Welcome to Maine Maritime Academy Conference & Event Services

Where Your Event Meets the Maine Coast

Welcome to Maine Maritime Academy, where waterfront views, historic surroundings, and a distinctive maritime setting come together to create a memorable experience for your guests.

Located in beautiful Castine, Maine, our campus offers a unique setting for conferences, meetings, corporate gatherings, weddings, reunions, educational programs, retreats, and special events.

Conference & Event Services, in partnership with Sodexo, is here to make planning your event as seamless as possible. Our team works with you from the initial inquiry through the final details, coordinating the campus spaces, services, dining, accommodations, and other resources needed to create a successful event.

Why Choose Maine Maritime Academy?

There is something special about bringing people together in a place with a sense of history, community, and connection to the water.

At Maine Maritime Academy, your event can be more than a meeting – it can be an experience.

A Unique Coastal Setting

Nestled where the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay meet on the rugged Maine coast, our Castine campus offers beautiful waterfront views and a setting that encourages guests to step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary.

A Campus Designed for Gathering

Our campus provides a variety of opportunities to fit your needs. From meeting rooms to classrooms, and dining to recreational, and event spaces, allowing us to accommodate a wide range of programs and group sizes.

Personalized Service

Our Conference & Event Services team works directly with you to understand your goals, coordinate the details, and help bring your vision to life.

A Trusted Campus Partnership

Conference and Dining Services at Maine Maritime Academy are provided through Sodexo, a trusted partner with extensive experience in hospitality, food service, and event support. This partnership allows us to provide professional dining and conference services while maintaining a seamless experience for our guests.

One Campus, Many Possibilities

From meeting space and accommodations to dining and recreational opportunities, many of the elements needed for a successful event are available right here on campus.

An Authentic Maine Experience

Give your guests an opportunity to experience the picturesque town of Castine, a historic coastal community surrounded by the natural beauty of Maine. Between event sessions, guests can explore the village, enjoy the waterfront, or simply take in the scenery.

Our Spaces

Flexible Spaces for Every Occasion

Whether you are planning an intimate meeting, a multi-day conference, a formal reception, or a large-scale gathering, Maine Maritime Academy offers a variety of spaces to meet your needs.

Our facilities can accommodate:

• Conferences and Educational Programs
• Corporate Meetings and Retreats
• Receptions and Social Gatherings
• Weddings and Celebrations
• Alumni and Reunion Events
• Exhibitions and Trade Shows
• Camps and Youth Programs
• Athletic and Recreational Events
• Community and Nonprofit Gatherings

Our Conference & Event Services team will work with you to identify the spaces that best fit your program, guest count, schedule, and event needs.

From a boardroom meeting to a campus-wide gathering, we can help you find the right space for your event.

Some of our Available Facilities

• Alumni Lecture Hall & 1954 Lecture Hall – able to accommodate up to 86 guests
• Delano Auditorium with stage and integrated IT technology for up to 304 guests
• Meeting rooms to accommodate groups of all sizes
• Over 30 classrooms and lab spaces
• Harborview & Leeward – Special Function rooms for your reception, banquet or event for groups up to 275
• Outdoor settings and patios to showcase your event complimented by a stunning Maine coast backdrop
• Margaret Chase Smith Gymnasium, Cary W. Bok Pool, and other accommodations in the Oakey Logan Alexander Field House for all of your athletic facility or sporting activity needs. Whether it’s regulation or recreation play, our Athletics Center has what you need.

Accommodations

Stay Where You Gather

Make your event experience easier by keeping your guests close to the action.

Maine Maritime Academy offers on-campus overnight accommodations during select periods throughout the year, providing a convenient and memorable lodging experience for conference and event guests.

Staying on campus allows your attendees to:

• Be steps away from meeting and event spaces
• Spend less time traveling between locations
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-campus experience
• Connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting
• Experience life on a maritime college campus

Our Conference & Event Services team can help coordinate housing needs as part of your overall event planning process.

Please contact us early to discuss availability and accommodations for your group.

Dining

Gather Around the Table

Great events bring people together, and dining is an important part of that experience.

Dining and conference services at Maine Maritime Academy are brought to campus by Sodexo, providing professional food service and hospitality support for our campus community and visiting groups.

Through our partnership with Sodexo, we can help coordinate meals, receptions, breaks, and other food and beverage needs for your event.

Whether your group needs a continental breakfast before a morning session, boxed lunches for an afternoon program, a reception for your guests, or a full dining experience, our team will work with you to develop options that fit your schedule and event.

From casual campus dining to high end catered service, we can help make meals another memorable part of your time at Maine Maritime Academy.

More Than a Meeting

Make the Most of Your Time at MMA

Your event doesn’t have to end when the meeting does.

The Maine Maritime Academy campus and the surrounding Castine community offer opportunities for guests to relax, explore, and connect outside of scheduled programming.

Depending on the season and availability, your group may enjoy:

• Waterfront views and campus walking areas
• Recreational facilities and activities
• Historic Castine village
• Local shops, restaurants, and galleries
• Nearby beaches and outdoor recreation
• Maine’s beautiful coastal scenery

Our team can help you explore options for incorporating recreation, team-building, or local experiences into your event.

Start Planning Your Event

Let’s Bring Your Event to Life

Planning an event can involve a lot of moving pieces. Our goal is to make the process easier by providing you with a knowledgeable campus partner from beginning to end.

When you contact Conference & Event Services, we’ll learn about your event, your goals, and your guests and help you determine the spaces and services that make the most sense for your program.

Ready to Get Started?

We’ll take it from there.

We Look Forward to Welcoming You to Castine

Whether you’re planning your first event at Maine Maritime Academy or returning for another year, we’re here to help make your experience successful.

Welcome to the Maine Coast.

Welcome to Castine.

Welcome to Maine Maritime Academy.

Your event. Our campus. One team.