On the Water
Experience the island from the water with kayaking, sailing, sightseeing cruises, and other excursions around Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island.
The mountains and coastline of Mount Desert Island look different from the water. Kayaking, sailing, sightseeing cruises, and other boat excursions offer opportunities to explore Frenchman Bay and the surrounding waters while experiencing another side of the island.
Options range from active paddling excursions to relaxed cruises, so an outing on the water can fit into many different kinds of stays. Downtown Bar Harbor and other communities around Mount Desert Island provide several starting points for exploring the coast by boat.
We recommend:
Lulu's Lobster Boat Tours
Bar Harbor Whale Watch
Maine State Sea Kayak
Downeast Wind Jammer
Photo Gallery
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Spend your days exploring Acadia and Mount Desert Island, then return to the comfort and character of a small historic inn.
What our guests say about their stay
My husband, toddler, and I stayed at Coach Stop while visiting Maine. Amanda and Derrick truly are exceptional in hospitality. The home is beautiful, and the location is perfect for a quick drive down to bar harbor shops or Acadia’s entrance. The food was incredible, and they accommodated my toddler’s allergy. We can’t wait to come back and have already recommended it to friends looking to plan a Maine vacation. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Amanda and Derrick have a lovely Bed and Breakfast, and we had one of our best experiences at their classic 1840s Inn. Our room was great: comfortable bed, roomy, updated bathroom, tasteful decorating. And there were freshly baked cookies when we arrived! Breakfasts were delicious, with good conversation, and much knowledgeable advice about the park, shuttles, local restaurants, and sharing experiences. They really anticipated everything, from umbrellas to tide charts. A lovely couple, we’re so glad to have met them. We hope to return soon!
Our stay at the Coach Stop Inn was a highlight of our trip. Derrick and Amanda are wonderful hosts and genuinely nice people. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast provided was delicious and used local Maine produce. The location was central to all the sites we wanted to visit like Acadia and Bar Harbor.You can tell that Derrick and Amanda put in the extra effort for their guests.