Shore Things Policies

Lobster Traps & Tidal Tales

Sail aboard a working lobster boat, haul traps from the bay, and ride the extreme tides past Old Sow — the Northern Hemisphere’s largest whirlpool.

Ever wondered what it takes to be a Maine lobsterman? Climb aboard a working lobster boat and find out! Pull traps from Passamaquoddy Bay, get up close to a working salmon farm, and sail through the legendary ‘Old Sow,’ the Northern Hemisphere’s largest whirlpool. Keep an eye out for porpoises, seals, and bald eagles as your captain shares tales of the sea. With extreme tides and hands-on fishing, this is coastal Maine at its most unforgettable.

Shore Thing Highlights

Keep watch for porpoises, seals, and bald eagles along the way
Sail through Old Sow, the Northern Hemisphere’s largest whirlpool
Haul lobster traps from the bay aboard a working lobster boat

Need to know

Approximately 10 minute walk each way to/from the boat
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers are recommended as well as a rain jacket
Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed
Cancellations made within 72 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty for this Shore Thing

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Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
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Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Lobster Traps & Tidal Tales

Sail aboard a working lobster boat, haul traps from the bay, and ride the extreme tides past Old Sow — the Northern Hemisphere’s largest whirlpool.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies