They Met on a Tour Boat. Now They Run One Together.

Dom and Liz Gioia met while working on tour boats in Portland. Years later, they’re now the owners of Camden Harbor Cruises, one of Camden’s most beloved on-the-water experiences.In this episode of the Maine Famous podcast, we talk about how a summer job turned into a life on Penobscot Bay, what it’s really like running a family business on the water, and why generations of visitors keep coming back aboard the Lively Lady. From hauling lobster traps and spotting seals to sunset charters, lighthouse cruises, and stories from years at sea, this conversation captures a side of coastal Maine that most visitors only glimpse from shore.We also talk about raising kids around the harbor, the strangest things they’ve pulled up in lobster traps, and why even lifelong Mainers still get excited watching someone see a lobster hauled for the very first time.If you’ve ever wondered what makes Camden feel so quintessentially Maine, this episode is a pretty good place to start.