Explore the islands
From the Portland and Yarmouth locations, use our Casco Bay guide to begin planning an island outing suited to your boat and experience.
Coastal Escapes · Freedom Boat Club of Maine
Salt air.
A fresh perspective.
Harbor views, island exploring, fishing, and lunch by the water. Discover Maine’s coast from Portland, Yarmouth, and Kennebunk.
Portland · Yarmouth · Kennebunk
Find your kind of coastal day.
From a relaxed harbor cruise to a day exploring Casco Bay, start with the experience you want to share.
Take in the waterfront
See Maine’s working harbors and coastal scenery from the water. Leave time for an unhurried cruise and a few favorite photos.
Bring the fishing gear
Make time for mackerel or striper fishing on Casco Bay. Ask about suitable areas, then check current rules and any required registration.
Make lunch part of it
Plan a waterfront meal or bring a picnic on board. Confirm restaurant hours and docking arrangements before you leave the marina.
Three coastal starting points
Choose where your escape begins.
Portland and Yarmouth open up Casco Bay. Kennebunk offers a different coastal setting from DiMillo’s Marina. Each home port has its own guide and dock team.
Fore Points Marina
Portland
Start at Fore Points Marina for a day on the coast. Enjoy the perspective of Portland from the water, then plan a Casco Bay outing around your crew’s interests.
Make it a harbor sightseeing day, explore island destinations from our guide, or combine time afloat with a waterfront meal.
Yarmouth Boat Yard
Yarmouth
Head out from Yarmouth Boat Yard and explore boating on Casco Bay. This location is a starting point for island views, fishing, and waterfront dining.
Plan a route with your dockmaster, enjoy the scenery along the way, and use the detailed Yarmouth guide to choose a stop that fits your day.
DiMillo’s Marina
Kennebunk
Begin at DiMillo’s Marina in Kennebunk for a relaxed coastal boat day. Bring family or friends and make time for waterfront views and an easygoing outing.
Use the Kennebunk destination guide for local ideas, and ask the dock team about suitable sightseeing routes, fishing plans, and places to stop.
Make a day of it
Island views. Waterfront tables.
Choose a few favorite possibilities, then tailor the day to your departure location, weather, tides, and reservation.
Portland & Yarmouth · Casco Bay
Explore beyond the harbor
Find a new view of Casco Bay around Chebeague, Cliff, Diamond, Eagle, Long, Peaks, and Richmond islands. Cocktail Cove and The Basin are more ideas to explore with your dockmaster.
Choose destinations with your dockmaster. Island access, guest dockage, operating boundaries, and conditions vary, and some outings require additional training.
Explore the Portland guide →Explore the Yarmouth guide →
Casco Bay dining ideas
Take a break by the water
Explore these waterfront dining ideas:
- Royal River Grill House ↗
- Dockside Grill ↗
- Chebeague Island Inn ↗
- Diamond’s Edge Restaurant ↗
- DiMillo’s Restaurant & Lounge ↗
- Cook’s Lobster & Ale House ↗
- Dolphin Marina & Restaurant ↗
Confirm seasonal hours, reservations, and guest docking directly. These Casco Bay ideas are for planning from Portland or Yarmouth; use the Kennebunk guide for that location.
Match the boat to the day
A coastal fleet ready to explore.
Choose the boat that suits your crew and plans, then confirm availability at your home port.
Center consoles, RIBs & more
Our coastal fleet includes Sea Fox center consoles and dual consoles, BRIG rigid inflatable boats, and additional options such as Key West, Boston Whaler, and Defiance pilothouse boats.
Talk with the team about passenger capacity, comfort, training, and the best fit for your outing. Fleet options vary by location.
A good day starts at the dock
Plan a little. Enjoy a lot.
Membership includes unlimited training from licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captains. Build confidence, choose a suitable outing, and let the dock team help you prepare.
Before you head out
- Reserve your boat and confirm any required training for the boat and waters you plan to explore.
- Review the forecast, tides, your route, operating boundaries, and return time with the dock team.
- Bring properly fitting life jackets, drinking water, sun protection, and the gear you need for your day.
- Check parking and arrival details in your location guide.
Helpful member resources
Find dock contacts, reservation help, weather resources, boating regulations, and club policies in one place.
Member ResourcesHow reservations work →More Maine. More memories.
Your next boat day starts here.
Find the right home port and explore membership with our Maine team.
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