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Monday 7:30am - 4pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm Thursday 7:30am - 4pm Friday 7:30am - 4pm Saturday 7:30am - 4pm Sunday 7:30am - 4pm

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Hardy Boat Cruises

Offering ferry service to Monhegan, Puffin Watches w/Audubon narrators, Seal and Coastal Cruises. Closed for the winter. Open mid-May thru mid-October
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01/25/2025

Missing those summer strolls through the Monhegan village! ☀️
What's the first thing you are going to do when you come to the island this summer? Let us know in the comments 👇

📸: Megan Clouse

01/21/2025

That moment when the boat is so clean you can see the water reflecting on the hull 😍

📸: Megan Clouse

01/18/2025

New Harbor painted in that late summer afternoon glow 😍

📸: Megan Clouse

01/16/2025

Amongst the wildflowers on Monhegan is one of our happy places 🌼
Missing those summer days! ☀️

📸: Megan Clouse

01/14/2025

On Monhegan Island, there is so much to see, even at the pier! 👀
What is your favorite thing to see on Monhegan? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📸: Megan Clouse

01/11/2025

A pair of puffins basking in the afternoon light ☀️
Counting down the days until our feathered friends return to Maine!

📸: Megan Clouse

01/07/2025

One of our favorite things about our cruises to Eastern Egg Rock is when we have multiple generations of puffin watchers aboard!
Seeing the excitement cross their faces when they see a puffin for the first time is truly indescribable! 🤩

📸: Megan Clouse

01/04/2025

Pull up a chair and let the sounds of Monhegan Island be your soundtrack 🌊🌲

📸: Megan Clouse

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from your crew at Hardy Boat Cruises! 🎉
We look forward to welcoming you all aboard with us in 2025! Only 5 months to go...but who's counting 😄

📸: Megan Clouse

12/27/2024

Flying through this holiday season with a belly full of delicious food! 😋
For puffins, that food includes small fish like herring, hake, sand lance, and capelin 🐟
What's your favorite holiday treat? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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12/23/2024

Happy Holidays to all from your crew at the Hardy Boat! 🎄❄️
As we cruise into the holiday week, we wanted to take the time to thank you all for your continued support of what we do here at Hardy Boat Cruises.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard with us in the new year! 🙌

📸: Kelsey Allen

12/21/2024

Welcome back to another Fun Fact Friday! This week we are talking about our favorite marine mammal, the harbor seal.
Did you know that harbor seals are often referred to as "sea-dogs"? Their round heads, large eyes, and short snouts bear resemblance to that of a dog, and, if that weren't enough, their curious nature helps them fit the title! 🐶

📸: Kelsey Allen

12/17/2024

Looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member? Consider buying them a ticket aboard the Hardy III!
From puffin watching to sightseeing to exploring Monhegan Island, there's an adventure for everyone!
Tickets for our upcoming 2025 season are available now on our website.

📸: Megan Clouse

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12/14/2024

There's no place like home!
Missing those warm summer mornings on the New Harbor docks 😍

📸: Megan Clouse

12/12/2024

Every day should be a beach day 🏖️☀️
A day on Monhegan isn't complete without a cool, refreshing swim! 🌊

📸: Megan Clouse

12/06/2024

One of the toughest decisions to make on Monhegan Island is where to hike! 🌲👣
Monhegan features around 9 miles of hiking trails winding through the wildlands and along the shoreline. You can even scale Monhegan's coastal cliffs, which are among the highest in Maine!

📸: Megan Clouse

12/02/2024

December is here! ❄️ As we begin the winter months, we'd like to revisit a question that we get quite often: are puffins related to penguins? 🐧
The answer is NO! While they do have similar body shapes and colors, they are actually in separate families. Penguins are in the family Spheniscidae, while our puffins are in the family Alcidae, more commonly known as the Auks.

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11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from your Hardy III crew 🦃
We couldn't have asked for a better season, and are so grateful for all of you who came aboard with us this year!

Address

129 State Route 32
New Harbor, ME
04554

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm
Saturday	7:30am - 4pm
Sunday	7:30am - 4pm

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http://www.hardyboat.com/

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Our Story

Celebrating 26 years of ownership in 2019!

Hardy Boat Cruises is a family-owned and -operated ferry and tour boat focused on environmental responsibility, education, and stewardship. We pride ourselves in providing one-of-a-kind Maine adventures on beautiful Muscongus Bay.

In addition to Puffin Watches, we provide ferry service to Monhegan Island. Dubbed “the crown jewel of Muscongus Bay,” Monhegan sits 10 miles off shore and is a destination for artists, family vacationers, hikers, bird enthusiasts, and craft beer aficionados. The small wintertime fishing village transforms a nature-lover’s paradise in the summer months. With 12 miles of hiking trails and the tallest sea cliffs on the coast of Maine, Monhegan is perfect for a day trip, or stay the night at one of the many accommodations on the island.

In addition to Puffin Watches, we provide ferry service to Monhegan Island. Dubbed “the crown jewel of Muscongus Bay,” Monhegan sit 10 miles off shore and is a destination for artists, family vacationers, hikers, bird enthusiasts, and craft beer aficionados. The small wintertime fishing village transforms a nature-lover’s paradise in the summer months. With 12 miles of hiking trails and the tallest sea cliffs on the coast of Maine, Monhegan is perfect for a day trip, or stay the night at one of the many accommodations on the island.