The foremost boating port north of Boston, Boothbay Harbor has long been a haven for sailors of all persuasions and destinations, not to mention the summer folk who own many of the old Maine cottages.When walking around town you will quickly find that, despite the ballooning population of 50,000 people in summer, the area’s 5,000 year-round residents and business owners tend to know each other on a first-name basis and enjoy Boothbay Harbor’s strong sense of community, welcoming returning visitors year after year.There is one waterfront Boothbay Cruiseport parking lot, but its gonna cost you, the less expensive ones are a good walk away.

While you're here, see lighthouses,seals,islands,coast wildlife,puffins,modern ships. In addition to puffins, passengers have an opportunity to view Maine's largest colony of endangered Roseate Terns, 200 of which nest among more than 2,000 Arctic and Common Terns. Tour participants have also been able to view Black Guillemots, Common Eiders, Laughing Gulls, and many other seabirds, plus Harbor Seals, Minke whales, Northern Gannets and Storm Petrels. If you would like to stay overnight, there are several charming Boothbay Harbor Cruise Port Hotels where you can savor the sleeping-by-the-sea experience.

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