Boat Tour + Rum Tasting w/ Three of Strong Spirits
Embark on a one-of-a-kind rum tasting adventure with Sea Portland and Three of Strong Spirits. Cruise Casco Bay to House Island aboard the Elizabeth Grace for a 90-min journey through Portland Maine’s candid history with prohibition and rum. Expert Rum guides reveal their local distilling secrets as you taste both their rum in its raw form, and the spirit as the focal point of their canned cocktails.
This is a 21+ booze cruise around Casco Bay with rum tasting on Fortland’s wharf. You’ll enjoy your rum tasting among the stunning panoramic views of the Portland waterfront, skyline, and surrounding lighthouses.
Limited Dates – Thursday’s this Summer:
- June 27 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- July 18 | 5:00 – 6:30 pm
- August 15 | 4:30 – 6:00 pm
- September 12 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm (Sunset Cruise)
Quick Tour Details
- 21+ Only
- Duration: About 90 minutes
- Cost: $90 per adult
- Experience: Start with a refreshing canned rum cocktail aboard the Elizabeth Grace as we head to House Island. Enjoy an intimate rum tasting session featuring Three of Strong’s locally distilled favorites, set against the backdrop of Fort Scammel and the picturesque Casco Bay.
A Journey Through Time and Taste
Depart from Portland’s vibrant harbor and soak in panoramic views of iconic landmarks like Portland Headlight and the city skyline. Your expert guide will weave tales of Portland’s rum-soaked history, from the turbulent Rum Riots to the secretive days of Prohibition. Sample superb rums and their crafted cocktail counterparts, diving into the distillation secrets that make each flavor unique.
Our exclusive rum tour may focus on the wharf, but the historic Fort Scammel provides a magnificent historical canvas, enhancing your experience with its centuries-old stories and breathtaking views. This spot is a hidden gem in Maine, offering a perfect mix of natural beauty and intriguing history.
For deeper exploration of the fort, check out our Private Island Fort Tour of Fort Scammel.
Rum Tasting Flavors and Cocktails
Brightwater Rum & Maine Mojito – Experience the clean, bright spark of Brightwater silver rum, featured in the Maine Mojito canned cocktail.
Nightwater Dark Rum & Stormy Night – Savor the rich notes of coffee and molasses in the Nightwater Dark Rum, and enjoy sipping on it’s featured canned cocktail the Stormy Night.
Stone Pier Rum & Pineapple Maté Punch – Stone Pier Rum is a vibrant blend of Brightwater and Colombian rum. Blended perfectly with exotic notes of pineapple and yerba maté, you’ll savor the Pineapple Maté canned cocktail.
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the best of Maine’s coastline while tasting locally distilled rum. This is a limited-time tour with exclusive access to Fort Scammel on Fortland.
Our outdoor Victorian Fair will return to the Mansion lawn this October, with an “odd” twist! Join us for A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure. This one-day fair kicks off the Halloween season with an educational (and entertaining!) take on Victorian folklore, camera trickery, Spiritualism, and more.
Learn about poison books and wallpaper, how purported mediums conducted seances, and why some elite Victorians held mummy unwrapping parties. Have your cards (or head) read, create Victorian crafts, and much more! This fair will have activities and games for kids throughout the day. Plus, a visit from Charles Dickens, scenes from Portland Ballet’s Dracula, and live music by the Shank Painters! We’ll also have Sullivan House Bakery onsite for visitors who want to grab a bite to eat while they enjoy demonstrations and performances on the lawn.
This event is designed for visitors ages 8 and up. We encourage caregiver discretion for younger and more sensitive children.
Keep an eye on our Events webpage, and our Facebook and Instagram pages in the coming weeks as we announce more. A full schedule of events will be available onsite on the day of the event, and a preliminary schedule of events will be available closer to the event date. Tickets will go on sale September 1st!
Tickets:
Adults: $21
College Students: $8
Children ages 6-17: $6
Children 5 and under: Free
Victoria Mansion Members: Free
Museums for All (SNAP/EBT cardholders): $3 (with valid SNAP/EBT card at check-in)
The Maine Brews Cruise and Freeport Wild Bird Supply are excited to resurrect our collaboration for three very special outings in 2024.
These unique, relaxed birding and beer-ing adventures that you have come to love combine great local birding at seasonal hotspots with visits to sample the delicious creations of some of our favorite local breweries. These tours are a perfect introduction to birding and/or craft beer, and a great opportunity to travel with significant others, friends, and family that have interest in one topic, while your interest is primarily in the other (for now!). Seasonal birding hotspots and great local beer – a perfect combination, and we’ll even do all of the driving!
The Boat Trip!
Sunday, October 20th
9am – 2pm
For the first time ever, Birds on Tap! is hitting the water! That’s right, we taking a cruise. And our goal is to find a rare bird or two.
This very special trip will take us across Portland Harbor to the private House Island. We’ve been granted special permission to come ashore and scour the island here in the first peak of the fall “Rarity Season.” We’ll follow well-maintained trails through the island’s mosaic of open habitats, scrub, and young woods. These are great habitats to search for vagrants and other seasonal rarities, and we’ve eyed the habitat from our birding days on Peak’s Island.
While rare birds are rare, we are still going to expect the unexpected. But more likely are regular migrants of the season such as a variety of sparrows, and a growing diversity of waterbirds. At the very least, we’ll have resident waterbirds and several species of gulls to sort through. We are having daydreams of a rare flycatcher!
As we motor across the harbor, we’ll begin to familiarize ourselves with some of the common waterbirds, such as Common Eiders and Common Loons to look at, while you enjoy a local craft beverage produced in the city of Portland.
The beverages are included in the tour price, and The Maine Brews Cruise will supply a light snack and water. Bring binoculars We also recommend bringing a lunch or additional snack if you so desire. Sturdy comfortable walking shoes are also recommended, as are a variety of layers as it can be quite chilly on the water by the end of October.
Meeting Location
- Meeting time: 9am
- Meeting location: Portland Beer Hub: 320 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
- on street parking is available in Portland’s Old Port
- parking garages are also an option and listed below
- Fore Street Parking Garage – 427 Fore Street, Portland
- Fisherman’s Wharf – 202 Commercial Street, Portland
- Custom House Parking Garage – 25 Pearl Street, Portland
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
We’ll return to Portland Beer Hub at 2:00pm