By Car: From the South take Route 95 North. Take exit 44 (I-295) off I-95 if you'd like to take the Coastal Route for a portion of your trip. Expect this to take longer due to traffic and construction but the views and shops are nice (LL Bean is in Freeport).  As you continue North on I-295 the Coastal Route Brunswick Bath exit is #28. This takes you to Route 1. Follow Route 1 North into Rockland.

At the intersection of Route 1 and Route 73, turn right and then take the first left at the Time Out Pub. This left takes you down a hill to the public landing. As you drive down the hill, the Public Landing is to your right, the Middle Pier is to your left and the Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors Pier is straight ahead....but you won't be able to see it because it is obscured by a new-ish building (intended to be a restaurant) on pilings over the water. Park at the public landing and enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk that takes you out to that restaurant building and continue beyond the building. On the other side you will find the floating docks....and Rendezvous!

If you prefer a faster, less scenic route you can stay on theI-95 North and exit in Augusta to Route 17. Follow Route 17 East into Rockland where it intersects with with Route 1 (McDonald's and Burger King are located at this intersection.) Turn right at the light and then stay on Route 1 South (Union Street) until you intersect with Route 1 North (Park Street). Turn left here (there's a Dairy Queen and a Rite Aid at this intersection). Turn right at the next light (Route 1 and Route 73), turn left by the Time Out Pub and then find parking at the public landing as described above.

From the North, follow Route 1 South into Rockland. Go straight at the light by the intersection of Route 1 and 17 (where McDonald's and Burger King are located) and then follow the directions as listed above.

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By Train: Amtrak train service is now available from Boston to Portland. Enjoy a magical 2 3/4 hour journey through coastal New England aboard the "Downeaster". call: Amtrak 1-800-USA-RAIL

We have partnered with Maine Eastern Railroad to offer you a Rail and Sail package. Take a leisurely ride on the train from Brunswick, Bath, or Wiscasset and arrive in Rockland in time for the 2-hour sail on Rendezvous. Upon your arrival in Rockland you'll have just a five minute walk to the waterfront where you'll board Rendezvous. call Maine Eastern Railroad 1-866-637-2457 or email info@maineeasternrailroad.com.

By Bus: Concord Trailways offers service to Rockland from Portland or Boston. In Boston, the bus has pick-up spots at the airport and at South Station. In Portland, the bus leaves from its downtown terminal. The bus is clean and comfortable, the driver is friendly and they offer complimentary movies, music, and snacks. The Rockland bus terminal is about 1/2 mile from Rendezvous and is an easy walk along Main Street. Leave time to enjoy the great shops and restaurants!

call: Concord Trailways 1-800-693-3317
 

Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce's Guide to the Maine Coast
call: 1-800-562-2526

Camden Chamber of Commerce's Guide, Jewel of the Maine Coast
call: 10800-223-5459

Maine Tourism Association's Guide to the State, Maine Invites You
call: 1-888-805-6246
 
Maine Weather:

In June you can expect average high temperatures around 73 degrees and average low temperatures around 51 degrees. We enjoy the longest days of the year and uncrowded harbors.

In July you can expect average high temperatures around 78 degrees and average low temperatures around 57 degrees. July brings us the hottest days of summer and is the traditional vacation time in Maine. The North Atlantic Blues Festival brings thousands of visitors to our area.

In August you can expect average high temperatures around 77 degrees and average low temperatures around 56 degrees. The warm summer breezes of August bring us little rain and lots of harbor activity. The Maine Lobster Festival and the Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors Show bring thousands of visitors to our area.

In September you can expect average high temperatures around 69 degrees and average low temperatures around 48 degrees. The crisp, clear air, and fresh breezes make for some of the best visibility of the season along with the first colors of fall foliage. The days are shorter and there are fewer visitors but we are still enjoying our beautiful harbor.

In October you can expect average high temperatures around 58 degrees and average low temperatures around 40 degrees. October is the height of fall foliage and we also enjoy crisp, clear days great for viewing lighthouses, windjammers under full sail, and wildlife.

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