http://www.RealAdventures.com/vacations/5173_maine-downeast-acadia-bar-harbor.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:04:30 GMT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:04:30 GMT http://www.RealAdventures.com http://www.RealAdventures.com/vacations/5173_maine-downeast-acadia-bar-harbor.htm 100 100 http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1129422_Accomodations-in-Bar-Harbor http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1129422_Accomodations-in-Bar-Harbor Bed & Breakfasts Maine Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:06:39 Aysgarth Station offers year round accommodations on Mt. Desert Island. Our Bed and Breakfast extends New England hospitality and quiet comfort in a uniquely casual atmosphere. The Inn is situated in downtown Bar Harbor....and you are only a short st - From $70/Night
Aysgarth Station offers year round accommodations on Mt. Desert Island. Our Bed and Breakfast extends New England hospitality and quiet comfort in a uniquely casual atmosphere. The Inn is situated in downtown Bar Harbor....and you are only a short st


Aysgarth Station offers year round accommodations on Mt. Desert Island. Our Bed and Breakfast extends New England hospitality and quiet comfort in a uniquely casual atmosphere. The Inn is situated in downtown Bar Harbor....and you are only a short stroll to the harbor, many distinctive shops, an abundance of eateries and the Shore Path oceanfront walk.
Details & Reservations: Accomodations in Bar Harbor
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1128146_Eco-Sailing-Expeditions http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1128146_Eco-Sailing-Expeditions EcoTour Maine Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:03:10 Join us for amazing voyages of discovery aboard the Wanderbird. We love what we do and hope to be your hosts on an amazing eco adventure. - From $700/Week
Join us for amazing voyages of discovery aboard the Wanderbird. We love what we do and hope to be your hosts on an amazing eco adventure.


Our Vessel
We are proud to welcome you aboard the WANDERBIRD. This vessel is the culmination of our over forty years combined experience as professional mariners. We invite you to join us aboard this extraordinary vessel. We have drawn from our experience of carrying passengers on a traditional rigged sailing ship to create a custom design for your safety and comfort. WANDERBIRD is a combination of several elements a traditional ketch auxillary sailing rig, interiors with classic yacht design, a gourmet galley, the strength and integrity of a working fishing vessel and capabilities for offshore adventure.



the galley

Amenities
Intimate Setting 12 Passengers Aboard Our 90 Foot Vessel
Varnished Woodwork in Galley, Library, Dining Area & Deck Salon
Large Spacious Decks
Spacious, Bright & Open Galley
6 Cosy and comfortable double cabins
Private Head & Shower in Each Cabin
Observation Deck & Teak Steamer Chairs
Two Small Boats for Shore Side Adventures


the coach house
One of the favorite shipboard places for relaxation is the deck house. The deck house is completely protected from the weather, with lots of windows, beautiful varnished wood panels, a reading library, comfortable couches and even a traditional shipmate stove. At night, the salon is filled with lantern light, song and stories. Musical instruments are always welcome!

The belowdeck salon is laid out in the typical style of a 19th century pilot schooner, with a warm comfortable wood interior. It was designed for educational films and natural history demonstrations, and can double as an informal classroom.

ShoreSide Adventures
We carry two boats that take us on shore side adventures
Our stout 20' skiff with 75hp outboard engine
Our favorite little row boat a wooden classic

Our choice blend of old and new
The WANDERBIRD is a traditional styled vessel with modern navigation & safety equipment. Our engine is used to take us on our planned course, and sails are supplementary. Modern equipment is used for whalesong recording and other safety/research purposes. But our loving restoration of the WANDERBIRD has retained the feeling of the old Dutch fishing vessel by using traditional materials wherever possible.

Her steel and wood construction combine the 20thcentury's highest safety standards with the authenticity of classic 19thcentury North Sea fishing vessel plus

Navigation & Electronics
2 VHF radios, 2 Radar Sets, Sailor Radio Equiptment 2 GPS, wind instruments, Satellite Communications, depth sounder, SSB Radio Telephone, compass, autopilot, weather fax, Furuno NavTex Receiver, computer, cellular phone.

Owner operated, Wanderbird meets or exceeds all safety requirements for her class of transportation, and Lloyd's specifications for vessels carrying passengers, Offshore First Aid Kit, Full Fire Detection & Fire Fighting Equipment, High Water Alarms, Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Coast Guard Approved Survival Suits, 2 Life Boats, 2 Bouyant Apparatus 10 Person Capacity, 4 Inflatable Life Rafts 46 Person Capacity, E.P.I.R.B., Oversize Life Rings, Rocket Propelled Line Launchers, Full Flare Kit, 6 watertight compartments.


