ABOUT THE EVENT
Walk the Working Waterfront is a free-to-attend, self guided walking tour proudly celebrating the people, businesses, and infrastructure that comprise the heart of Portland’s ocean economy. Now in its 6th year, this annual, community-centered affair was created to encourage visitors to discover firsthand what life on the historic Commercial Street waterfront is like. From Becky’s Diner to the Maine State Pier, attendees are welcomed into dozens of businesses, taken onto select commercial vessels for tours, and encouraged to explore the piers in new ways, while taking plenty of pictures along the way.
As always, the walking portion of the day is free and open to all, along with activities that include walking tours of the historic waterfront, tours of the Coast Guard vessels, as well as demonstration/education stations. There will also be many other specials on offer for purchase if you so choose, from happy hours, to historical cruises that travel up and down the piers, to an oyster happy hour cruise out into Casco Bay. The day is yours!
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WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR DAY?
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For the 2020 installment of Walk the Working Waterfront, there are an incredible number of things for you to do and see. Whether you want to walk Commercial Street, take in sweeping views of the harbor, meet members of the commercial fishing community, talk with a seaweed farmer or join Fogg's Boatworks for a historical harbor cruise, #WTWW2020 has you covered.
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Historical waterfront boat tour
Back for 2020! The Portland Historical Waterfront Tour is a 90 minute cruise that will travel out into Portland harbor, meandering slowly up and down the historic waterfronts of Portland and South Portland. The Fogg's Boatworks team is pleased to introduce their brand new Casco Bay Cat, a comfortably quick taxi and charter vessel capable of carrying up to 49 passengers that is equipped with a PA system perfect for educational tours. A narrator will be onboard sharing stories of the many finger piers, commercial fishing and leisure vessels, and waterfront buildings you'll see along the way.