Captain John's Charters

Captain John's Charters CURRENTLY CLOSED July through October
Captain John launches from the Camp Ellis Pier in S**o, ME.

Not far from surrounding towns Old Orchard Beach, Wells Arundel, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Ogunquit, Portland.

*PRIVATE CHARTERS FOR 'UP TO' 36 PASSENGERS

We host Weddings, Bachelor and Bachelorette parties, Birthdays, Corporate events, Burial of ashes at sea, and more! The boat will be operated in memory of John L Ellis Jr who served in the USCG. His love of boating was passed down to his fami

ly through generations. The Island Prince is owned and operated by his son, Captain John L Ellis III.

09/05/2024

The Island Prince is on the way to its new home on the Cape. We had over a decade of great memories out at sea. Stay tuned as we navigate to see where this next adventure takes us. Share your photos onboard the Island Prince in the comments below!

Absolutely devastating to see all the havoc this storm caused to the coastline. Our hearts go out to all the residents a...
01/15/2024

Absolutely devastating to see all the havoc this storm caused to the coastline. Our hearts go out to all the residents and businesses in Camp Ellis.

Thanks River Jam Festival for having us another year!
08/21/2023

Thanks River Jam Festival for having us another year!

Did you know we only have a few weeks left in our 2023 season? Book your private or ash scattering memorial directly on ...
08/14/2023

Did you know we only have a few weeks left in our 2023 season? Book your private or ash scattering memorial directly on our website! www.captainjohnscharters.com

Photo credit: Stephen Rideout

HARBORFEST 23 in the books! The rain held off, and it turned out to be a beautiful day. Be sure to @ us in any of your p...
08/14/2023

HARBORFEST 23 in the books! The rain held off, and it turned out to be a beautiful day. Be sure to @ us in any of your photos from the event! Thanks to all those who joined us onboard or stopped by the CJC truck to say hi!

Next event we’ll be at is River Jam Festival Saturday Aug 19th in Biddeford!

08/14/2023

Don't forget to purchase your tickets for a S**o River Boat Tour on the Island Prince! With two trips at 11 am and 12:45 pm on August 19th, there is no better way to take a short break from River Jam. A brief walk (approx. 2 minutes) from Mechanics Park will have you cruising on the S**o River with Captain John's Charters

Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-jam-2023-saco-river-boat-tour-tickets-667698212327 or by visiting our website: heartofbiddeford.org/riverjam

Be sure to purchase tickets today as this event always sells out!

We’re out here at HARBORFEST and departing at 11:30am for our Wood Island Lighthouse cruise!
08/13/2023

We’re out here at HARBORFEST and departing at 11:30am for our Wood Island Lighthouse cruise!

Saturday evening scenic cruise was a hit and a nice way to kick off HARBORFEST. See all those attending Camp Ellis Harbo...
08/13/2023

Saturday evening scenic cruise was a hit and a nice way to kick off HARBORFEST. See all those attending Camp Ellis HarborFest 2023 - FESTIVAL tomorrow. You can reserve your spot onboard ahead of time for our 11:30am cruise via our website! We will also be onsite selling tickets for other time slots. Look for the Captain Johns Charters truck next to the pier! https://captainjohnscharters.com/online-booking

Join us onboard tonight a 5pm for our popular S**o Bay scenic cruise or Sunday at 11:30am for a lighthouse cruise during...
08/12/2023

Join us onboard tonight a 5pm for our popular S**o Bay scenic cruise or Sunday at 11:30am for a lighthouse cruise during HARBORFEST!

We’ll be onsite selling merch and tickets as well for later cruises depending how busy it is! Just look for Captain Johns truck in the parking lot! https://captainjohnscharters.com/online-booking

Another great evening out on the water! Book your private today! https://captainjohnscharters.com/online-bookingUpcoming...
08/08/2023

Another great evening out on the water! Book your private today! https://captainjohnscharters.com/online-booking

Upcoming Events:

• Camp Ellis HarborFest 2023 Sat Aug 12th 5pm Sunset Cruise and Sun Aug 13th 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm Lighthouse Cruises (book on our website)

• River Jam Festival Sat Aug 19th (book on their event page)

08/02/2023

The scattering of ashes on the oceans surface is a timeless tradition. We cruise 3 miles off the coastline to a secluded area so those onboard can privately honor a passed loved one.🕊️

https://captainjohnscharters.com/online-booking

We will be offering our popular 2.5 hour evening scenic cruise on Sat Aug 12th. Departure is at 5pm. This is during the ...
07/26/2023

We will be offering our popular 2.5 hour evening scenic cruise on Sat Aug 12th. Departure is at 5pm. This is during the Camp Ellis HarborFest kickoff party!

07/25/2023

SO glad we could offer the families this experience. It was a wonderful evening at sea for sure. They even spotted a bald eagle. Give this local organization a follow!

https://captainjohnscharters.com/reservations to book your private cruise.

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5 Bay Avenue
S**o, ME
04072

Opening Hours

5pm - 9pm

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The Island Prince is on the way to its new home on the Cape. We had over a decade of great memories out at sea. Stay tuned as we navigate to see where this next adventure takes us. Share your photos onboard the Island Prince in the comments below!

The scattering of ashes on the oceans surface is a timeless tradition. We cruise 3 miles off the coastline to a secluded area so those onboard can privately honor a passed loved one.🕊️ https://captainjohnscharters.com/online-booking

Did you know Captain John is also known as “the singing boat captain” and will gladly serenade passengers on request! 🎶 Click the link to book: https://captainjohnscharters.com/reservations

This was taken a few years ago of a basking shark by one of our passengers. You never know what sea life you might spot on our cruises! Join us this weekend! https://captainjohnscharters.com/reservations

Patiently waiting for 2021 like... Our crew is missing being at SEA with everyone. We hope you’re all staying safe and healthy during these times.

The singing boat captain tonight

Getting the Island Prince ready for a beautiful evening at SEA.

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