Introducing Portland, Maine’s only bareboat charter company.

Explore Casco Bay, Your Way.

Welcome to Maine Bareboat Charters, where you get the freedom to explore Casco Bay on your own terms. Launching from Broad Cove in Cumberland, our fleet of 22' and 24' center console motorboats is available for full-day charters from June through October.

Cruise to uninhabited islands, enjoy a beach picnic, cast for striped bass, or find the perfect spot to anchor and watch the sun set behind the Portland skyline. With hundreds of coves, beaches, and quiet anchorages to discover, every trip is a new adventure.

A 22' Mako Center Console motor boat sits at its mooring in the Casco Bay

Our fleet

Our fleet of ‘22 and ‘24 Center Consoles come fully stocked with fish finders, GPS, fishing gear, paddle boards, and safety equipment. From island picnics, to fishing trips, to sunset cruises, they’re the perfect boats for exploring everything the Casco Bay has to offer.

Three kids between the ages of 1 and 6 sit on the beach during an afternoon picnic

Island adventures

Looking for a real Casco Bay adventure? These islands are only accessible by boat — no ferries, no crowds. Just quiet trails, driftwood beaches, and unspoiled shoreline waiting to be explored. Plan a picnic, a hike, or an overnight — your island adventure starts the moment you take the helm.

Three kids catch a small squid while fishing for mackerel on the backside of little chebeague

Fishing trips

Skip the pricey fishing charter. With Maine Bareboat Charters, you can fish Casco Bay on your own terms. Chase stripers, jig for mackerel, or fish some of the nearby ledges. It’s flexible, affordable, and perfect for family fishing trips or DIY anglers who want to explore the best Casco Bay fishing spots.

The sun sets behind fort gorges outside of the Portland Maine harbor

Sunset cruises

Looking for the best sunset cruises in Portland Maine? With Maine Bareboat Charters, you’re the captain. No crowds, no schedule — just you, family, and friends, and the golden hour. Cruise past lighthouses, spot seals, or drop anchor at your favorite spot. A private Portland, Maine, sunset cruise starts here.

Coming 2026

  • A motor boat is seen leaving the opening to the Kennebunkport river.

    Kennebunkport

    We’re bringing our self-guided boat rental experience to the southern coast — giving locals and visitors the freedom to explore Cape Porpoise, Goose Rocks Beach, and the islands beyond

  • A image of a quiet harbor on Harpswell, full of various boats.

    Harpswell

    Our future Harpswell location is right in the middle of some of Casco Bay’s most scenic waters — perfect for island hopping to Whaleboat, Little Birch, and the Goslings, fishing off Pound of Tea, or anchoring for a beach picnic near White Island.

  • An aerial photo shows the bustling activity of Boothbay harbor.

    BoothBay

    This iconic harbor gives you access to some of the most stunning cruising on the Maine coast — from harbor hopping between Boothbay, Southport, and Linekin Bay, to dropping anchor off Squirrel Island, or casting a line near Tumbler Island.