Great Cranberry Island, Maine

Great Cranberry Island, the largest of the Cranberry Isles, has a truly commanding and spectacular view of Mount Desert Island and the mountains of Acadia National Park in Maine. Located near the southern entrance to Somes Sound, you can view Manset, Southwest Harbor and Somes Sound to the northeast from the public pier. Sutton Island and Northeast Harbor are to the north. Little Cranberry Island and Islesford are to the east. (see photos)

There is a little general store on the north side of Great Cranberry Island near the pier that provides the usual fares. Access to the island is by boat. You can rent a boat in Manset or use one of the following services listed below.

Beal & Bunker Mail Boat and Ferry Service
    (207) 244-3575

The Cranberry Cove Boating Co.
    (207) 244-5882 or (207) 460-3977

The Delight Water Taxi and Custom Cruises
    (207) 244-5724

Great Harbor Tours, Ltd. - Daily Tours, Charters and Water Taxi
    Cell Phone: (207) 460-5200   Home Phone: (207) 244-9160