Portland Harbor

Harbor Master and Board of Harbor Commissioners, proudly serving the Port of Portland, Maine The Harbor Master and Board of Harbor Commissioners are devoted to the safe and well ordered management of the waterfronts for the cities of Portland and South Portland for over 100 years. Here you will find information on mooring permits, harbor regulations, Maine boating laws, marine construction, harbor pilotage and other marine resources to make your harbor experience enjoyable, safe and secure.

Portland Harbor, at the western end of Casco Bay, is the most important port on the coast of Maine. And it is one busy place: Portland is the second-largest oil port on the East Coast, boasts a large commercial fishing fleet, many cargo and cruise ship berths, and ferries bound for local islands (sadly, none continue to serve Nova Scotia). The waterfront thrives as well, offering fine dining, boutique shopping, a vibrant Art District, and just about any kind of provision or marine service imaginable. With Bon Appetit magazine calling Portland "America's Foodiest Small Town" in 2009, the dining opportunities alone are worth the visit.

The choice for Portland Maine hotels, the Portland Harbor Hotel Portland Maine provides lodging near Old Port and Portland International Airport