Our tours of the lighthouse will begin on Saturday July 3rd. They will be scheduled as follows through out the summer:
Wednesdays: 4:30 and
5:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Please call
207-286-3229 to make a reservation.
Phone
reservations are required and can be made Tuesday through
Friday between 9 a.m and 5 p.m. Reservation are taken only
for the current week's tour.
A tour to Wood
Island Lighthouse is run by the Friends of Wood Island
Lighthouse, an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The
lighthouse is located off the coast of Biddeford Maine and
tours leave from Vine's Landing in Biddeford Pool. The
guided tour takes about 1 1/2 hours and is subject to
Mother Nature and her weather and sea conditions.
When are
the tours?
The tours are held in July
and August.
Is the
tower open on the tours?
Yes, the tower is open to
those who wish to make the climb to the top. The tower
received a set of double handrails in 2008, making the
journey to the top safe for lighthouse guests. Those who
wish to access the tower, must read and follow the Tower Rules.
How do I
get on a tour?
Call the reservation line
(207-286-3229) between 9AM to 5PM, Tuesday
through Friday for tours each week. We only make
reservations for the current week's tour. Calling other
days is by chance. This line is handled entirely by
volunteers.
Do
current FOWIL members get tour priority?
Yes, they may make
reservations a week in advance.
What is
the price of the boat ride and tour?
There is no fixed charge for the boat-ride and
tour. However, donations are encouraged (suggested minimum
$10/person) and gratefully accepted, all donations going to
the cost of running the boat and the ultimate mission of
restoring Wood Island Lighthouse. This is a long term and
costly endeavor that is most worthwhile, as we are
confident you will agree, especially after you experience
Wood Island Lighthouse in person by means of a FOWIL tour.
How do I
get there?
Drive to Vine's Landing in
Biddeford Pool.
Click here to view Directions
Click here to view Map and create custom
directions.
Click here to download Directions (Word
Document).
Would
you like to see pictures of what a tour is like?
Click here to download "What is a Tour Like?"
(Word document).
