Cruise Ship Information
Cruise Ship Information
- Current Cruise Ship Schedule (via portcall.com)
- Cruise Ship Profiles (at beyondships1.com)
Updates from the Cruise Ship Working Group
9-27-2023 The Cruise Ship working group met on 9/27 and continued the discussion concerning future seasons. New discussion included the impacts of smaller ships on staff, parking and downtown traffic.
9-21-2023 The Town of Bar Harbor Cruise Ship Working Group had its initial meeting today. Members include Town Councilors, Valerie Peacock and Joe Minutolo, Harbormaster Chris Wharff, Treasurer Sarah Gilbert, and Town Attorney Stephen Wagner. The group discussed anticipated negotiations with cruise lines concerning future seasons in light of pending litigation, hiring consultants to assist working group, revisiting fee structure for visiting cruise ships. The group plans to meet again on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Cruise Management Plan
- Town Manager's Presentation to the Town Council August 3, 2022. (Video beginning 2:26.00)
- Cruise Ship Operations and Management Presentation to Council August 3, 2022 (Video beginning 2:46.50)
Tourism Best Management Practices
- Presentation from project in Juneau, Alaska to Bar Harbor Cruise Ship Committee, March 2022 (begin 9:23 in video)
Cruise Ship Survey
Traffic Congestion Report July 23, 2019
Economic Impact of Cruise Ship Passengers (2016 visitation) - Study by UMO February 2017
Water Quality Monitoring
In order to determine if cruise ships are polluting the bay, reduce the likelihood of contamination, and assure the public that cruise ships are good stewards of the environment, we contract with consulting scientists to conduct random, scientifically valid water testing programs.
Marine Vessels Air Emissions 1-2020
CLIA_Health and Safety-Factsheet_June 2020_Global
CLIA_Environmental Responsibility-Factsheet_9 June 2020_Global-US
CLIA_Economic Impact-Factsheet_June 2020_Global
CLIA_Destination Stewardship-Factsheet_June 2020_Global
