Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Time Zone
EDT (UTC-4)
Best Time to Visit
Jun–Oct
Typical Duration
8-10 nights
Price Range
From $1,898 pp
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Maine's scenic Acadia region and picturesque coastal towns, offering cruisers access to natural beauty, lobster dining, and New England charm.
Cruises that visit Rockland, Maine
- cruises to Rockland, Maine
- Rockland, Maine sailings
- Rockland, Maine cruises
- 7-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 8-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 8-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 8-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 8-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 8-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 8-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 10-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 10-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 10-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 10-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 11-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 12-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 14-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 14-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 42-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 49-night American Cruise Lines cruise
Build Your Day in Rockland, Maine
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 4:00 PM
Usually about 8 hours ashore
Getting around:
Camden Hills State Park
$2 admission per person for non residents but worth it.
Claws
Very casual dining with a great view of the harbor.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Owls Head Lighthouse
Plus a beautiful ride from near by Rockland.
Open · Closes 5 PM
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Parking
Fun walk across the breakwater rocks to the lighthouse.
Archer’s on the Pier
Loved the local wild oysters, scallops, and risotto.
Open · Closes 8 PM
Owls Head State Park
Fun excursion and new views from the top of the lighthouse
Open · Closes 7 PM
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
This is a beautiful lighthouse and an easy walk out on really large rocks.
Open · Closes 5 PM
Home Kitchen Cafe
The sticky buns & homemade corned beef hash are my FAVES!!
Closes soon · 2 PM
Primo Restaurant
This was hands down the best dining experience we had while visiting Maine.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Rockland Café
Sunday night crowd, lively, full house.
Open · Closes 3 PM
Harbor Park
Very nice area..Plenty to do if you need a few hours.
Rock City Café
Gingerbread iced latte was incredible 😚 and hubby's maple coffee was yummy!
Open · Closes 5 PM
Trackside Station
Live music, excellent food and drinks.
Open · Closes 4 PM
Park Street Grille
The mango margarita and New England nachos are to die for.
Open · Closes 8 PM
Waterworks Restaurant
A local joint with reasonably good food at reasonable prices.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Ada's Kitchen
Delicious comfort food in a lively atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods
Great selection, nice staff, quick lines!
Open
Birch Point Beach State Park
This is a lovely little state park with a nice swimming beach with sand.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Hill's Seafood Co
The crab cakes are the best and they pour a great drink.
Closes soon · 2 PM
Maine Lobster Festival
Live music, good variety of vendors, a lobster galore!
Hazel's Take-out
Best Lobster rolls in Maine, fries were hot and crisp, slaw was delish.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Mon
Rock Harbor Pub and Brewery
Great beers and the new lobster Reuben was delicious!
Open · Closes 9 PM
Rustica Cucina Italiana
Quiet, laid back place with amazing food and great service.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
Roselyn Thai Fine Cuisine
The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was cozy.
Open · Closes 3 PM
Dry Dock
Comfortable, casual and good food.
Open · Closes 7 PM
Maine Lighthouse Museum
Family adventures could include boat rides and light houses.
Open · Closes 4 PM
Rockland Plaza Shopping Center
Good prices and selection.
Maine Lobster Club brand / Alaskan Captain brand
Delicious lobster rolls, yummy creamy chowder and shrimp scampi.
Open · Closes 5 PM
North Beacon Oyster
The food and cocktails here were top notch and the service was great!!
Open · Closes 9 PM
Harbor Plaza
Great mini mall with a good selection of stores.
Myrtle Street Tavern
Great local beers on tap, a TV showing NFL, and a pool table.
Open · Closes 1 AM
High Tide
Prime Rib, and Lobster spinach Alfredo were delicious.
Open · Closes 10 PM
South End - (Sandy) Beach
This is a smaller beach with some sand but it is rocky at low tide.
In Good Company
Kind staff, delightful food, warm atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 4:30 PM Tue
Farnsworth Art Museum
Visit on First Friday and get free admission!
Open · Closes 5 PM
Sammy's Deluxe
Great food, great service, relaxed atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Wed
Hole In the Wall Bagels Inc
Clean, friendly, great bagel sandwiches and secure wifi.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Wed
Clan MacLaren
Very fresh food-relaxed pleasant atmosphere-great Ruebens and clam chowder
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Mon
Main Street Markets
Great breakfast sandwiches in a comfortable arty atmosphere;
Open · Closes 3 PM
Hot Hill Tavern
Dollar wings on Wednesdays and 5 dollar, delicious margaritas all week long.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Sail Power & Steam Museum
Easy to spend hours talking to and learning from the volunteers.
