Things to do in Belfast, Maine

Board 'The Back and Forth' - a traditional wooden lobster boat that offers jaunts on the bay in Belfast, Maine. For an extra special experience, book a morning or evening cruise and admire the city scenery, the many boats in the harbor, and hear about the local history from your captain. Go where you want with a delightful cruise around Belfast Harbor. Cruise around the harbor with your captain and take in the endless variety of boats docked there. Listen to your captain tell a short history of the Belfast Harbor, and head towards the monument. Pass by the iconic Young's Lobster Pond, and drop by to grab some lobster for a fresh meal on board. Try and keep your eyes peeled for a seal or harbor porpoise, and get up-close views of the boats and yachts. Bring your own beverages if you like and feel free to keep them in the onboard coolers. Bottle openers and glasses are available also.

Travel by boat around Maine’s Belfast Bay on a traditional 28-foot lobster boat with a captain as your guide. Dock and enjoy fresh lobster rolls waiting for you before heading back over the waters on a sunset cruise with food and drinks. Hop on board the Back and Forth and travel on the iconic vessel along with Mid-Coast Maine. Hear fascinating tales about Belfast, from the gigantic sunfish spotted last season to stories of a hidden treasure on one of the 200 islands of Penobscot Bay. Bring your favorite beverage on board and relax in one of the captain’s chairs as you cruise around Belfast harbor. Learn about Belfast from your captain and hear about the many activities for locals and tourists. Sail to Young's Lobster Pound and tie up at the dock. Skip the long line with your captain at one of Maine's most iconic Lobster pounds. Check out the lobster tanks, take some pictures, and soak up the energy of the place before heading back down on the boat. As you cruise back, eat your fresh lobster rolls, bask in the sunset, and take photos before returning to the dock.

Climb aboard an iconic boat to embark on your treasure hunt tour in Belfast. Follow the map, keep an eye on the sandglass, and solve clues. Come down to the Belfast City Harbor Dock aboard the Back and Forth, a traditional 28-feet wooden lobster boat. Start your adventure with a safety briefing. Get geared up in life vests and pirate hats and choose your seats. Then, begin your treasure hunt. Once out in the bay, flip the old sand hourglass to start your 1-hour countdown to finding the treasure before it is lost to the sea forever. The only directions you have are an old treasure map and some cryptic clues that were discovered in the walls of this very lobster boat. There are 8 'X's on the map but only 1 leads to the treasure. Solve the clues to find out which one it will be. Work out clues to be led to the spot where you can haul the treasure chest. The 8 crosses are there to deter you, so you might not get it the first time, but