the Maine coast with Captain Shawn, a talented Maine Guide and Captain and enjoy a fishing adventure of your choice curated by the White Barn Inn Team. Select from a 2-hour local adventure, a half-day off shore experience, an early morning fly fishing excursion, full day off shore trip or a deep sea shark and tuna adventure. Open to all levels of fishing experience, enjoy the crown jewel of the Maine coast as you pursue your fishing passions, and work with our Front Desk Team to determine the fishing experience that fits your interests. For longer trips, elevate your experience with a picnic prepared by White Barn Inn’s expert culinary team to enjoy on the water.

Venture to the sea to learn how to sail with custom sailing lessons. Open to all levels of sailors, build your sailing skills with an expert crew on the Maine coast. Available for individual or double lessons, hop aboard a 15-20 foot sailboat to learn the ropes, build confidence, connect with nature and find tranquility in Kennebunk.

Get a front seat view of Maine’s diverse and abundant marine wildlife and take a peek at harbor seals, humpback and minke whales, lobsters, hermit crabs, porpoise, terns, gulls, cormorants, sunfish, dogfish, basking sharks and more. Learn of Maine’s conservation efforts and sustainable fishing practices that play important roles in protecting and preserving Maine’s marine ecosystems for future generations to enjoy from Captain Shawn Tibbetts, licensed Maine Guide with more than 20 years of experience. See the beauty of the Wood Island Lighthouse up close as well as the Saco River, Biddeford Pool, Camp Ellis, and the longest beach in Maine.

Cruise around the Maine coast on a 40’ sailboat on your own private tour of the beautifully restored Wood Island Lighthouse and Keepers House, one of the only lighthouses in Maine that invites guests inside for a behind-the-scenes look. Uncover a picturesque day luxuriating under the brilliant sunshine as you venture into a quintessential New England lighthouse.