Rising from the remote shores of Frenchboro, Maine, Great Duck Island Light has guided mariners through Penobscot Bay since 1890. This active lighthouse stands on a rugged, uninhabited island accessible only by boat, making it one of Maine’s most secluded coastal beacons.

The lighthouse is not open to the public, as the island serves as a protected seabird nesting sanctuary managed by the College of the Atlantic. Visitors cannot climb the tower, but the island’s isolation makes it a photographer’s dream—best captured during golden hour from charter boats or kayaks.

Nearby attractions include the quaint lobstering village of Frenchboro on Long Island and the stunning cliffs of Acadia National Park, just a short sail away.

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