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Lulu Lobster Boat Ride
Lobster Fishing & Seal Watching
Sightseeing
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Cruises &
Weddings
History & Folklore
Sailing from
The Harborside
Hotel & Marina
One of the most beautiful hotels on the coast of Maine!
Right in
downtown Bar Harbor!!
The only Lobster Boat tour in Bar Harbor
hosted on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat.
After several successful seasons delighting passengers in the Hancock area of
Frenchman/Flanders Bays, Lulu now sails out
of Bar Harbor. The The
Harborside Hotel & Marina is Lulu’s base
of operations. Lulu's
two hour tour offers the most exclusive, personal and
unique cruise in Bar Harbor.
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Recognized as a premier Nature-based Tourism Business Featuring one of the
best Ecotourism activities offered on the coast of Maine by the University of Maine at a April 2002 Symposium |
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Maine PBS Made in Maine program, "Lobster Entrepreneurs", June 2005 |
Travel Channel Destination America series, Destination New England", November 2005 |
| Seen on Bangor,
Maine WLBZ-TV NBC Channel 2 News report by Sid Whitaker on July 21, 1999 |
Mentioned in
the Sept. 16, 1999 Edition of  one of France's most widely circulated
newspaper. |
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Outdoor Living Network "Park Raving Mad", November 2005 |
Featured
in ,
June 24, 1999... |
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Angel Network "Discovery Jones", August 1999 |
During your cruise on Lulu, experience
a sample of the life and work of the Maine Lobsterman. Watch as Captain John
demonstrates how lobster traps are hauled (the traditional way). The Captain
describes all the parts of a lobster trap and how the lobsters (and many other sea
creatures) find their way to the bait inside. Learn all about the anatomy and life
cycle of the Maine Lobster. For example, did you know that lobsters smell with their
leg hairs? Enjoy Captain John’s entertaining and informative style as he
explains things like Lobster Boxing. Don’t know what that is? Take the
tour on Lulu and find out!
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Seal #40 (aka Balance Rock Pup), June, 2007  |
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Photos courtesy of
College of the Atlantic
Allied Whale and |
Seal watching is the best on Lulu. Unlike the
larger tour boats, Lulu can slowing and quietly approach the rock ledges where the seals rest
at the lower tides. They think Lulu is just another of the hundreds of lobster boats they see
everyday. So, they are not frightened back into the water and remain on the rocks
while Lulu's passengers delight in watching their activities.
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Cruising on Lulu is like making the prettiest Coastal Maine post card come to
life. Captain John leisurely guides Lulu through Frenchman Bay. See
different privately-owned islands close-up. Observe sea birds, bald eagles and other marine
wildlife in their natural environment. View beautiful summer cottages along the shores of Mount Desert Island. Possibly see “The
Cat”, Bar Harbor’s high-speed catamaran ferry as she travels to and from
Yarmouth, NS. When sea conditions permit, many tours feature
cruising very close to Egg Rock Light, one of Maine's most picturesque
lighthouses, as Captain John discusses lighthouse history."
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Share Captain John’s interest in local history and
folklore as he tells stories and anecdotes about the area – some factual and some
legend. Hear about the Flying Dutchman of Maine, the curse of the Saco River, the
night during World War II when a German U-Boat landed two spies on Hancock Point –
and many others.
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Lulu is
a traditional Downeast-style, lobster boat that possesses the character and sea-kindliness
for which these tough workboats are reputed. The gentle motion
combined with the protected routes
that Captain John follows has allowed for only one case of motion sickness in
ten years and over 30,000 passengers so far. Knock on the old hull –
hopefully, all Lulu's passengers will continue to have the same luck.
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CAPTAIN
JOHN NICOLAI
Captain John Nicolai is fully licensed by
the U.S. Coast Guard holding a 100 gross ton Master's License issued October 1994.
He is also CPR and First Aid certified by the American Red Cross. With over
30 years
experience aboard many different types of vessels, Captain John is more than qualified to
provide a safe and secure cruise. Being completely bilingual, the tour can be
narrated in English or French. As a retired, professional chef, the Captain may even
share a favorite lobster recipe or two!
