Lulu Lobster Boat Ride

If you’re wondering whether this is worth the time and money, go for it! This ride is awesome! Captain John is a kind, knowledgable, and hilarious man. We enjoyed every second of the tour, and learning all about lobsters and seals and the ecology of the area. The whole boat had a great time. Also, they hand out wristbands that help with seasickness, and they have a bunch of binoculars for the guests to share, but I was glad I had my own when we were watching the seals!

One of the best things we did in bar harbor. Highly recommend it for both kids and adults.

I’m glad we finally went on a lobster boat tour. It was pretty interesting on this foggy day. We saw seals and birds on our way out to the lighthouse. It was a little difficult for me to completely hear Captain John as we sat in the very back by the engine, though he did speak using a PA system. So I missed a lot of information he provided when the boat was moving. He pulled up lobsters from his lobster trap and gave us a pretty good talk on lobster anatomy, reproduction, molting, and conservation. He definitely has a wry sense of humor which I appreciated, although he seemed a bit «salty». His assistant was a delight. In general, I’m happy I made the trip.

One of the best and most interesting things to do in Bar Harbor for all ages. Captain John is both engaging and informative and his passion for lobstering and Maine is infectious. He really makes sure that everyone on the boat is comfortable (sea sick bracelets for those who want them) and can see everything (turning the boat around so both sides get great views and walking the lobsters around to all passengers).
For the first half of the trip, you will get a close look at Egg Rock Light to see seals and bald eagles. The second half will explain everything you’ve ever wondered about lobsters and what you are actually eating, how they are trapped and the conservation process in Maine. Captain John answered so many questions but the best part is that the two hours leaves you thinking about lobsters in a whole new way.
The length of the trip is perfect and the boat rarely rocks even in a heavy rain.

We did the sunset boat ride on 8÷7÷15. Captain John is excellent (entertaining!) and very knowledgable. Highly recommend this! Seals, bald eagles, and plenty of fun lobster learning.

Highly recommend this fantastic boat ride! Captain John is so knowledgable and really makes it fun to learn all about the lobsters! It was so exciting to see the harbor seals and bald eagles! Staff was very friendly and happy to answer questions, would love to do this again some day!

Lulu’s Lobster Boat has been a highlight to our trip to Bar Harbor! Captain John is fun, entertaining, and an amazing educator on the environment. Bring your long lens! Spectacular picture ops!

Seriously… Who gets a five star review on Unilocal (and TripAdvisor) these days? People can always find something to bitch about. Well, Lulu’s does, and it’s well deserved. Very friendly people, very informative and entertaining. We loved it. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for something to do on a nice afternoon.

A two-​hour boat tour consists of seals and bald eagles watch and lobster fishing 101. Captain is a jolly man with his coral pink colored fishermen overall and makes it clear that he loves the Minion characters from the ‘Despicable Me’ movies. It is quite considerate of the crew to provide us with pressure point bracelets to help those who are prone to sea sickness.
The first hour is seals and bald eagles watch. The boat takes us around the waters surrounding Bar Harbor Lighthouse nearby. Seals and bald eagles are hanging out at different spots. In the month of June is when baby seals are just born and swimming with their parents. There will be a few seals swimming from a distance. Bring bronoculars if you have, it would be helpful. Bald eagles are seen from a distance at their nests. The second hour is all about lobsters. The history, fishing ethics, lobster traps, techniques, lobster anatomy, and being an honest, nature conservation fishermen. I felt like I learned so much about lobsters on that day and it really got me to understand have more respect for fishermen and lobsters. Sit back and enjoy the boat ride!
Fun Fact: One thing I learned and will run with it is that lobster is lean meat; much leaner than chicken or rabbit!

Captain John knows his lobsters, and his commentary on the tour is very informative and entertaining. I was not sure this would be a great event for our work collegues but was reassured by the high ratings, and we were not disappointed. We thoroughkly enjoyed our tour. The Captain and his crew did everything possible to make sure the tour was comfortable, informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. You will know everything there is to know about lobsters by the time you step off the boat. Thanks, Captain John!

Unexpectedly great and informative two hours spent on the water. Captain John was entertaining, informative, and engaging. Many thanks for a great morning!

We took multiple boat excursions in town including 2 different lobster boat cruises. Lulu’s was the best. We got great pictures and everyone of all ages had fun and learned a few things. The captain and his crew were all accommodating and friendly from booking to cruise. They even offered a cooler of complementary drinks on the boat. It was one of the few organized activities in town which didn’t feel like a money shake down.
They are located across from West St Café and next to Stewmans.

