Tuesday, July 13 – Thursday, July 15, 2027
Welcome to Vacationland! Embark on an unforgettable three-day coastal getaway to picturesque Boothbay Harbor, Maine. On Day 1, we travel north with an included lunch stop at a local favorite before checking into the waterfront Boothbay Harbor Inn for a relaxing two-night stay, complete with a welcome reception and waterfront dinner. Day 2 brings us out on the water for a summer-only Boothbay Harbor Puffin Nature Cruise around Eastern Egg Rock, followed by a guided tour and free time at the stunning Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and an evening of dining and live entertainment at the colorful Carousel Music Theater. On Day 3, we step back in time at the Boothbay Railway Village for a narrow-gauge train ride and behind-the-scenes restoration shop tour before heading home with wonderful summer memories.
Package includes: 2-night overnight accommodations at the Boothbay Harbor Inn (Boothbay Harbor, ME), 2 Full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners, Welcome Reception, Boothbay Harbor Puffin Nature Cruise, guided tour of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, dinner and performance at Carousel Music Theater, admission to Boothbay Railway Village (including train ride and shop tour), luggage handling (1 bag per person), included meal/hotel taxes and gratuities, Round Trip Ferry Transportation, and deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation.
Not Included: Gratuities for the motor coach driver and tour escort, which are left up to each individual’s discretion.
Accessibility Information: Please note that the Boothbay Harbor Inn has rooms on the second floor without elevator access; anyone unable to navigate stairs must note this at the time of booking for rooming assignments. Motorcoach features standard step-entry; participants should be comfortable boarding/disembarking the cruise boat and walking on uneven terrain or garden paths.
**Departure times to be updated based on Ferry Schedule**
Calverton 253 Edwards Avenue - Hampton Jitney Terminal
Farmingville LIE Exit 63 Park & Ride Next to Applebee’s
Huntington LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride, North side of Hwy. East of Route 110
· Arrival in Boothbay Harbor Inn approximately 4:00 PM
· Return to Calverton at approximately 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 15 (May be adjusted due to Ferry Schedule)
DAY 1 – TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2027
· En Route Lunch | Stop for a delicious included lunch at a local favorite along the way to Maine.
· Check into the Boothbay Harbor Inn | Arrive at our full-service waterfront inn, located just across the footbridge from Boothbay Harbor’s bustling downtown area, for a two-night stay.
· Welcome Reception & Dinner | Enjoy a warm welcome reception upon arrival, followed by an included dinner in the hotel’s scenic waterfront dining room this evening. (Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2027
· Hotel Breakfast | Enjoy an included full breakfast in the hotel dining room to start your day.
· Boothbay Harbor Puffin Nature Cruise | Board a boat for a magnificent summer-only "Seafari" for nature lovers! Spot seals, blue herons, an occasional whale, and other coastal wildlife as you sail around Eastern Egg Rock, where the "clowns of the sea"—Atlantic Puffins—congregate to fish, fly, and sun themselves.
· Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | Travel a short distance for an approximate 1-hour guided tour where the Maine woods meet the shore, featuring themed spaces like the wildflower and children’s gardens. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the gardens in full bloom, walk the shoreline paths, and grab lunch on your own at the onsite Café.
· Hotel Refresh | Return to the inn to relax and freshen up before the evening’s festivities.
· Carousel Music Theater | Head out for an included dinner and show at this colorful Boothbay Harbor landmark honoring the old theater barns of the past. Enjoy a lively musical cabaret after dinner, followed by the main performance (2027 show schedule and menu TBA). (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 3 – THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2027
· Hotel Breakfast | Fuel up with an included breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
· Boothbay Railway Village | Step into a turn-of-the-20th-century Maine village featuring railroad memorabilia, antique cars and trucks, and restored historic buildings—including a blacksmith shop, red schoolhouse, general store, 1847 Boothbay town hall, Freeport railway station, and Spruce Point chapel. Your visit includes a ride on a narrow-gauge passenger train and a behind-the-scenes Shop Tour to see how the vintage trains are restored.
· Depart for Home | Bid farewell to Maine and relax on the motorcoach as we head home with lasting memories of Boothbay Harbor and its puffins! (Breakfast)
PLEASE VISIT OUR SAFETY PROCEDURES & PROTOCOLS:
· Wellness Protection Procedures
· Passenger Safety Protocols
· Hampton Jitney Cleaning Guidelines
PLEASE NOTE: BY BOOKING THIS TOUR, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED UNDER "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION"
