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Deep-Sea Fishing

Ugly Anne
Reel in cod, haddock, and the occasional pollock, which the staff can teach you to fillet. Perkins Cove, Ogunquit; 207/646-7202; uglyanne.com; half-day voyages $45 per person, including equipment.

Lobstering

Finestkind Scenic Cruises
Aboard a working lobster boat, watch the crew set traps, haul them in, and extract their catches. Perkins Cove, Ogunquit; 207/646-5227; finestkindcruises.com; 50-minute trip $12 per adult, $7 per child.

Whale Watching

Nick’s Chance
Captain Gary narrates as this 87-foot vessel motors out to where fin whales, hump-backs, and minkes feed. 4 Western Ave., Kennebunk; 800/767-2628; firstchancewhalewatch.com; four-hour excursions $40 per adult, $25 per child.

Sailing

The Eleanor
This luxurious 55-foot gaff-rigged schooner makes daily runs from Cape Arundel to Cape Porpoise. Arundel Wharf, Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport; 207/967-8809; home.gwi.net/~lazyjack; two-hour sail $40 per person.

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