Cross into Canada to explore the beloved summer retreat of Franklin D. Roosevelt — a 34-room "cottage" on a wild island shared between two nations. Dramatic coastline, old-growth forest, and one of history's most compelling family stories make this a once-in-a-lifetime half-day.
What to expect
Step inside the perfectly preserved Roosevelt cottage, furnished exactly as Eleanor left it, then walk the carriage roads through spruce forest to Mulholland Point Lighthouse. The park's 2,800 acres of bogs, beaches, and headlands feel gloriously empty. A bilingual Canadian-American park ranger brings the FDR legacy to vivid life with anecdotes absent from any textbook.
Good to know
You will need a valid passport (or passport card) to cross into Canada. The water taxi from Eastport takes roughly 10–15 minutes; confirm all-aboard time and factor 30 minutes of buffer. Book private transport in advance through Eastport Windjammers or a local charter — walk-ins are rarely available on cruise days.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Eastport — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Eastport
- Old Sow Whirlpool: Private Boat Charter on Passamaquoddy Bay
- Quoddy Head State Park: Lighthouse Hike & Bold Coast Cliffs
- Raye's Mustard Mill: Private Behind-the-Scenes Milling Tour
- Tides Institute & Museum of Art: Curator-Led Private Gallery Tour
- Shackford Head State Park: Guided Coastal Headland Hike