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U.S. Coast Guard certified as an inspected small passenger
vessel and fully insured, Lulu is outfitted with modern safety, navigation and communication
equipment that meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard regulations. On board are:
Adult and Child Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) for all passengers and crew, an inflatable buoyant apparatus (IBA) (for protection from the frigid Frenchman Bay
waters), life ring, Global Positioning System (GPS), radar, sonar, VHF radio and cellular
phone.
Note: Captains without a U.S. Coast Guard License or vessels not properly equipped cannot be insured or legally operated.
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Duration: Approximately two hours
2009 Schedule - Subject to change without notice |
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May 9th thru |
May 22nd |
10:00 |
1:00 |
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May 23rd thru |
June 13th |
10:00 |
1:00 |
3:30 |
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June 14th thru |
August 19th |
10:00 |
1:00 |
3:30 |
6:00 |
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Aug. 20th thru |
September 5th & September 7th |
9:00 |
11:45 |
2:30 |
5:00 |
| Sept. 6th (only) | Sept. 6th (only) | 10:00 | 1:00 | 4:30 | |
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Sept. 8th thru |
September 10th |
10:00 |
1:00 |
3:30 |
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September 11 |
F.D. Fund Raiser |
9:00 |
11:30 |
2:00 |
4:30 |
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Sept. 12th thru |
September 30th |
10:00 |
1:00 |
3:30 |
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October 1st thru |
October 21st |
10:00 |
1:00 |
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RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS
Reservations are strongly suggested and may be made as far in
advance as desired.
A credit card number is required to hold advance
reservations. If changes or cancellations are needed, they must be made at least
24 hours before departure to avoid a charge for the full fare of the reservation
being applied at the time of the cruise. NOTE TO CRUISE SHIP
PASSENGERS - No charge will be applied if you are unable to arrive for my cruise
due to delays and/or changes to your cruise ship's schedule in Bar Harbor.
To book a cruise, please contact Lulu Lobster Boat Ride between 8:00 am and 8:00
pm daily at 1-207-963-2341 or 1-866-235-2341 (toll free in Maine only).
Confirmations are based on availability.
You may also email your reservation request to
info@lululobsterboat.com. But do not send credit card information via email as
this will not be secure.
Captain John reserves the right to cancel any trip because of the weather but
will do so only if absolutely necessary and will give as much advance notice as
possible. There will be no charge made if the cruise is cancelled due to weather
conditions as determined by the Captain. Since Maine coastal weather can change
quickly, it is recommended that reserved passengers call prior to their
scheduled departure to confirm the availability of a particular cruise
especially when wind and/or fog conditions appear unfavorable.
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| Adults | $30 |
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| Seniors 65 and up | $27 | |
| Active US Military Adults | $27 |
Active Middle East Military personnel ride for Free! |
| Children 2 to 12 | $17 | |
| Children Under 2 | Free | |
| Group rates are available. | ||
Mastercard/Visa/Discover Cards are accepted. Personal checks and travelers'
checks (and, of course, cash) are also welcomed for payment at the time of the
cruise. A credit card number is required to hold advance reservations.
If changes or cancellations are needed, they must be made at least 24 hours
before departure to avoid a charge for the full fare of the reservation being
applied at the time of the cruise.
NOTE: Lulu is available for
Private Charters.
Please contact us for more information and fares.
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Warm clothing is important – although the weather
is normally mild, sea breezes are common and can be cool. Items to bring:
Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, cameras, binoculars, snack and/or lunch
(complimentary soft drinks, iced tea and bottled water are offered).
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HOW
TO FIND Lulu
Lulu departs
from the dock at the Harborside Hotel & Marina located at 55 West Street in downtown
Bar Harbor. Our ticket office is at 56 West Street. (At the corner
of Rodick St. and West St.) As you approach the town of Bar Harbor on Route 3, turn left on to West
Street. The Harborside Hotel & Marina is located 3 blocks down on the
left.
**Attention cruise ship passengers: Our dock location is just a five minute walk from where your cruise ship tenders bring you ashore.
For a more detailed map of downtown Bar Harbor click BH MAP The Harborside Hotel & Marina and Lulu Lobster Boat Ride are located on that map at coordinates D23.
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Telephone (8 am to 8 pm Eastern/Seven Days/Week):
1-207-963-2341 or 1-866-235-2341 (toll free in Maine only)
Email: info@lululobsterboat.com
Mail: 137 Kingsley Farm Road, Gouldsboro, ME 04607 USA
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