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. 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 5 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. Passengers may be off-loaded "over the bow" onto cove beach in calm seas. 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
Maine Maritime Museum
Tours:
Tour Boat
Services:
Capt. Tom Ring of
ATLANTIC SEAL CRUISES, SOUTH FREEPORT
Charter
Boat Services:
Capt. Gregg Clemens of MID MAINE WATER TAXI, GEORGETOWN Capt. Matt Reed of SON-RAE CHARTERS,
GEORGETOWN Capt. Ethan DeBery of FISH N' TRIPS, PHIPPSBURG
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Rights Reserved Friends of Seguin Island
Inc.
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/.
Offers scheduled trips to Seguin during the summer
on Thursdays, 10am to 4pm. For more information call (207)
865-6112.
http://hometown.aol.com/clemhand/
Offers chartered trips by the hour for 6 or less
passengers on a reservation basis. For more information call (207) 371-2288
or EMAIL:
Capt.
Gregg.
http://www.sonrae.com/
Offers chartered trips by the hour for 6 or less
passengers on a reservation basis. For more information call (207)
371-2813.
http://fishntripsmaine.com/
Offers chartered trips by the hour for 6 or less
passengers on a reservation basis. For more information call (207)
841-7977or EMAIL:
Capt. Ethan
Holiday
Inn
139 Richardson St, Bath
207 443-9741
866-258-7245
Black Lantern B
& B
6 Pleasant Street,
Topsham
207
725-4165
888-306-4165
Brunswick B &
B
165 Park Row,
Brunswick
207
729-4914
800-299-4914
The Captains Watch B & B
926 Cundys Harbor, Harpswell
207 725-0979
Coveside B & B
6 Gotts Cove Lane, Georgetown
207 371-2807
800-232-5490
Edge Water Farm B & B
71 Small Point Rd, Phippsburg
207 389-1322
877-389-1322
Fairhaven Inn
118 N Bath Rd, Bath
207 443-4391
888-442-4391
Galen C. Moses House B & B
1009 Washington St, Bath
207 442-8771
888-442-8771
The Inn at Bath B & B
969 Washington St, Bath
207 443-4294
800-423-0964
The Mooring B & B
132 Seguinland Rd, Georgetown
207 371-2790
866-828-7343
Popham Beach B & B
4 Riverview Ave, Phippsburg
207 389-2409
Pryor House B & B
360 Front St, Bath
207 443-1146
Small Point B & B
312 Small Pt Rd, Phippsburg
207 389-1716
The 1774 Inn
44 Parkerhead Rd, Phippsburg
207 389-1774
866-244-1776