This was an AWESOME find! We saw a review for LuLu’s last year when we were in Maine, but couldn’t work it into our schedule. We put it on the top of our list of things to do for this years trip and we’re so thankful.
The staff has the routine down pat and are all great! The boat was clean and very comfortable. It did get kinda cold out at sea so bring a sweatshirt! They offer seasick bands at the beginning of the trip and I suggest wearing them just in case. The captain and crew are so sweet and very accommodating. They offer free soft drinks while on board too!
The captain is hilarious!!! I laughed out loud numerous times! The tour was so cool! We saw lots of wildlife… seals, three bald eagles, a porpoise, and lobsters! I know so much about lobster fishing now! The captain is so knowledgable and has a very «tell it like it is» way about him. I really really enjoyed everything about this tour and highly recommend it! The price is so reasonable for all that you get from this trip! Love love loved it!

This was a great trip and the kids (7 and 9) loved it. Capt John was humorous, entertaining and knowledgeable. My son taught what he learned to the rest of the family when we got home. I actually learned a lot about lobsters. This was one of the better tourist things to do from other vacations. Even though the trip is not on a real working lobster boat it was fun. The tour boat is comfortable with a surprisingly clean bathroom.
When you get back to shore ask where to get some good deals on lobsters and look into the Jackson Laboratory. They answered every questioned asked and were great with children.

I can’t imagine a better experience. We were able to see bald eagles, seals and a lobster of course, as well as other animals. Captain John was educating on all accounts and fit the part perfectly! I would recommend this to everyone, I believe the alternative is younger folks reading from a script. Our tour on the other hand could have been filmed and used as a documentary. Not boring or overly lectured, just right and kept our attention. If in Bay Harbor I would add this to your itinerary no matter your age or group size.

Fabulous way to spend a few hours for both Children and adults. Captain John is engaging to all. His enthusiasm for his work is infectious
If you do nothing else in Bar Harbor sign up for one of there trips

Loved it!
I am very glad I took this tour, as it was well worth it.
The guy was the epitome of a lobsterman. Rugged, beer-​bellied, sarcastic, and a great showman.
I learned a lot and I saw a lot! Gray and Harbor seals, a bald eagle, lobsters, beautiful islands. So much!
I would 100% recommend this tour.
The only downside to it was that I felt it was a little too long– around 2 hours. That’s a bit much for this land-​lover.

Fantastic experience.
Captain entertaining and very knowledgeable.
Saw a Lighthouse, seals, lots of birds and collected lobsters from traps (then returned to sea).
Great experience!

After exhausting the things to do in Acadia (hiking, biking, photos), I was looking for something to do on my last day in Bar Harbor. I hesitated to do a boat tour because I thought they would all be tourist gimmicks. After consulting Unilocal,I was completely surprised to see this one receive all 5-​star ratings. The ratings looked legit and the price was decent — $ 30 for a 2-​hour tour.
I’ll echo what others Unilocalers said — Captain John is equal parts teacher, comedian, and lobsterman. The tour takes you past the coast, Egg Rock Lighthouse, and onto Caption John’s lobster traps — all the while Captain John shares stories and insights about the area.
This isn’t a «working» lobster boat; instead, Captain John maintains a few traps to show guests what lobster fishing is all about. He pulls up traps until one contains a lobster, which he then uses to explains all sort of facts about lobsters.
I was fortunate to have perfect weather, which provided great picture-​taking opportunities.
Make no mistake, this is a very touristy ride, but I found it very enjoyable.

We found ourselves in Bar Harbor for a day on a cruise. Not wanting to do any of the overpriced cruise tours, I found this on

At the time, there were zero Unilocal reviews but it was the number one rated «thing to do» with over 50 reviews on trip advisor.
Their boat leaves from the same location as the cruise ship tendor drops you off… They have an office just a block away where you buy your tickets and pay.
The Captain takes you out giving you history of the area, educating you on what it is like to be a lobster fisherman and even checking a lobster trap or two… We caught one… He then turned that into a lesson about the lobster itself and was really educational.
We saw seals and bald eagles… It was a nice little outing… the boat was new, large, clean and «stable»… They provided soft drinks and water for everyone too… however, there are no bathrooms… so make sure you go before you have to go!
Similar tours from our cruise ship were twice the price… Save yourself the money and book with this great company.