Cranberry Isles
A quiet group of islands off Northeast Harbor, reached by mail boat; bike or stroll through lobster fishing villages and visit a small history museum.
The Cranberry Isles consist of five small islands, including Great Cranberry Island and Little Cranberry Island. Only a few residents live here year-round, and they make their living from lobster fishing. You can reach them from Northeast Harbor or Southwest Harbor by mail boat or ferry in about 20 to 40 minutes. On Little Cranberry, the village of Islesford has galleries, a waterfront restaurant and the Islesford Historical Museum, which belongs to the national park. The island roads carry little traffic, making them ideal for walking or cycling. Be mindful of the last boat's departure time.
Opening hours
More ferry sailings in summer, fewer in winter