Cruise Ships Archives - Bangor Daily News

Rockland considers allowing a boost in cruise ship visits

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Under the new policy, cruise ships would be allowed to stop in Rockland from May through June and August through October.

With more cruise ships on the way, Bucksport to spend $4M to upgrade town dock

by Elizabeth Walztoni December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Eastport may dredge harbor so large cruise ships can dock

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Bar Harbor’s lost cruise ships are Eastport’s gain

by Bill Trotter September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Police and Courts

Appeals court sends Bar Harbor cruise ship lawsuit back to lower court

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

State

As cruise ships face pushback in 2 Maine ports, others welcome them

by Bill Trotter June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Bar Harbor’s tourist season starts with a whimper

by Jules Walkup May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Bar Harbor business owners are pessimistic as tourism season begins

by Bill Trotter May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Belfast City Council approves limit on cruise ship traffic

by Sasha Ray March 18, 2025March 19, 2025

Belfast considers banning cruise ship visits

by Sasha Ray January 21, 2025January 22, 2025

Hancock, Police and Courts

Bar Harbor business group continues to challenge voter-approved cruise limits

by Bill TrotterJanuary 8, 2025January 9, 2025

Cruise ships plan to bring 55K visitors to Eastport this year

by Edward French, The Quoddy Tides January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Bar Harbor cafe owner submits recount petition for cruise ship vote

by Bill Trotter November 13, 2024November 14, 2024

Bar Harbor restaurateur seeks recount of cruise vote

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

A close vote on Bar Harbor’s cruise limits may not settle the debate

by Bill Trotter November 6, 2024November 7, 2024

Bar Harbor voters reject looser cruise ship limits

by Bill Trotter November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

Bar Harbor asks voters to loosen cruise ship limits

by Bill Trotter October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Portland wants to reduce carbon emissions from cruise ships

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Midcoast ports see opportunity as Bar Harbor limits cruise ships

by Jules Walkup and Sasha Ray October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Bar Harbor hotel appeals violation of cruise ship rules

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story September 6, 2024September 6, 2024