Abels Ln
Mt Desert, ME 04660 0000
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Day Trip
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36 Reviews
by Andrew G. - Verified user on Jun 01, 2026
A short walk to some beautiful hiking and of course a great restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Marina Response:
Good Morning Andrew! Thank you so much for the review! We wish you safe travels!by Steve G. - Verified user on Nov 06, 2025
I rent a seasonal mooring here every year. It is the easiest dock to get in and out of in the region. I live in Southwest Harbor but choose to moor at Abel's for the convenience factor.
by joseph e. - Verified user on Aug 24, 2025
best mooring ground tackle I have seen yet, beautiful surroundings. The management is very nice and to the point...which I find refreshing, no long banter. I would consider having my boat worked on here, they seem very efficient . highly rated restaurant next door, people waiting in line to get in, so the food must be excellent.
by Eric T. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2025
Most excellent. Great staff and timely response
by Lance S. R. - Verified user on Aug 18, 2025
Beautiful location in Somes Sound. Quiet anchorage, friendly folks at Abel’s, and popular restaurant on site. Nice!
by Christian B. on Aug 15, 2025
We spent a very pleasant night on mooring number 6 earlier this week. Great location, everyone responsive and helpful. We were forewarned to get in line at 4:30 if you want to get a seat at Abel's Lobster when it opens at 5:00. Great advice and a very nice meal. We also got a pump out early the next day from the pump out boat which was fast, efficient, and clean. Many thanks to everyone at Abel's Boatyard.
by Jonathan H. - Verified user on Aug 09, 2025
They made it relatively easy to find our mooring by texting us a mooring map. The mooring was clean and seemed in good condition. The dock was in good shape and there was adequate room for our dinghy even at a high traffic time. However if you want to eat at the popular Abel’s Lobster shack get in line 1/2 hour before opening time. We gather 15 minutes after opening time and had an hour’s wait!! Food delicious though.
by Richard D. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2025
Wonderful mooring. Outstanding dockside restaurant.
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Come back soon, thank you for visitingby George U. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2025
Two wonderful days at Abel’s, great base to explore the park. Also very helpful resolving an electronics issue before we left. We’ll be back!
by Adam K. on Aug 03, 2025
Not a complaint, just a heads up if you are considering taking a mooring here and have a dog. It might be a long ride in the dinghy to shore. The restaurant on the property is good.
by Stephanie H. - Verified user on Jul 29, 2025
Excellent staff who are full of local information. The accessibility of the pump out boat was a huge help with having extra people on board. The dinghy dock had plenty of room. Beautiful, peaceful mornings with bald eagles, osprey, loons, and seals in the harbor. Do not skip the lobster pound in the same parking lot!
by Charles C. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2025
Very welcoming staff if you need anything. Right off the dinghy dock, eat an exceptional meal at Abel‘s lobster pound. It’s a beautiful outdoor setting with delicious food and surprisingly excellent cocktails!
by Richard H. - Verified user on Jul 25, 2025
Beautiful location. Quiet anchorage. Allison was great with communication. So nice to have a wonderful restaurant right up off the dock.
by Jay H. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2025
Nice mooring anchorage with a great restaurant. Will be back.
by Steve c. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2025
Great spot , great resturant
by Kevin C. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2025
Beautiful spot. Great restaurant.
Marina Response:
Thank you.by Marcy Jean B. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2025
Easy to access mooring, dafe harbor! So nice, we ate staying a second night!
Marina Response:
Hi Marcy, Glad to have you. The Trade Wind is beautiful. Be Wellby Mark S. - Verified user on Nov 01, 2024
Get Staff, service, reliable
by Grant F. - Verified user on Oct 17, 2024
Absolutely no facilities, Only one restaurant that was cool and nice place to be. Got double charged & over charged for dock fees. Dockmaster was not friendly at all and was acting like we were an inconvenience to him. He told us that unfortunately the government would not let them charge more than 5$ for a pump out because they were subsidized (implying he wanted cash on top) Big thumbs down for that place & wont be returning ever.
Marina Response:
Grant, Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. Yes we only charge $5 for a pump, a wonderful deal, and the crew does accept payments for this service. You made a reservation for a mooring, and we noticed that you decided to reside on our floats for a night, which are paid for by other boaters as their seasonal spot. Our facility is listed on DockWa with NO evidence of having facilities- except for a quiet, beautiful location and an amazing restaurant . You have been given a refund.by Paul S. - Verified user on Sep 11, 2024
Such a beautiful spot! Thank you
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Hope to see you next seasonby Kevin C. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2024
Small boat yard. Well priced for simply just being on a ball and having land access. Staff was really nice and helpful. Restaurant on site was wonderful. Island Explorer Shuttle will stop at the entrance if you wave them down on their way by. Free to get you almost anywhere on the island. We'll be back!
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Hopefully you are able to return in 2025by Kenneth L. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2024
Basis large mooring. Good location to access park. No extras. Good restaurant. Price is right.
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Thank youby Diane S. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2024
Staff was great, dinghy dock was great, access to bus was great, mooring was great. But… we left our boat here for two weeks and when we returned it was covered in Cormorant guano.
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Thank You, Diane... Ugh. The Cormorants.. They are an issue. and we can't do anythingby Bill D. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2024
Very helpful crew. Beautiful scenery, great sunsets, superb restaurant. Quiet harbor, no swells or early a.m. fishing fleet. On the bus line to NEH, Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond.
Marina Response:
Hi Bill
Hope to see you again in 2025by Jason B. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2024
The staff were wonderful, polite and helpful. Mooring was easy to pick up and dinghy dock was very convenient. The restaurant right there had one of the best lobsters we’ve had in MDI. Great place, we’ll go back for sure.
Marina Response:
Thanks for visiting!About Abel's Marina & Boatyard
Nestled at the head of Somes Sound, Abel's Marina & Boatyard is widely regarded as Mount Desert Island’s most protected boating destination. Offering seasonal and transient dockage, moorings, haul-outs, and full-service maintenance in a sheltered setting.
Enjoy on-site dining at the iconic Abel's Lobster Pound Restaurant, a local favorite for over 80 years. Just minutes from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, our location is perfectly centered for exploring the island.
Need transportation? We’re happy to assist with rental cars and local taxi connections to make your stay seamless.
Booking Info
Rates For 2026 Season:
Day Trip Up to 3 hours or for restaurant reservations - $1/ft for Dockage or $0.50/ft for Mooring. (To book at day trip please set your arrival and departure to the same date)
Transient Dockage - $5/ft (space limited)
Transient Moorings - $1/ft (Minimum $40/night)
Seasonal Mooring or Dockage – Call To Inquire
Max Length of 150 feet
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