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    • Activities
      • Oyster Farm Tours
      • Family Fishing Charters
      • Shellfish Explorers
      • Sunset Cruise
      • Oyster Shucking Class
    • Contact
    • About
    • Marine Education
      • Our Programs
      • Basin Oyster Project
      • Boating License
      • Crab Monitoring
      • Fish Tagging Program

(207) 939-0980

North East Salt Water
  • Home
  • Activities
    • Oyster Farm Tours
    • Family Fishing Charters
    • Shellfish Explorers
    • Sunset Cruise
    • Oyster Shucking Class
  • Contact
  • About
  • Marine Education
    • Our Programs
    • Basin Oyster Project
    • Boating License
    • Crab Monitoring
    • Fish Tagging Program
A couple at a North East Salt Water oyster farm tour shucking oysters on a floating dock

Oyster Farm Tour in Phippsburg Maine

Learn the Art of Oyster Shucking

Join us on a private boat charter and experience Maine's thriving oyster community. Your captain will guide you through the entire oyster farming process, from hatchery to harvest, at our oyster farm located in a breathtaking conservation area in Phippsburg.


What to Expect

  • Meet your captain at the dock
  • We will select fresh oysters from the Maine Oyster Company distribution wharf
  • Climb aboard a private boat ride to a pristine nature preserve
  • Master the art of shucking on our floating dock
  • Learn about oyster farming techniques in Maine
  • Dog friendly 
  • Activity is suitable for 13+ 
  • For younger children check out our Shellfish Explorers trip
  • Total duration 1.5-2 hours


All trips are private, and prices are:

$125 per person for groups of 2 

$115 per person for groups of 3-6


Instant Booking Confirmation

Choose an available date and time for your Oyster Farm Tour and experience the best of Maine's coastal beauty and culinary delights!

Whether you're interested in getting hands-on or simply want to relax and enjoy the scenery, this activity is an unforgettable experience.

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recent oyster farm tours

A mother feeding her son an oyster during an oyster farm tour with North East Salt Water
A lady with an oyster tattoo on her arm, eating oysters with another lady in Casco Bay
An oyster farmer teaching oyster farming 101 to a couple on  a floating dock
A couple holding shucking knives next to a pile of oysters
A couple sitting on the bow of a boat looking out onto Casco Bay Maine
Captain Joe Jerome standing over a pile of oysters in Phippsburg Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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


Bring an extra layer or windbreaker, as it can be much colder when the boat is moving on the ocean than on land. Since we encourage guests to get as hands-on as possible, it's best to avoid wearing your Sunday best. Closed-toed shoes are also recommended. We have plenty of traditional fishing overalls, rubber gloves, and lobsterman's jackets available for guests to borrow if you want a truly authentic farming experience!


Yes! Kids of all ages are welcome to come but we find that children ages 13+ get the most enjoyment out of this type of trip.  We have a similar oyster tour and lobstering trip that is designed for kids of all ages.

Click here to find out about our Shellfish Explorers adventure.


Yes, we absolutely love dogs! However, we kindly ask that you use good judgment. The boat rides, floating docks, and the ocean's sounds and smells can be overwhelming for anxious pups. Please ensure your dog is experienced and relaxed in such environments, and avoid using this trip as a test for their comfort.


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


Yes and no! While there isn't a strict limit, we do ask that guests be gracious with our resources.


Visit the Maine Oyster Company's self-serve oyster farm stand at our wharf in Phippsburg, open year-round. Additionally, they offer overnight shipping from multiple Maine oyster farms directly to your home!


Our oyster farm is just a 10-minute cruise through the harbor and into 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 such a short ride


Unfortunately this activity is not suitable for people with shellfish allergies.


Vibrio bacteria live in coastal waters throughout the world and consuming raw oysters can lead to illness if bacteria are present. Maine's cold waters significantly reduce this risk, and our safe handling, harvesting, and transporting practices make Maine among the safest States for eating oysters.


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Our Meeting Place

We will meet 5 mins before the start time of your trip in the parking lot beside our facility called 'The Store' (see picture), located on your right hand side as you drive down the hill on Wallace Circle. 

If you get lost, ask any of the locals in the area. 


WiFi

The area does not have great cell signal, but the facility has an open

 WIFI Network 'boomshuckalucka'


Restrooms

There is a restroom located inside the facility. Go down the dock stairs onto lower deck and head inside.

North East Salt Water

47 Wallace Circle, Phippsburg, Maine 04562, United States

(207) 939-0980

The facade of the facility for North East Salt Water at 47 Wallace Circle, Phippsburg Maine

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47 Wallace Circle, Phippsburg, Maine 04562, United States

(207) 939-0980

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