Damariscotta River Cruises

Specialties

The RiverTripper is a 50 foot classic lined boat on the Damariscotta River, equipped with a bar, restrooms, and wheelchair friendly. In the summer of 2014 the flavors of the river will be presented as well, when oysters and other local delicacies will be available onboard.

In addition to the main Aquaculture and Historic Tours, The RiverTripper offers sunset and music cruises, and special sailings for regional festivals and events. The boat is available for private parties and corporate events.

The primary tour takes in the wealth of natural and man made oddities that The river is also one of the northernmost mating grounds of the primitive and marvelous horseshoe crab. And these waters support the usual compliment of seals, osprey, and bald eagles.

Meet the Business Owner

Captain Chip Holmes C.

Business Owner

Captain Chip Holmes is a boatbuilder, licensed captain, and raconteur. When First Mate Olga Oros is not casting off, tying up, or editing documentary films, she is tending to a second venture, Damariscotta’s first floatel — floating hotel, the most unique vacation rental on the river: Mazu, the most waterfront cottage in Maine.

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Captain Chip Holmes C. says,

«Chip Holmes’s expertise is phenomenal!»

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Vacation Rentals

Captain Chip Holmes C. says,

«Our 42 foot elegant yacht is ‘the most waterfront cottage’ you can rent in midcoast, Maine!»