Great Memorial Day Weather

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us and we're expecting great weather! Drive on down, stay with us and enjoy the Owls Head Transportation Museum while you're here!

http://owlshead.org

Sailing season begins

A sure sign of the start of a new season, the Windjammers are setting sail! Welcome back one and all! There are few better ways to spend two hours in Camden than on a great windjammer. One of our favorite things to do, meet the great captains of these historic vessels as you motor out of the harbor, then watch the sails spread and feel the wind catch them. Enjoy the stories told by these fine sailors during the peace and quiet of the ride. Take in the beautiful scenery of Maine's gorgeous coast. Return to the dock with a new and relaxed spirit! Stay with us and we'll book one of these great sails for you while you're here.

Trip Advisor Excellence!

For the second year in a row, the Captain Swift Inn has been awarded Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence. We greatly appreciate the recognition of our guests of the care and attention to detail that we put in every day to insure that you have a great stay here in Camden, Maine. We hope all of you will return to stay with us on your next trip to Maine so that we may help to make another beautiful midcoast memory for you.

Thank you,

Your Innkeepers,

Linda, Norm and Alex

Captain Swift Inn on Channel 6

Captain Swift Inn was on the Channel 6 news as part of a segment about gas prices. We are offering an early season gas rebate.

http://www.wlbz2.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=160591

Stay and Sail Package

Come sail with us. Stay at the Captain Swift Inn in Camden, Maine and take advantage of this unbelievably beautiful way to see the coast of Maine. There are few things more invigorating than being under sail off the shore, enjoying the wildlife, seeing the lighthouses, the wind and the sea. In addition, you will get to stay in a great, historic New England Inn. Stay two or more nights and we will treat you to a sail for one guest. Included is a full, multi-course breakfast and afternoon refreshments. You can choose from a variety of rooms, some with gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Rates start at $99.00 per night in May and $119.00 per night in June. All rates are plus 7% state lodging tax.

Early Season Special

Spring into summer with a great special rate at the Captain Swift Inn in Camden, Maine! You can enjoy a wonderful stay in a historic B&B, sail on a classic windjammer, hike, bike, go antiquing, visit unique shops and dine at top restaurants. The weather is perfect for it! Beat the crowds, the Midcoast is coming alive for summer, flowers are blooming and it's still quiet and peaceful. Choose any of our beautiful regular rooms for $99.00 per night, plus 7% state lodging tax. Or. treat yourself to a luxurious suite for $150.00 per night, plus state lodging tax. Rates are for two guests. Included in this price is a full multi-course breakfast and afternoon refreshments. But hurry, this special deal is only available through May 31st, 2011.

CAPTAIN SWIFT INNS JOINS WITH “BETTER WAY TO STAY” TO KICK GAS!

The Captain Swift Inn in Camden, Maine appreciates that the increasing price of gas has us all concerned. We'd like to help by offering you a break on your getaway expenses. It's been estimated that the average guest will spend about an extra $50 on a getaway as the result of increased gas prices. If you stay 3 nights with us we will help out by giving you $50.00 off your stay! Stay 2 nights and we will give you $30 off! You get to stay in a great room, enjoy a delicious, multi-course breakfast each morning and save money, too! Please visit our website, www.swiftinn.com, to view our rooms. You can call us at 1-800-251-0865, or email us at innkeeper@swiftinn.com to make your reservations. Available through June 30th, 2011. Certain restrictions apply.

A Spanish Look at Camden.

Ana Arasanz, a travel writer from Spain, stayed with us at the end of her class at the Acadia Center for English Immersion. Acadia Center is a great school that hosts those wishing to improve their English language skills through immersion in the culture. We have been priviledged to have some of their students stay with us at the Captain Swift Inn. Enjoy Ana's comments and photos of her stay during Lobster Fest.

http://www.acadiaenglish.com/whats-new/camden-and-acadia-center-featured-in-el-pais

A Great Trail To Explore!!

Maine Wine TrailJune 13th, 2010 . by admin
What comes to mind when you think of a Maine? The rocky coast? Mountains? Lobster? Seals, whales and puffins? How about wineries? Probably not. Yet Maine has 15 wineries, the majority of which are located along that rocky coast. Summer is a great time to plan a Maine vacation including a trip along the Maine Wine Trail and the Sebasco Harbor Resort in Sebasco Maine makes a great home base for exploring Midcoast Maine and making a scenic day trip along the Maine Wine Trail.
With 7 wineries concentrated in the area, Mid Coast Maine is a great spot to focus your travels.
Anyone followed this trail, yet?

Children's Vesper Chapel

Another great place to go when you're in Camden, Maine, is the Children's Vesper Chapel. This hidden gem is an open air church, pews with almost no walls. The view out over the ocean is spectacular, as are the gardens covering the grounds. Has anyone been here and would like to comment?http://www.steppinoutmaine.com/archives/2004/aug_11/offpath.html

Haunted Tours of Camden, Maine!

Join ‘The Lady in the Red Cloak” for a lantern lit walk exploring the mysterious haunts and untold history of Camden, Maine. A thoroughly enjoyable tour with ghostly stories and interesting history of the town. Cost $10.00 adults. Tours start at 7pm. Check website www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com for dates in July and August.

Forrest Gump Ran Here!!

Marshall Point Lighthouse museum opens Saturday May 29th, for the 2010 season. Marshall Point Lighthouse is located at the end of the St. George peninsula in Port Clyde. The Lighthouse grounds are always open to the public from sunup to dusk every day throughout the year. The museum contains displays, tools and artifacts depicting past and present fishing methods and local stone quarrying history as well as historical data regarding the lighthouse itself. Just a short ride from the Captain Swift Inn in Camden, Maine!