Bass Harbor, ME

A lovely port in the shadow of Mount Desert’s hills, Bass Harbor has a substantial lobster fleet, a ferry to Swans Island and facilities in the inner and outer harbors.
In recent years Bass Harbor has become popular with cruisers seeking serenity and scenery. Restaurants and bed and breakfasts dot the shore of the harbor, which is flanked by the cozy communities of Bass Harbor on the east and Bernard on the west.
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Boating Destinations near the Bass Harbor, ME
Belfast, Maine, should be on your list of places to visit. And don't let winter discourage you. It may just be the best time of year. Community leadership and foresight for achieving distinction are evident in this latest Waterway Guide Preferred Destination.
Boaters have always been drawn to the remarkable sailing, cruising and comfort of summertime along the Maine coast. Belfast is at the north end of Penobscot Bay at the mouth of the short Passagassawakeag River in a comfortably navigated harbor. Moorings await and there are some quiet spots to drop an anchor if that's your fancy.

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