Details & Reservations: Eco Sailing Expeditions
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022852_Quimby-House-Inn-where-a-Scenic-Wonderland-Awaits http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022852_Quimby-House-Inn-where-a-Scenic-Wonderland-Awaits Hotels & Resorts Maine Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:06:00 Quimby House Inn located in the heart of Bar Harbor. We are within minutes of Bar Harbor's finest restaurants, churches, shops, entrance of Acadia National Park. Come visit one of Maine's 'scenic wonderlands' and stay at Quimby House. - From $75/Night/Room
Quimby House Inn located in the heart of Bar Harbor. We are within minutes of Bar Harbor's finest restaurants, churches, shops, entrance of Acadia National Park. Come visit one of Maine's 'scenic wonderlands' and stay at Quimby House.


Acadia National Park, one of the National Park System's crown jewels, where sea meets mountains. Surrounding Mt. Desert Island's towns, one of which is Bar Harbor on the eastern side. Drive up Cadilac Mt. for sunrise, sunset, or just to admire the veiw.
You are just a short walk to shops and water from your front door, while at Quimby House. Some of Bar Harbor's finest restaurants are within our neighborhood.
Details & Reservations: Quimby House Inn where a Scenic Wonderland Awaits
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022647_Graycote-Inn-A-retreat-from-the-everyday http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022647_Graycote-Inn-A-retreat-from-the-everyday Bed & Breakfasts Maine Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:06:00 A retreat from the everyday. Open year round. Combine an active day in Acadia National Park with a stay in our Victorian B&B in the village. Large yard, fireplaces, balconies, suites. Short stroll to restaurants, shops, and galleries, - From $85/Night
A retreat from the everyday. Open year round. Combine an active day in Acadia National Park with a stay in our Victorian B&B in the village. Large yard, fireplaces, balconies, suites. Short stroll to restaurants, shops, and galleries,


You will be only a mile from Acadia National Park with 60 miles of carriage roads, 120 miles of hiking trails, and miles of the most majestic coastline in the State of Maine. The carriage roads become some of the best crosscountry ski trails in winter. The Graycote is here to welcome you in any season, whether you wish to "do it all" in the great outdoors, or simply relax and "recharge your batteries" on the country's most beautiful island.


Details & Reservations: Graycote Inn, A retreat from the everyday
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1025062_Peaceful-stay-at-Acadia-Cottages http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1025062_Peaceful-stay-at-Acadia-Cottages Bed & Breakfasts Maine Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:06:00 A desirable Island location with reasonable rates from which to explore Acadia National Park. Tucked beneath a tranquil forest canopy, cabins are accessed by a private treelined driveway. Choose from queen studios to king suites. - From $89/Night
A desirable Island location with reasonable rates from which to explore Acadia National Park. Tucked beneath a tranquil forest canopy, cabins are accessed by a private treelined driveway. Choose from queen studios to king suites.



Details & Reservations: Peaceful stay at Acadia Cottages
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1129311_An-Exotic-Vacation-Close-to-Home http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1129311_An-Exotic-Vacation-Close-to-Home Bed & Breakfasts Maine Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:03:00 A luxurious and unique bed and breakfast experience aboard an elegant 50 foot sailing yacht. Extremely private no other guest aboard during your reservation. Turn your stay into an exotic vacation. - From $149/Night/Pers
A luxurious and unique bed and breakfast experience aboard an elegant 50 foot sailing yacht. Extremely private no other guest aboard during your reservation. Turn your stay into an exotic vacation.


Far from the distractions of everyday life, this elegant 50 foot sailing yacht has been converted into a private bed and breakfast. During your stay, no other guests are aboard. Anchored right next to shore, your getaway has endless possibilities Exploring town, dining, shopping, walking, hiking, bicycling, swimming, or just relaxing on the water.

Details & Reservations: An Exotic Vacation Close to Home
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]]> http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022688_Holbrook-House http://www.RealAdventures.com/listings/1022688_Holbrook-House Bed & Breakfasts Maine Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:06:00 A lovely 1876 Victorian showplace with ten guest rooms, located in the historic corridor of Bar Harbor. Enjoy a full served breakfast in our beautiful sunroom and join us on our front porch for afternoon refreshments. -
A lovely 1876 Victorian showplace with ten guest rooms, located in the historic corridor of Bar Harbor. Enjoy a full served breakfast in our beautiful sunroom and join us on our front porch for afternoon refreshments.


Holbrook House is located in Bar Harbor on Mt Desert Island and surrounded by Acadia National Park. Be the first to see the sunrise in the U.S. from atop Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the Eastern seaboard, hike some of the 120 miles of trails in Acadia, bike the carriage roads where no motorized vehicles are allowed or relax on sailing cruises in Frenchman's Bay and whale watching. There is something for everyone in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.
Details & Reservations: Holbrook House
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