Snow Pond Cruises

09/06/2026

Today I had Peter Mahler from Belgrade along with other family members on board for a two hour Mariner Tour. These folks are residents of Long Pond and in 40 years this was the first time they visited MESSALONSKEE Lake/SNOW POND. During the tour, we had rain all around us, but we managed to stay dry most of the time.  Everyone enjoyed learning the history of SNOW POND. We were treated to a mature, North American, Bald Eagle coming down near the boat to grab a fish. We saw baby Loons Damien and Adrian on the tour. We saw numerous cormorants as well as various adult loons. At one point there was an eagle flying high over the boat. A good time was had by all.  Thanks to the Mahler family for sharing part of their Labor Day weekend with SNOW POND CRUISES. 

09/05/2026

Today I had Alice Shores and her family from Albion, Concord, New Hampshire and Fairfield, Maine on the boat for a two hour Mariner tour. It was a birthday tour for dear sister, Pat Binette. We had a great time. There was misty drizzle in the air, but we were able to stay dry. Everybody got a great look at both Damien and Adrian in their respective areas of the lake. They were feeding with their parents and looking quite healthy.  Pat earned herself a Reny’s tote bag for answering the mystery question. Happy Birthday Pat!  They loved learning the history and lore around our lake. We had a wonderful time. Thank you, Alice for sharing your family with SNOW POND CRUISES. 

09/02/2026

Oh, what a trip! This morning it was an honor to have on my boat the Oakland Lions Club, Rookies of the Year and the winners of the President‘s Award. These distinguished guests earned their titles from the OAKLAND Lions club due to their dedication and service to our community. Their hard work earned them this distinction. They brought with them their spouses and seven of their friends and fellow Lions  for a two hour Mariner Tour.  On the trip we saw the American Cormarant, the Great Blue Heron, and of course, the Common Loons. We saw 13 week old Adrian being fed by his mother. Mother was under the water, trying to catch a fish and we could see the fish jumping out of the water, trying to escape the Loon. No fear mother arrives back with one of those fish in her mouth to feed Adrian. That was fun to watch. There was a lot of laughter, a few jokes and some great stories that everyone really enjoyed.
I’d like to thank Chief Coughlin, of the OAKLAND FIRE Department and passed President of the Lions club and the current president Donna Farrell for coordinating this trip and acknowledging these special people

08/31/2026

Today we had our friends from Bedside Manor, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care facilities in OAKLAND on board for a music and relaxation tour. You could actually see the relaxation happening in these folks once we got out on the water. Several of the guests were singing to the oldies. Everyone got a chance to soak in mother nature along with fresh air and sunshine. Thank you, Bedside Manor for taking such good care of these special guests. 

08/29/2026

Today I had April Day and Alicia Delano from Gardiner Maine on board for a two hour Mariner tour.  Today’s tour was donated by Nale and Nale Elder law attorneys In Waterville to Spectrum Generations for their fundraiser. The girls won this at a silent auction. The weather could not have been better. The girls got pictures of the Loons and the North American, Bald Eagles that we found,sitting close to each other on a tree. You have to look close in the picture. The girls enjoyed the history and Alicia answered the mystery question after a few clues from the Captain. She earned herself a Reny’s tote bag. Special thanks goes out to Nale and Nale Elder law attorneys in Waterville for supporting Spectrum Generations Senior center. 

08/28/2026

Today I had perennial customers from Granite Hill Estates in Hallowell  on board for a two hour Mariner Tour. Due to my customer schedule we shortened it up just a little bit. Everyone had a great time. We saw Damien and his mother, and we also saw Adrian, but he was busy feeding. Everyone got a good look at a Great Blue Heron resting on a swim platform. A few minutes later, we found a Cormorant resting on somebody’s boat. We had a Rabbi with us today and she was particularly interested in the Jewish history that we have around our beautiful lake. Sue Bourne answered the mystery question and earned herself a Reny’s tote bag. Thank you, Granite Hill Estates for sharing your residents with SNOW POND CRUISES 

08/28/2026

People are always asking me where they can rent a camp on Snow Pond.
If you have one or know someone that wants to rent out long-term or short term, it would be helpful if you texted me the information so I can put it in my phone to steer business your way. Basically this is for next year or even winter time. Thank you. 
By the way, this is Yoda my Yorkshire Terrier gotta love those ears 

08/26/2026

Today we had our second group from the New England Music Camp, Adult Music School on board for their two hour Mariner tour.  Many of the musicians on this trip were flutists, which is in the woodwind group. The weather on this trip could not have been better. One of my guests answered the mystery question correctly. Her name was Aubrey. Since I like to name the baby Loons with a  gender neutral name next year, the first baby to hatch will be Aubrey.  Damien was being fed by his mother and dad. Farther down the lake we found Adrian. The family was also feeding on the bottom of the lake. Everybody got some great pictures and a good time was had by all.
Special thanks to Marian and all the staff that made our experience a huge success. See you all next year 

08/26/2026

This is the raw video of the release of baby Loon Jordan after surgery. This was a few years ago.

08/25/2026