3 kids holding up vials of saltwater on a floating dock as part of an aquaculture field trip

Eco Tours in Maine

Join our aquaculture field trip

Calling future marine biologists of all ages! Climb on board for an interactive field trip to our oyster farm.

We will start the trip by putting on authentic Maine lobsterman's gear (optional) so we can get hands-on doing real fieldwork for our shellfish reef building program: the Basin Oyster Project.

Field Trip for up to 5 people:

2.5 hour trip
Family Friendly: suitable for all ages
Get hands-on catching bait fish for our crab and lobster pots.
Haul traps to help investigate the invasive green crab population
Give our 10,000 oyster babies a fresh water bath
Shuck & slurp Maine oysters right out of the water!

$375 per group (5 max)

Pesky Green Crabs

Try your hand at crabbing as we track the invasive green crabs as part of our monitoring program.

Learn how to safely handle, and identify crab species and gender.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Need more info? Text Captain Joe on (207) 939-0980

How many people can come on the trip?

The maximum number of passengers you can have in your group is 6.

What should I wear?

Bring an extra layer or windbreaker, as it can be much colder when the boat is moving on the ocean than on land.

Sunglasses, sunscreen, and closed-toed shoes are also recommended (no flip-flops). We have plenty of traditional fishing overalls in all sizes available for guests to borrow if you want a truly authentic experience!

Is this a family friendly trip?

Yes! This charter is available for people of all ages

Can I eat some oysters on this trip?

Absolutely! We will end our trip at the floating farm where you can taste our oysters fresh out of the water.

Are dogs allowed on the this charter

Although we absolutely love dogs, we kindly ask that you leave your pups out of this activity for their safety. We offer dog-friendly Oyster Farm Tours

Will I get seasick?

The majority of this trip is conducted in a quiet cove, away from the open ocean. While the seas are not always completely calm, we rarely have issues with people getting motion sick during this type of activity.

Can I bring food and alcohol on the trip?

Certainly! Feel free to bring your favorite drinks and snacks on board. Just remember to drink responsibly and be mindful of others.

Eco Tours in Maine

Join our aquaculture field trip

Pesky Green Crabs

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