Open · Closes 4 PM
The Grasshopper Shop
Kids section is adorable and the home/gifts section is well appointed.
Open
Center for Maine Contemporary Art
Fantastic venue to see a variety of art exhibits
Open · Closes 5 PM
Project Puffin Visitor Center
What a fun and certainly educational 60 mins it was.
Open · Closes 4 PM
THE SPOT Rockland
Great burger, good price, casual spot
Open · Closes 8 PM
Tuck & Roll Food Truck
The prices are excellent and the food was hot and delicious.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
Rock City Coffee Roasters
Great people serving great coffee and food.
Open · Closes 5 PM
13 Oak
Delicious food, great service and a fun atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Mon
Snow Marine Park
This is a place to access Rockland Harbor with a big, dog-friendly field.
Open 24 hours
Cafe Grazie
Adorable cafe with delicious pastries, homemade breads and varying entrees!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
Curator Consignment
Excellent variety, hard-to-find designer items, and reasonable prices.
Open
Mac Attack
The lobster roll was loaded up and flavorful and fresh and buttery.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Rocky's Food Shack
Excellent food with an unbeatable atmosphere
Open · Closes 5 PM
Puffin's Nest
Great prices, neat and quirky items in addition to souvenirs.
Open
Crescent Beach
It's shallow for a ways out... when the tide comes in, it comes in ...
Paper Plane
Awesome cocktails, local beers, bright inside with a great playlist.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
Newtys
The coffee toffee and lavender ice creams were amazing.
Open · Closes 8 PM
Home Kitchen Bakery
Great friendly service and tasty bakes!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
Lemon Bar
Best cocktails in Rockland, wonderful vibe and hospitality.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Wed
The Idle Hour
Open · Closes 9 PM
Owls Nest Coffee & Cafe
The cold brew and lattes are amazing!
Closes soon · 2 PM
Label Shopper
Friendly service and nice variety of clothes.
Open
Rockland Harbor Trail
Dogs allowed
Open 24 hours
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
15 minute movie and fun exhibits.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Aroma Joe's
Great coffee, great service!
Open · Closes 9 PM
Black Parrot
One of the best fountain pen memorabilia stores in Maine.
Open
Island Institute
Rockland Shopping Center
Well cared for shopping center
The Shop on Main St.
Such a comfortable, upscale shopping experience without the high prices.
Closed
YOKAE Ramen & Noodles
Huge portions, friendly service and great food.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Farnsworth Homestead
Onsite services
Open · Closes 4 PM
Osprey Nesting Box
Very cool spot to see ospreys nesting!!
Roselyn Ocean
Yummy fresh whole lobster rolls!
Open · Closes 4 PM
Metal Lobster Sculpture
But it makes an interesting sight out here and we found it entertaining.
Open 24 hours
Beaux Reves Kitchen
Dine-in·Curbside pickup
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Rockland, Maine
Rockland, Maine has emerged as a charming cruise port serving three major cruise lines—American Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, and Seabourn—with 117 upcoming sailings. While primarily a port of call rather than an embarkation point, Rockland serves as a key stop on New England and Canada itineraries, with most cruises featuring eight-night voyages that explore the picturesque Maine coast and nearby ports including Bar Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, and Bangor.
During your time ashore in Rockland, you'll discover a vibrant waterfront community with excellent dining and shopping options, as well as the renowned Farnsworth Art Museum showcasing American art and culture. The port's peak season runs from June through October, with September offering particularly pleasant weather for exploring this quintessential New England harbor town. Whether you're embarking on a longer cruise or enjoying a brief port day, Rockland provides an authentic taste of Maine's maritime heritage and coastal charm.
During your time ashore in Rockland, you'll discover a vibrant waterfront community with excellent dining and shopping options, as well as the renowned Farnsworth Art Museum showcasing American art and culture. The port's peak season runs from June through October, with September offering particularly pleasant weather for exploring this quintessential New England harbor town. Whether you're embarking on a longer cruise or enjoying a brief port day, Rockland provides an authentic taste of Maine's maritime heritage and coastal charm.
Cruise Lines at Rockland, Maine
- American Cruise Lines (205 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (9 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (1 cruise)
- Seabourn (1 cruise)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rockland Harbor located?
Rockland Harbor is located in Rockland, Maine, United States at approximately 44.103691 N, -69.108929 W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Rockland Harbor?
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What is the port type for Rockland Harbor?
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What can visitors expect at Rockland Harbor?
A working harbor along the Maine coast serving local maritime activity and waterfront scenery.