Departures · Saco Bay
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There is no cruise dock on the Old Orchard strip itself -- charters run out of Saco Bay, and the big whale watches and island cruises leave from Kennebunkport and Portland.
Book fishing charters and whale watches a few days ahead in July and August -- the Maine season is short and boats fill.
Mornings bring the calmest water on Saco Bay; the afternoon sea breeze builds a chop most summer days.
Everything on the water here is seasonal -- most boats run roughly Memorial Day through the fall, weather permitting.
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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.
At Old Orchard Beach, the sun sets at 8:03 PM today — about 14h 29m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:34 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Old Orchard Beach update at the top of the conditions page.