Explore on your own rating
Compact, walkable Old Port next to the ship.
Where ships dock
- Ocean Gateway terminal / Maine State Pier, on the downtown waterfront
Getting to town
The terminals are on the edge of the Old Port; shops and restaurants are a short walk (distances vary by berth).
Walk, or taxi/rideshare to Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth (about 20 minutes; fares vary). Casco Bay Lines ferries leave from the waterfront.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Old Port
- Portland Head Light
- Eastern Promenade
- Casco Bay islands (ferry)
Beaches
- East End Beach
Safety & tips
- Bring layers; it's cool on the water.
- Lobster and craft beer everywhere.
- Portland Head Light needs a ride.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 30 minutes back from Cape Elizabeth.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.