bake during a cruise—maybe even on an uninhabited island. Sometimes the vessel will drop anchor in a quiet cove with no houses in view (this is still possible in Maine) and passengers can usually go ashore to explore. Seeing a whale is not guaranteed, but often happens. However, there’s no doubt passengers will see osprey, bald eagles, and many other sea birds, as well as seals and porpoises.

The season begins in June and ends in September. There are specialty cruises catering to a wide range of interests, including beer-tasting, chocolate-tasting, photography, pirate adventures, lighthouse cruises, storytelling/humor cruises, and whale-watching.

HELPFUL SITES

• sailmainecoast.com

• mainewindjammercruises.com

• visitmaine.net/page/57/windjammers