Half-Day Maine Seafood Adventure

Overview

This is the "backstage pass" to Maine's lobster and oyster industries. You'll enjoy the freshest oysters, expert-guided instruction, handmade lobster rolls, and a sunset cruise to the oyster farm. You won't find our experience or team expertise anywhere else in Maine!

YOUR EXPERTS
1) Virginia, Oyster Sommelier
2) Warwick, Professional Oyster Shucker
3) Captain Joe, Master Captain and Registered Maine Guide

EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS

12 oysters per person, from 3 Maine farms
2 wine pairings per person
Take-home tasting journals
Accoutrements, e.g., lemon, mignonettes, and sauces
Freshly-baked focaccia
Lobster roll with sides (chips and a locally made sweet)
A cocktail with the sunset cruise

City: Maine

Mon 12 May

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Starting at $285.00

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Mon 12 May

Starting at $285.00

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What's Included

2 glasses of wine varietals per person

Lobster Roll, chips, and light sweet

12 oysters per person (includes accoutrements)

A small-group tasting with an oyster expert

Take-home oyster tasting journal

A cruise to the farm by boat

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (4)

73maddys

Sep 2024

This tasting was absolutely stunning, from start to finish, and Virginia is a total treasure. Let's paint a picture: an idyllic rocky coastline in Maine at the heart of a small community, stepping inside a cozy, sunny tasting room at Maine Oyster Company. The sun was shining through during its golden hour, fresh flowers were picked, the settings were picturesque, and the room was lined with windows on all sides to look out over the water. Only 3 of us were there, so we essentially had a private tasting. It was a windy day, so we popped up to the roof for a champagne toast and 360 view before returning to the tasting room for the tasting itself. Virginia and her husband Warwick were a trove of information and insight. As we went through the tasting (featuring 3 farms, 4 oysters from each), Virginia took us through every vibrant detail. We each had maps of the coast where we marked the spot of each farm and why its waters were good for oysters; booklets where we could write down oyster types and flavors; and a brand new oyster flavor wheel, which is just about as nuanced as wine. We even got a lesson in shucking. Speaking of wine, each pairing was perfectly complementary. Even the homemade mignonette and Lady Oyster hatch chili sauce were fantastic (and available online!). And my god... the focaccia. (Not available online :/) Would 100% do this tasting again. Virginia knows her craft well - everything from the oyster within its shell to the environment that produced it.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Maddy, thank you so much for taking the time to provide this amazing review. We are so honored! Warwick also loves when his focaccia gets a mention! Thank you! - Virginia

Q365RMzachm

Sep 2024

What a tremendous experience. We learned so much, ate so well, and drank some fantastic wine. The crew were all super pleasant to interact with and answered every question that we had with grace!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you so much for the feedback! We loved hosting you all and would love to have you back one day!

ianharper75

Sep 2024

One of the greatest experiences I have done. Every detail was perfectly planned out and the entire team went above and beyond for our entire group. This tour had way more than we expected: -Boat tour to oyster farm was a perfect fit of teaching and eating unlimited oysters straight out of the water. With great cocktails out on the water. -Oyster tasting was 90 minutes of Virginia teaching you how to taste oysters, what makes an oyster good vs great, what flavors to look for. With wine flowing the whole time. -Dinner with a lobster bake having the best lobster you will have in your life.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Ian, thank you for the feedback! We were so thrilled to host your team in Phippsburg!