Processing Your Payment

Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.

Poll results

Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Maine's cruise ship season is now at its peak, with thousands of passengers coming ashore at Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport and Rockland.

In recent years, both Portland and Bar Harbor have grappled with the trade-offs of visits from the giant vessels. Critics have said the ships bring traffic congestion and pollution, while supporters tout the benefit of shoulder-season revenue.

This fall, cruise ships are bigger than ever, and it's clear that opinions about their impact remain divided.

Does your business benefit from cruise ship visits?
Yes, the visits bring customers and revenue (21%, 45 VOTES)
No, the visits don't help my business (18%, 38 VOTES)
My business doesn't benefit directly, but I think the visits help the state economy (53%, 114 VOTES)
There's no real benefit and the visits should be limited more strictly (9%, 20 VOTES)
Poll Description

Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Maine's cruise ship season is now at its peak, with thousands of passengers coming ashore at Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport and Rockland.

In recent years, both Portland and Bar Harbor have grappled with the trade-offs of visits from the giant vessels. Critics have said the ships bring traffic congestion and pollution, while supporters tout the benefit of shoulder-season revenue.

This fall, cruise ships are bigger than ever, and it's clear that opinions about their impact remain divided.

  • 217 Votes
  • 1 Comments
View recent polls

Sign up for Enews

1 Comments

  • October 16, 2023

    Why would you want to limit tourism? They are on a cruise this year but next year they may come back for several days to visit, this helps restaurants, hotels, shops. Hello folks - don't say no to them.