Upcoming Events at Journey's End Marina
Fri Jul 1, 4:00 PM - Fri Jul 1, 9:00 PM
Journey's End Marina
120 Tillson Avenue, Rockland, ME 04841
Community: Maine
Description
Nebo Lodge-Equinox Island Transport Dinner Cruise
Event Details
Details:
The Equinox is a bright blue 40-foot lobster boat style passenger boat that ferries up to 25 people comfortably and safely to North Haven island, Maine, 12 miles off the coast of Rockland. The trip typically takes about 45-50 minutes each way, during which guests will enjoy gorgeous coastal views, sealife, stargazing and more. Your captain will let you know exactly when you will need to be back down at the boat to head back to Rockland, but most nights it will be by 8pm, returning you to Rockland around 9pm.
Required Fitness Level:
To access the boat, passengers must be able to walk from the parking lot (approximately 200 yards), down the boat ramp (approximately 25'), across the dock (approximately 15'; can be slightly wobbly/unstable), and descend into the boat via two steep steps with one handrails. We feel this is the physical equivalent of being able to walk up 5 stairs unassisted by anything or anyone. Upon arrival in North Haven, you will disembark in a similar fashion, and walk 3-5 minutes up a short, steep hill to Nebo Lodge.
Weather Preparedness:
The crossing is approximately 50 minutes, and seas can be rolly, requiring balance and a degree of heartiness. On a nice evening it may be warm, even in the shade. If it is windy or raining, some inside seating is available, but passengers are expected to come prepared with appropriate foul weather gear.
Smoking and consumption of intoxicants while aboard the boat is strictly prohibited. Passengers in violation will be asked to disembark at the nearest port.
Captain John Morin’s cell: 207-691-1637
Equinox Website: www.equinoxislandtransitllc.com/captains.html
Directions to Journey’s End: www.oharabait.com/directions.php
Northbound: (Via Route 1 from Thomaston)
At the third traffic light in Rockland there will be a Rite Aid Pharmacy on the right; go straight through the light onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive along as it curves around to the left. At the next stop sign, next to Hamilton Marine, turn right onto Tillson Avenue. After one tenth of a mile you will arrive at the O'Hara Corporation/Journeys End Marina, just before the Coast Guard base. The boat Equinox is located in the south side of the marina (the right hand side of Tillson Ave) at the end of the long, tan building beyond the travel-lift.
PARKING ON ROCKLAND STREETS AND CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IS FREE, TILLSON AVE. HAS BOTH
Southbound: (Via Route 1 from Camden/Rockport)
Follow Route 1 South to Rockland, where the road will become one way just after a Dunkin Donuts. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Route 1 North (also called Park Street). Go straight through the next traffic light onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive along as it curves around to the left.
At the next stop sign, next to Hamilton Marine, turn right onto Tillson Avenue. After one tenth of a mile you will arrive at the O'Hara Corporation/Journeys End Marina, just before the Coast Guard base. The boat Equinox is located in the south side of the marina (the right hand side of Tillson Ave) at the end of the long, tan building beyond the travel-lift.
THE PARKING AREA IS THE ELEVATED LOT NEXT TO THE GRAY METAL BUILDING
*Please note: There is a $10 parking fee if you choose to park in the marina parking lot (there is ample free parking on main street and the surrounding side streets in Rockland, but please allow yourselves sufficient time to walk to the marina). Please pay Captain to prevent your vehicle from being towed.
The Equinox is a bright blue 40-foot lobster boat style passenger boat that ferries up to 25 people comfortably and safely to North Haven island, Maine, 12 miles off the coast of Rockland. The trip typically takes about 45-50 minutes each way, during which guests will enjoy gorgeous coastal views, sealife, stargazing and more. Your captain will let you know exactly when you will need to be back down at the boat to head back to Rockland, but most nights it will be by 8pm, returning you to Rockland around 9pm.
Required Fitness Level:
To access the boat, passengers must be able to walk from the parking lot (approximately 200 yards), down the boat ramp (approximately 25'), across the dock (approximately 15'; can be slightly wobbly/unstable), and descend into the boat via two steep steps with one handrails. We feel this is the physical equivalent of being able to walk up 5 stairs unassisted by anything or anyone. Upon arrival in North Haven, you will disembark in a similar fashion, and walk 3-5 minutes up a short, steep hill to Nebo Lodge.
Weather Preparedness:
The crossing is approximately 50 minutes, and seas can be rolly, requiring balance and a degree of heartiness. On a nice evening it may be warm, even in the shade. If it is windy or raining, some inside seating is available, but passengers are expected to come prepared with appropriate foul weather gear.
Smoking and consumption of intoxicants while aboard the boat is strictly prohibited. Passengers in violation will be asked to disembark at the nearest port.
Captain John Morin’s cell: 207-691-1637
Equinox Website: www.equinoxislandtransitllc.com/captains.html
Directions to Journey’s End: www.oharabait.com/directions.php
Northbound: (Via Route 1 from Thomaston)
At the third traffic light in Rockland there will be a Rite Aid Pharmacy on the right; go straight through the light onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive along as it curves around to the left. At the next stop sign, next to Hamilton Marine, turn right onto Tillson Avenue. After one tenth of a mile you will arrive at the O'Hara Corporation/Journeys End Marina, just before the Coast Guard base. The boat Equinox is located in the south side of the marina (the right hand side of Tillson Ave) at the end of the long, tan building beyond the travel-lift.
PARKING ON ROCKLAND STREETS AND CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IS FREE, TILLSON AVE. HAS BOTH
Southbound: (Via Route 1 from Camden/Rockport)
Follow Route 1 South to Rockland, where the road will become one way just after a Dunkin Donuts. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Route 1 North (also called Park Street). Go straight through the next traffic light onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive along as it curves around to the left.
At the next stop sign, next to Hamilton Marine, turn right onto Tillson Avenue. After one tenth of a mile you will arrive at the O'Hara Corporation/Journeys End Marina, just before the Coast Guard base. The boat Equinox is located in the south side of the marina (the right hand side of Tillson Ave) at the end of the long, tan building beyond the travel-lift.
THE PARKING AREA IS THE ELEVATED LOT NEXT TO THE GRAY METAL BUILDING
*Please note: There is a $10 parking fee if you choose to park in the marina parking lot (there is ample free parking on main street and the surrounding side streets in Rockland, but please allow yourselves sufficient time to walk to the marina). Please pay Captain to prevent your vehicle from being towed.
