WHERE IS SEGUIN ISLAND...

Seguin Island is  located two miles off the mouth of the Kennebec River, south of Georgetown Island in Sagadahoc County. It is not easy to access, but, once there you will find the trip is well worth it. From atop the island there are some of the most spectacular views on the Maine coast. On a clear day, and the fact that you are 180 feet high off the water, gives the feeling that you can reach out and touch Casco Bay and the city of Portland 20 miles to the west, Mount Washington 90 miles to the northwest and Monhegan Island 20 miles to the east. Our caretakers often remark how much fun they have watching the fireworks from various communities on the Fourth of July.

If you plan to visit Seguin in your own boat, we highly recommend the use of NOAA Chart 13295, "KENNEBEC AND SHEEPSCOT RIVER ENTRANCES" to assist you safely into the cove. The map shows Seguin Cove is "NO ANCHOR, submerged cable area". Please do not anchor in Seguin Cove. Other publications with useful information on how to navigate the waters around the island are Roger Duncan’s A CRUISING GUIDE TO THE NEW ENGLAND COAST and the UNITED STATES COASTAL PILOT. In the cove, there are moorings available. Please be aware that you use the moorings AT YOUR OWN RISK. As Seguin Island has no dock, you will have to bring a dinghy or swim ashore. The beach is exposed from low to 3/4 high tide. Please remember the smoothed rocks at high tide are unstable and slippery.

ONCE YOU ARE ON THE ISLAND...
Search out the caretakers who are there from Memorial Day through Labor Day. They will be more than happy to take you on a guided tour of the tower to see the Lens, through our Museum, and answer any questions you may have. There is no charge to visit the island, but donations are gratefully accepted. Lighthouse pictures and memorabilia maybe purchased in our gift shop.  There is a Composting Toilet Facility available on the bottom of the island for public use. We ask that you remove your own bottles and trash. Also, dogs are allowed on the island but, due to the nesting migratory sea bird colonies, please keep them leashed and pick-up after them.

ON SHORE OPTIONS...
Seguin Island maybe be seen from a number of locations along the coast. At the end of Southport Island, Seguin may be seen at the Town Landing at Newagen at a distance of 6 nautical miles. From Ried State Park in Georgetown, Seguin is 4 nautical miles. The best view of Seguin from the mainland is at Popham Beach State Park. Seguin is at a distance of 2 nautical miles. This is not only the closest place to view the island but, looking at it from this angle, the island is its longest. If you drive a mile past Popham Beach State Park, at the end of the road is Fort Popham, a Civil War fort built to guard the mouth of the river. Seguin is 3 nautical miles in the distance. To the north - upriver- Perkins Island Light can be seen.

Please visit our SEGUIN OFFICE and STORE in Bath, Maine
 On the Second Floor of 72 Front Street, Suite 3
OPEN: Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 3 PM.

Maine Maritime Museum Tours
Offers trips scheduled at various times throughout the summer down the Kennebec and by Seguin Island. These are very popular, reasonably priced tours and run usually four times during the summer (weather permitting) and they fill up fast. For more information call (207) 443-1316 or visit their website at http://www.bathmaine.com/.

Charter Boat Services

Captain Ethan DeBery of FISH N' TRIPS, PHIPPSBURG
 
Offers chartered trips by the hour for up to six passengers on a reservation basis. For more information, call (207) 841-7977 or email fishntripsmaine@yahoo.com

Captain Tom Ring of ATLANTIC SEAL CRUISES, SOUTH FREEPORT

Offers trips to Seguin Island on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (207) 865-6112.

Captain Ed Rice of RIVER RUN TOURS

For more information, call (207) 504-2628 or visit www.riverruntours.com

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