Maine Lift · Holiday Sprinter Transportation
Make Spirits Bright.
Travel Together.
Family at the table. Friends under the lights. A team worth celebrating. Bring everyone along in a private Sprinter—and plan the ride home before the festivities begin.
Private holiday outings from $525 / 3 hours
Whole Sprinter + driver · Gratuity optional
Longer pickup travel and New Year’s Eve quoted separately.
Private groups up to 14, subject to luggage and seating needs · Southern Maine pickups
The best part is being together
Your Holiday Plans. Our Driving.
From a Thanksgiving gathering to Christmas Prelude and the office holiday party, Maine Lift helps your group get there together. Tell us where the celebration starts, who’s coming, and when you’d like to head home.
December 3–13, 2026 · Kennebunkport & Kennebunk
Christmas Prelude, Together
Coastal holiday charm, decorated shops, seasonal markets, and a little time to linger. Plan a private ride to Christmas Prelude with a meeting point and return time agreed before you arrive.
Build your Prelude outing
- Browse Dock Square and Lower Village shops.
- Plan time for holiday markets, cocoa, or dinner.
- Choose the official events you want to attend on your date.
- Coordinate pickup from your home, hotel, or a shared meeting place.
A sample five-hour outing
- 2:30 PM · Gather the groupExample pickup from one Biddeford/Saco-area address.
- 3:15 PM · Arrive & exploreTime for shops and seasonal activities, allowing for event traffic.
- 5:00 PM · Dinner or your chosen eventArrange restaurant reservations and any tickets separately.
- 6:45 PM · Meet your driverReturn from the agreed pickup point.
- 7:30 PM · Back togetherIllustrative return time, adjusted for your actual itinerary.
This is a planning example, not a scheduled departure. Road closures and crowds may require walking between the vehicle and activities. Your quote must specify whether the vehicle remains reserved throughout or provides separate transfers. Maine Lift is an independent private transportation provider, not the official Prelude shuttle. Activities, event admission, and meals are separate.
Fill the season with good company
A Ride for Every Celebration
Bring Everyone to the Table
Family dinner, a restaurant reservation, Friendsgiving, or visits between homes and hotels. We can help plan the transportation around your gathering.
- One meeting point or a quoted route with several pickups.
- A planned arrival time and return pickup after the meal.
- Separate airport transfers for visiting family, if needed.
Send us: pickup addresses, dinner location, passenger count, luggage, and return time. Holiday-day service requires confirmation.
Plan Thanksgiving Travel
Celebrate Your Team
Take the team from the office or a shared meeting point to a holiday dinner, company party, or client celebration—with the ride back arranged in advance.
- Coordinate the arrival with your event schedule.
- Request one return time or quote additional shuttle runs.
- Include each drop-off address so the route is clear.
Send us: venue, event start/end, group size, and pickup plan. More than 14 guests requires a separately confirmed transportation plan.
Request a Party QuoteA Little Holiday Magic
Turn a light display, seasonal market, shopping trip, or festive dinner into a group outing. Choose the places you want to visit and we’ll review a practical route.
- Combine one main activity with a dinner or café stop.
- Allow time to walk, shop, and enjoy the lights.
- Tell us about purchases and bags when planning vehicle space.
Planning idea: a 4–5-hour local outing with one display and a meal stop. Display dates, opening hours, and tickets must be checked for your chosen date.
Plan a Festive OutingRing In the New Year Together
Dinner, a show, or a midnight celebration. Start with a clear plan for both the outbound trip and your return, including any stops after the event.
- Arrange the pickup and return time before the evening begins.
- Specify whether the return is after midnight on January 1.
- Confirm late-night availability and every drop-off address.
Send us: the venue, arrival time, final return time, and full route. New Year’s Eve is quoted separately; the standard holiday starting package does not automatically apply. A quote request does not reserve a vehicle.
Plan New Year’s EvePlan the Ride Around Your Event
Drop-off & Scheduled Return
A private ride to your event followed by a separate pickup at an agreed time. The vehicle is not automatically reserved to wait between transfers.
Best when your venue and arrival/return times are set. Quote both legs and all pickup/drop-off addresses.
A Reserved Outing
A quoted block of time with the vehicle and driver reserved for your agreed route, planned stops, and return.
Starting at $525 for three hours
For the agreed reserved service window. Longer pickup travel and New Year’s Eve are quoted separately upfront. Gratuity is appreciated but entirely optional.
Useful for multiple stops, a shopping afternoon, or a lights-and-dinner evening. Waiting and driving both count toward the reserved service time.
Reserved holiday outings start at $525 for three hours. Your written quote confirms the date, service window, route, vehicle, and stops. Longer pickup travel and New Year’s Eve require a separate upfront quote. Drop-off and scheduled-return service is quoted for the agreed transfers, without automatically charging for the time between them. We’ll identify all required charges and booking terms before you commit. Gratuity is appreciated but optional; no mandatory gratuity is added. Meals, shopping, event tickets, and restaurant reservations are separate unless expressly included.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for Sprinter reservations. Your written quote confirms the booking terms. Holiday availability, extra time, and route changes must be confirmed.
Holiday Ride Questions
What does a reserved holiday outing cost?
Reserved holiday outings start at $525 for three hours. Longer pickup travel and New Year’s Eve are quoted separately upfront. Your quote confirms the service window, route and any required extras before booking. Gratuity is appreciated but entirely optional.
How many people can travel together?
The Sprinter accommodates up to 14 passengers. Tell us about luggage, shopping bags, child seats, and mobility needs so we can confirm a suitable vehicle and route. SUVs are available by quote for smaller parties.
Can you pick up at several homes or hotels?
Share every address when you request a quote. Additional stops can change the trip time and cost. A shared meeting point can simplify the route and help the group arrive together.
Will the driver wait for us at Christmas Prelude or dinner?
Only if waiting is included in your confirmed reservation. Choose a reserved outing or separate outbound and return transfers, and agree on a practical pickup point before the event.
Do you provide tickets, meals, or an official Prelude shuttle?
Maine Lift provides independent private transportation for your group. Tickets, dining, and activities are separate. Check the official event schedule and coordinate timed reservations with the transportation plan.
What if it snows or plans change?
Contact Maine Lift as soon as a change is needed. Safe access, road conditions, availability, and the written booking terms govern any revised route or timing. Ask about weather and cancellation terms before reserving.
Good company is always in season
Let’s Get Your Holiday Ride Planned
Send the date, pickup locations, destination, passenger count, and departure/return times. Serving Portland, Biddeford, Saco, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit, York, and surrounding Southern Maine communities.
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Holiday décor photographs: Alina Vytiaz and Benigno Hoyuela / Unsplash. Décor images are seasonal inspiration, not photographs of Christmas Prelude. Vehicle and group photographs are from Maine Lift’s website.