What You’ll See on the Historic Penobscot Bay Lighthouse Tour
This is the one for people who want to see everything. In 75 minutes with Scenic Flights of Acadia you’ll travel well beyond Mount Desert Island and deep into the Maine coast, covering ground that most visitors never come close to. Twelve lighthouses, a Civil War era fort, and one of the most dramatic bridges in New England. You’ll see in 75 minutes what most people never see in a lifetime on this coast.
On this flight you’ll see:
- The full Acadia coastline including Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain
- Penobscot Bay and its stunning network of islands and inlets
- Twelve historic lighthouses along the Maine coast
- Fort Knox, one of the best preserved Civil War era forts in the country
- The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
- Stretches of the Maine coast that few visitors ever witness from the ground, let alone from above
What to Expect on Your Scenic Flight
No experience necessary. Here’s how it works:
- Arrive at the airport and one of our team will greet you
- We’ll take a quick photo of your group in front of the plane
- Your pilot walks you through a brief safety briefing
- You’re in the air within minutes
- The flight is smooth and comfortable. No sudden drops, no rollercoaster feeling. If you’ve ever flown commercially, you can handle this.
- Every flight is private, just your group, no strangers
- Interactive headsets let you talk with your pilot and each other the whole time
- Up to [X] passengers per flight
- Two passenger minimum required for this flight
- Children ages 3 to 11 fly for half price
What Passengers Say About the Penobscot Bay Lighthouse Tour
Laura C. Fabulous experience in a 5-passenger seat plane. Awesome views of Mount Desert Island. Our pilot was the best! Highly recommend him and the organization. All staff were wonderful, helpful with restaurant recommendations and directions, as internet service was spotty. Definitely worth a trip! We took the All-Acadia trip.
Is This Flight Right for You?
Price: $259 per person. Children ages 3 to 11 fly for half price. Two passenger minimum required.
Weather policy: We fly when conditions are right and we never rush that decision. If the weather keeps us grounded, you don’t pay. Rebooking is easy and we’ll work with you to find a time that works.
Who this flight is for: Lighthouse enthusiasts, bucket list travelers, and anyone who wants the most complete aerial experience of the Maine coast available. This is also a natural choice for couples without kids who want something truly memorable and unhurried.
Good to know: This flight requires a minimum of two passengers to book.
How Many Passengers Can Fit Into The Plane? We currently operate three planes for daily tours in our summer season. We have two Cessna-172’s that can carry 3 passengers each and one Cessna-206 that can occupy 5 passengers. If you have a party with more than five, give us a call and we will work with you and reserve multiple planes