12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunset Sail
Post Labor - Columbus Day
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunset Sail
Now serving local brews and a distinct selection of Wine
* Pack a picnic* Listen to seafaring tales of Portland's maritime history
* Learn a bit about sailing a gaff-rigged topsail sloop
* Enjoy Maine's natural landscape on the bay
Frances sails from the Maine State Pier, located behind Casco Bay Lines at the intersection of Franklin and Commercial Streets. Click here to see a map.
From the south:
take I-95N toward Portland/Augusta
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exit 44 (I-295N) toward downtown Portland
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take exit 7 (Franklin St.) and turn right onto US-1A Franklin Arterial
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follow all the way to end: intersection Commercial St.and Franklin St.
From the north:
take I-295S toward Portland/Brunswick
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exit 7 (Franklin St.)
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merge onto Franklin Arterial
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follow all the way to end: intersection Commercial St.and Franklin St.
We recommend parking in a garage as Portland's on-street metered parking has a 2-hour limit.
Casco Bay Garage: corner of Commercial and Franklin Streets
Custom House Garage: corner of Pearl and Fore Streets
Gateway Garage: corner of Fore and India Streets, just a short walk to the pier.
