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Hardy Boat Cruise

132 Maine Street, Shaw's Wharf, New Harbor, ME 04554
800-278-3346
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in New Harbor
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Puffin Watch
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Boston, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

We caught one of the last puffin tours of the season, after most of the birds had headed out to sea for the winter (and most other puffin-watching companies stopped their tours). From the start, we felt the Hardy Boat experience was great. The boat featured an Audobon Society guide who, on the way over, shared large drawing of a... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

The cruise was narrated by Tracy from the Audubon Society. She was delightful and informative. I tried to keep my expectations down as you aren't guaranteed a puffin sighting. They're only on Egg Rock when they're mating & nesting. There they were!!! Flying, swimming & fishing. The captain let us stay 10 minutes longer. What a thrill to see those... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We took the Hardy Boat from New Harbor to Monhegan Island and back. The people who run it were very helpful, responding first thing the next morning to an evening message we left about reservations. The Captain pointed out interesting things along the way and gave good tips about how to navigate on the island. Although the weather was very... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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Easy to find, friendly staff, informative narration...and a lobster dinner in the restaurant upstairs when you're done!

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indianapolis
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

We found this company online. The price was right so we thought we'd give it a shot. The ramp down to the boat was very steep. They did offer assistance to anyone who needed it to get into the boat (a few steps). The boat was clean. Our trip was uncrowded which also made it more enjoyable. The trip is... More

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Baltimore, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2011

We joined Hardy Boat Cruise for their first puffin cruise of the season last weekend (5/21) and enjoyed it. We saw puffins (about 50 or so) along with other seabirds. The crew was very professional and knowledgeable. The trip was reasonably priced at $24 per person. The trip lasted about and hour and a half. We had a rainy, cold... More

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