Where to Find a Hop On Hop Off Bus in Portland, Maine

Where to Find a Hop On Hop Off Bus in Portland, Maine

Ride the City Loop Shuttle in Downtown Portland

new sightseeing city bus loop

Explore Portland’s diverse neighborhoods abroad our hop on hop off shuttle bus. Take a loop around the peninsula to see more of our city by the sea: Eastern Promenade, Historic Downtown District, Art’s District, and Top of the Old Port. The City Loop Shuttle operates when larger cruise ships visit. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or anytime at the Visitor Information Center at Ocean Gateway.
This shuttle is a transportation loop – not a narrated tour.

Take a scenic tour of the region! Check out the exciting things to do while you’re in town from schooners and sunset sails to guided downtown tours and lighthouse excursions below.

CRUISES + TOURS


City Loop Shuttle Tickets + Map

ferry with water, Photo Credits: Peter Morneau Photography
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Docking in Portland Cityscape, Photo Credits: Peter Morneau Photography

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A route map identifying each stop and what is featured at each stop is available. Riders are free to get on and off at any stop throughout the day. The City Loop Shuttle begins service one hour after ship arrival and concludes one- and one-half hours before departure on most days. More information is available at our Visitor Information Center at Ocean Gateway.

City Loop Shuttle Days of Operation*

Stay tuned for 2025 dates.

*Dates are subject to be added, removed, and altered due to Cruise Ship schedules.


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