Trip Advisor Reviews
Anne S
Anne S
2021-04-06
Great tour! Would book again We reserved a private tour and it was totally worth it! We wanted the kids to have an awesome experience without a crowd but I don’t know who had a better time them or the adults! We learned a lot and had a great experience all around. Highly recommend booking - experienced staff, very informative. We bought the lobsters we caught at a great rate and had a delicious dinner after a great day!
Laura J
Laura J
2021-01-29
Best Tour! We learned so much about the history of the Portland waterfront and of course, lobsters. My son loved that he was able to help bring up the cage and hold lobsters and crab. Highly recommend this tour for families looking for something to do in Portland.
iamstoked22
iamstoked22
2020-10-30
Great This was a fabulous event. We met up with the captain and crew and headed out into the bay. Along the way they pointed out several points of interest . We pulled four lobster pots and inspected the catch. Very informative and educational. The ladies were extremely informative.
SteveWhiz@aol.com
SteveWhiz@aol.com
2020-10-27
For 90 minutes you're part of the crew, wicked fun. Everyone participates on board. Arrrrrr matey, you're now part of the crew. You'll be putting dead fish in bait bags. You'll be emptying old bait bags and feeding the gulls. You'll be measuring for size and hoping for 'keepa's'. You'll get to pose with the biggest lobsters. This is not a cruise. It's an experience! You'll need to wash your hands afterwards Also one person was gull bombed. Hilarious. You'll learn all about lobsters. "The males have the hard appendage and the females have the soft one." ha ha ha. This was the highlight of our get away weekend to Portland. A few comments... the boat is the cleanest lobster boat you will ever see. They cleaned continuously throughout the trip. It's covid safe, people are spaced more than 6 feet apart. It's open air, but was not very cold even at the end of October. RESERVE EARLY. They sell out quickly. The Captain and Mate are totally charming and fun. A good time is guaranteed for all. Don't miss it.
Amanda
Amanda
2020-10-19
Such a Fun Time! This was hands down my favorite thing that we did when visiting Portland! Our guides were super informative and fun, and the boat ride was the perfect length of time. Do not skip out on this if you’re in the area!
Troy H
Troy H
2020-10-06
So much fun! My wife and I absolutely loved our lighthouse tour in late September. The weather was perfect. We learned so much about the lighthouses, islands, and lobster catching. We got to help set and change traps and left with a couple of lobsters that we had cooked to perfection next door after the tour. The captain and guide were fun and informative and interacted really well with everyone on board.
Karen
Karen
2020-09-30
Baby lobsters are crazy fierce!! This was our most pleasant surprise of our trip. We had an absolute blast on the boat. Social distancing was followed and everyone got an opportunity to take part in the lobster boat experience. We got a great history of lobster fishing as well as current practices. The staff were friendly, energetic, patient, and you could tell they loved their jobs. Quick tip - wear sunscreen, even if it is cloudy/misty. We did get a little pink on our faces even though it was cloudy and cool.
j0hnanth0nyz
j0hnanth0nyz
2020-09-29
Great trip We loved this cruise. It was very interactive and the crew was wonderful. We learned a lot about lobstering and were able to set up and pull up the pots. Unique experience!
Jacob D
Jacob D
2020-08-28
Fun experience, nice people! Informative tour with very friendly and patient guides. They answered all of our questions well and we learned a ton
tbzmc3
tbzmc3
2020-08-27
Nice Tour We enjoyed our lobster trip. Learned all about lobsters and the history of the area. Boys got to bait to measure lobsters.

Testimonials

Captain Tom and the entire Lucky Catch Cruise staff, I would like to thank you for another amazing cruise. This was our second cruise with you and it was just as good as the first. This time I brought along my cousin and her family. All of us had a GREAT time even though it rained (last year it rained as well) during our trip. Ha ha We look forward to taking another cruise with you next year and for years to come. The one comment that we kept repeating was how relaxed we all felt on the cruise. You made each one of feel right at home. Nothing that you said seemed forced which we thought was great. Thank you again for offering us a small glimpse of lobstering in Maine. By the way I see that Rachael Ray even mentions Lucky Catch Cruises on her website. Keep up the great work!!!! We’ll see you again next year.

Scott, Jennifer and Shannon
Amsterdam, NY
Tom, Tracy, Kenny, and Megan
Medford, MA

I just want you to know that the Lucky Catch Cruise was the highlight of our 3-week vacation. It was wonderfully hands-on for our active children and you were so friendly we felt like we were with old friends. When we are back in Maine, we will definitely take another cruise! Thanks for a great experience!

The Taylors Cleveland, OH

Tom, Didn’t get a chance to tell you when we left the boat and just wanted to say thanks for a terrific and enjoyable day on the Lucky Catch yesterday. The boat trip, the information and the lobstering experience was one that was unforgettable and a great treat – and we got to enjoy the fruits of our labors as well ! Those were THE best lobsters I have ever eaten ! I understand that my friend Walt is arranging to spend a day of lobstering with you after Columbus Day – am I jealous !! I am sure that will be a memorable time since you are very enjoyable to be with and a very knowledgeable lobster man. I hope to get to see you again on another lobstering excursion one day soon. Or if you find yourself coming down to New York ( Poughkeepsie area or NYC ! ) remember that I am in the Hudson Valley and would enjoy spending some time with you and showing you my towns ! I enjoyed your charming personality and conversation and would be great to get together if you are in the area. Thanks again for the terrific day and great lobstering experience – hope to do it all again soon !

Gerry Monroe, NY

We had such a great time on your boat! My children just loved it! Thanks so much and we’ll let everyone know that your cruise is a “must-do” when you visit Portland.

Jennifer, Chris, Charlie, JP and Emma from Lovettsville Virginia!

Hello to Tom and Jen, I just wanted you both to know what a great time my family and I had on your boat. My husband Rob and my son Morgan along with his friend Ian (two 11 year old boys) had not only an enjoyable time..lots of laughs but an educational one also (Jen the teacher in you really comes out with children on the boat!).Tonight our son Morgan brought up a “lobster fact he had learned on the boat! I with you the best of life and business …Keep on Lobstering!

Sincerely, Gretchen

I just wanted to Thank Everyone at Lucky Catch Cruises for our wonderful trip last week. Our trip was amazing, even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits that day. We looked at a number of different lobster trips before deciding on Lucky Catch Cruises. We were not disappointed. It was a thrill to have such a hands on experience. Our trip was fun for all. It was great to see all the smiles not only of the kids, but also of adults on our trip. Capt. Tom and the other guide(Meagan?) explained all aspects of lobstering in such an amazing way. Our experience was second to none from reserving tickets on the phone, arriving at the pier, our wonderful cruise, and obtaining our photos after our trip. Everything ran incredibly smooth. We have not stopped talking about it. It was by far the highlight of our vacation in Maine. Thank you Captain Tom and everyone associated with Lucky Catch Cruises for making our experience special and one we will never forget. We look forward to seeing you again next summer and for years to come. Thank you again for everything!!!!!!

Scott, Jennifer, Shannane and MaryAnne