When a cruise ship visits Bar Harbor, the number of people in town can surge to nearly twice the permanent population, which currently stands at 5,000. This number can increase even further, and quickly, on days when more than one vessel is docked in the harbor.
Recent Posts
- Town Council Weighs Cruise Ship Passenger Cap for Next Season
- Lobster Landings Down, Prices Up as Boats Fish Farther Offshore
- Acadia Reports Record Shoulder-Season Visitation
- Ferry Service to Nova Scotia Extends Season Through October
- Route 3 Traffic Disruption on May 11 and 12, 2026
- West Street (Main Street to Bridge Street) Traffic Impact, May 4-8, 2026
- Town Council Permit Meeting/Workshop
- The Seasonal Water Line is Now Operational May 1, 2026
- Temporary Leaf & Grass Disposal Option
- Correction Regarding 2026 Cruise Ship Visitation