Explore the Outdoors with Acadia Activities

Aqua Safaris, Youth Kayaking, Oyster Tours & More!

Discover the tranquil beauty surrounding Southwest Harbor, Maine, through our quiet-side sea kayak tours! Paddle the west side of Mount Desert Island and explore the thriving ecosystem. Browse our calendar of upcoming kayak tours in Southwest Harbor then prepare to be captivated by its stunning biodiversity. Book your tour today and embark on an unforgettable journey!

We are the only outfitter on MDI renting these fat tire E-bikes that we find best suited for Acadia’s gravel roads!

We offer options for kids to rent an electric bike of their own- Yes, that is possible! We also have Rad Wagons which are an adult cargo bike, allowing seating for kids! We offer infant seats for free.

A visit to a place as amazing as Acadia National Park should be so much more than a list of stops to check off. You're looking forward to making memories you can cherish. Allow me to show you the best of my home with a personalized private tour.

I believe a tour with a local guide, should provide a deeper connection to Mount Desert Island than you could possibly find in a few short days of exploring on your own. My tours will ensure you make the most of your time here.

Acadia GEM started as an idea for a fun way to explore Acadia National Park in a smaller, easier to maneuver vehicle. We loved the idea of being able to fit into a smaller parking spot in Bar Harbor, being able to navigate your way through our busy summer streets, and a way to have a different kind of experience around our beautiful island. We had been looking for the perfect vehicle to handle what we wanted to achieve, and we came across a newer offering from Polaris called the GEM (Global Electric Motorcar). We immediately knew we found exactly what we were looking for, and it was better than we imagined.  The GEM is a completely electric vehicle that will hold a charge that will last you all day, and is rated for roads that are 35MPH or under (which will accommodate Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park). Acadia GEM is happy to offer a completely clean, energy efficient and fun way to plug into Acadia.

Explore the beautiful natural and historical sights that Maine has to offer with the variety of tours available through Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company! Come see the largest animals on earth and other amazing marine life, coastal scenery and Acadia National Park! We are the largest boating tour company in Maine and offer lighthouse and national park, lobster fishing and seal watching, puffin and seabird tours, and Frenchman Bay Nature Cruises. Our boats are large, comfortable, and stable jet-powered catamarans. Cruises are professionally narrated. Sailing location and gift shop are located at 1 West Street, next to the Bar Harbor town pier. Book your ocean adventure online today!

Tucked in to the “quiet” southwestern side of Mount Desert Island, Bass Harbor is a classic New England fishing village surrounded by Acadia National Park. When the government established a post office nearby in the early 1900s, the village still had not officially been named. Federal officials asked the locals for suggestions, only to hear the reply, “You can name it after the President for all we care!” Thus, the village was officially called “McKinley” from that day forward—until it was changed to Bass Harbor by petition in 1961.

Today, Bass Harbor remains one of Maine’s most lucrative lobster ports and an icon of its rich historic and cultural traditions. Lobster traps, winding roads, and antique buildings offset the majestic scenery of the harbor and offshore islands. Just 35 minutes from Bar Harbor, Island Cruises offers a secluded and comfortable way to experience coastal Maine on the less traveled side of the island. The village is part of the Hancock County municipality of Tremont along with the village of Bernard right across the harbor.