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Cruises to Rockland

19 Reviews
Breakwater Lighthouse, Rockland Harbor, Maine (Photo: Warren Price Photography/Shutterstock)

About Rockland

The rough-around-the-edges harbor on Penobscot Bay lacks the polish of the archetypal seaside Maine village of your imagination. But, take a walk along its historic Main Street and the place will win you over. Well-maintained brick storefronts house antiques shops, galleries and a restored 1923 Vaudeville theater.

Part of Rockland's allure is that you get the feeling people actually live and work here -- and they're not just well-to-do summer people either. At the turn of the 20th century, this was the East Coast's fourth busiest seaport. Healthcare and prison jobs have surpassed maritime pursuits, but for a town of fewer than 10,000 souls, it just might lay claim to a most-museums-per-capita title.

Most notable, are the fabulous Farnsworth Art Museum, and the newer Center for Maine Contemporary Art. If that's not your thing, the Owls Head Transportation Museum invites you to "Wake up and smell the oil," with 150-plus cars, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, carriages and more. At the homegrown Sail, Power & Steam Museum, owner Captain Jim Sharp might show you around himself. The Project Puffin Visitor Center welcomes you to step inside a real bird blind. And, the Maine Lighthouse Museum by the harbor claims to have the nation's largest collection of lighthouse artifacts.

--By Jayne Clark, Cruise Critic contributor

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Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess (Photo: Princess Cruises)

7 Night
Canada / New England CruiseDetails

1,813 Reviews
Leaving:New York
Cruise Line:Princess Cruises
Sep 9, 2023
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Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Summit

11 Night
Boston, Maine & Canada CruiseDetails

2,403 Reviews
Leaving:Boston
Cruise Line:Celebrity Cruises
Aug 30, 2023
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11 Night
Boston, Maine & Canada CruiseDetails

1,886 Reviews
Leaving:Boston
Cruise Line:Celebrity Cruises
Sep 30, 2024
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Volendam
Volendam

13 Night
The Atlantic CoastDetails

567 Reviews
Cruise Line:Holland America Line
Apr 21, 2024
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Canada & New England DiscoveryDetails

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Cruise Line:Holland America Line
Sep 21, 2024
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Boston, Maine & Canada CruiseDetails

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Oct 2, 2023
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Canada & New England DiscoveryDetails

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Cruise Line:Holland America Line
Sep 28, 2024
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Oct 7, 2024
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Canada / New England CruiseDetails

1,276 Reviews
Leaving:New York
Cruise Line:Cunard Line
Sep 22, 2024
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Cruise Line:Cunard Line
Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 17, 2024
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Canada / New England CruiseDetails

206 Reviews
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Cruise Line:Princess Cruises
Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 22, 2024
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21 Night
Canada / New England CruiseDetails

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Cruise Line:Cunard Line
Sep 22, 2024
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More about Rockland

Why go to Rockland?

Pros:

Two excellent museums, plus retail galleries, make this a don't-miss for art aficionados

Cons:

With a steep walkway and weedy park, its harbor doesn't make a great first impression

Bottom Line:

Even if you're not an art lover, Main Street and harbor-front boardwalk are pleasant

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Several banks are on Main Street just up from the harbor. There's also an ATM in the Rite Aid drugstore by the harbor.

Language?

English is the official language.


Rockland Cruise Reviews
Great town with lots of shops and restaurants.Read More
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Kat6488
Our tour was hosted by Marilee, and took us to a vineyard and winery, followed by time in Camden. It was a bright sunny day and the fall colours were really starting to show. A very enjoyable way to spend a few houRead More
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Broadhurstbob
Extra special lobster roast at the Sail, Power & Steam Museum grounds. Best lobster ever. Didn't get a chance to tour around in Rockland due to the tender schedule, bus to the picnic, etc.Read More
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lynnmarv1
Did the lobster cruising tour. Very interesting on how they catch and process the lobsters.Read More
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