Ahoy, Santa!

View photos at this link. Check out a video clip HERE.
Saturday, November 28, 2009: Jay Piscopo and the Capt'n Eli crew took to the high seas to welcome Santa to Portland, Maine.

On this blustery Saturday, kids of all ages boarded a Casco Bay Lines ferry for a scenic tour of Portland harbor while reading The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli comic books and enjoying refreshing Maine-made Capt'n Eli's Soda and snacks from The Inn on Peaks Island.

Capt'n Eli author/illustrator Jay Piscopo led the kids in welcoming Santa aboard the ferry and kicking of the start of a peaceful holiday season.

All Aboard with Jay Piscopo and the Capt'n Eli Crew

View photos from last year's cruise at this link.















All aboard for Santa's arrival in Portland, Maine!
Saturday, November 28
11:00am - 12:30pm

Join Jay Piscopo and the Capt'n Eli crew aboard a Casco Bay Lines ferry for a magical cruise of Portland Harbor with Santa and his elves.

Share a ride with Santa as we make merry with special musical performances, a reading by Portland, Maine graphic novel author Jay Piscopo of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and complimentary refreshments from Capt’n Eli’s Soda and The Inn on Peaks Island. There will also be free Capt'n Eli Collectible Card Games for all the kids!

$8 Adults
$4 Children
Tickets include refreshments.

Tickets sold in advance at:
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial St.
Portland, Maine
FMI: 207-774-7871

I Believe!

300 adventurous souls turned out for Santa’s arrival in Portland Harbor aboard Casco Bay Lines Ferry in Portland, Maine. Adventure lovers of all ages read Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli comics and enjoyed hand-crafted Maine Capt’n Eli’s Soda and tasty treats from Dimillo’s. Event organizer Rhonda Birkbeck urged the merry crowd to coax Santa and his elves from the North Pole by letting them know we still believe in the magic of Christmas by chanting I Believe. Rhonda Birkbeck is setting Portland’s historic Old Port on fire with The Twelve Days of Christmas promotion this holiday season. Her next challenge is to convince Portlanders to believe we can stuff a METRO bus with books and toys for kids in need this Friday, December 5! Our caps off to Rhonda, Caity Baker and the Casco Bay Lines crew for a fantastic way to herald in the season in Portland, Maine. View photos HERE.