Portland and Bar Harbor

[Pugster4]

Just started looking at NE/CA cruises and am trying to decide if I should spend the extra time to see both Portland and Bar Harbor. Also trying to figure out if the price to see PEI would be worth it also and what it has to offer compared to other ports. Any help would be great. Considering a 7 day and a 9 day. 9 day includes Bar harbor. There is a 10 day that has PEI but it costs over $300 more than the 9 day. Thanks for your help!

[princeton123211]

All over the map. Portland is a great town-- Bar Harbor is nice but not as much going on as Portland, especially in the dining scene. Prince Edward Island is also extremely worthwhile but its totally up to you on how much time you want to spend. 

[lenquixote66]

Portland is a great place. If you have the opportunity check out singer Don Campbell.

PEI is our favorite place in that part of Canada.

[MEcruzr]

I think it really depends on where you're from... and how likely it is that you'll get back to NE/CA. I would do the one with the most ports. Portland and Bar Harbor are nothing alike, other than both being on the coast. Portland is a city, Bar Harbor is a town on an island. Both are worth visiting, in my opinion. If you have the time, take a couple extra days and see more!!

[GradUT]

The reason to go to Bar Harbor is to visit Acadia National Park (which is just outside of the town).  IMO, Acadia NP is not to be missed if you are taking a Canada/New England cruise. 

[Pugster4]

Thanks for all the help guys. I appreciate it!

[lynncarol]

Each time in Bar Harbor we have visited Acadia NP (not to be missed, in my opinion). Also, if the tides are right, you can walk out to Bar Island over a large sandbar.  We have done this twice, but you must be careful, the tide comes in quickly and you can be stranded.

[toras]

I read there are free shuttle buses on Bar Harbor with different routes, are they good? which is best?

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