Maine Vacations - Maine Islands
Some Maine towns are island onto themselves. These are listed below (with a notation as to whether the websites are "official" or "private" sites). We hope that the communities will, over time, submit descriptions of their areas.
Guides to Maine Islands
Enjoying
Maine's Islands
This guidebook takes travelers to all the
Maine islands that are accessible by public ferry. In addition to
travel advice on planning around ferry schedules, packing enough warm
clothing and when not to bring the dog, the book discusses the history,
lore and legends of the islands. Note: A highly-recommended book about the Maine coastal region is Frommer's Maine Coast
Downeast Acadia Islands
Great Cranberry (private website on behalf of area, with descriptions of all Cranberry Isles)
Islesford (Little Cranberry) (community sponsored website)
Satellite View and Map of the Cranberry Islands
Frenchboro (Long Island)
Swans Island (official website), Swans Island (private), Swans Island (private)
Satellite View and Map of Swans Island and Frenchboro
Midcoast - Penobscot Bay Islands
Islesboro (private)
Satellite View and Map of Islesboro
North Haven and Vinalhaven (chamber of commerce)
Satellite View and Map of Vinalhaven and North Haven
Monhegan (private)
Matinicus (private), Matinicus (private), Matinicus (private)
Satellite View and Map of Matinicus Island
Criehaven (private), Criehaven (private)
Isle au Haut
Satellite View and Map of Isle au Haut
Lower Midcoast - Muscongus Bay Islands
Oar Island (private vacation island)
Casco Bay Islands
Chebeague Island (private)
Satellite View and Map of Chebeague Island
Cousins Island
Satellite View and Map of Cousins Island
Peaks Island (private)
Satellite View and Map of Peaks Island
Long Island
Great Diamond