The bar harbor whale watch company is located just 15 minutes from hanncock county airport, airport code bhb, with direct commuter service from boston on us airways express. Apr 15, 2014 whale watching in maine is a must for many visitors, and a whale sighting could amaze even the most stubborn teenager. Whale watching season in maine runs from may to october, allowing you plenty of time to take a tour. Check out the highlights and downsides of all 4 seasons in maine, plus. Daily low temperatures decrease by 9f, from 47f to 38f, rarely falling below 28f or exceeding 57f. The bar harbor whale museum is a must see for the whole family. The whale season runs from mid spring thru the end of october. Warming waters in the gulf of maine threaten whale populations. The rocky coast of maine boasts some of the best whale watching in northern new england. The whale watching season in maine starts during spring, in the middle of april and extends into fall, around the middle of october, the month of july is right in the middle of the whale watching season, and july weather in maine is typically quite good, so it should be a great time to go whale watching in maine. Whale watching in maine, kittery through portland whale watches. From whale watching in maine on the remote bay of fundy, to excursions out of ports in boston and cape cod, each state offers you whale watches thatll introduce you to mother natures giant creatures, up close and personal. Kennebunkport whale watching tours and fishing charters.
Average weather in october in portland maine, united states daily high temperatures decrease by 10f, from 63f to 53f, rarely falling below 44f or exceeding 72f. To get the most out of whale watching in maine, inform yourself a bit about when to go, and how to prepare. Whichever maine whale watch cruise you choose or any new england whale watching cruise, you will very likely be traveling to jeffreys ledge. First of all, is october 711 too late to go whale watching in maine.
If no whales are seen during your whale watch trip, your trip ticket will serve as a voucher to go out on another whale watch or any of our tours within three 3 years. Best place to visit in maine in septoct maine forum. One thing to know for a novice whale watcher like me, was that whales can only be sighted diving on. The lobstermens association issued a public statement on oct. Get the monthly weather forecast for maine, me, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Top 5 whalewatching spots in new england and atlantic canada. Portland whale watching deals in portland, me groupon. Whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 carwin k. As i posted in another thread, whale watching is best in july and august, and peak fall folliage is best in late september and into october, but you cant have both. Killer whale a sight to see for maine fisherman portland.
Check with the front desk for tour times and availability. Ive listed a couple of things i am looking for during this trip below. Whale watching tours are offered all along the new england coast see below typically from may through october. The gulf of maine is warming, and its whales are disappearing.
First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in maine. Whales are aquatic mammals, belonging to a group of animals called cetaceans. Our new boat was launched in march 2006, it is 87 om bow to stern, and is equipped with the most modern safety and navigational equipment. Bar harbor whale watch company 2020 all you need to know. Whale watching in maine is a must for many visitors, and a whale sighting could amaze even the most stubborn teenager. When to see whales in maine whales migrate to the coast of maine to feed in midspring, leaving in october for warmer waters. Kennebunkport whale watching tours and fishing charters if youre like most passengers on whale watching tour boats off the coast of kennebunkport, maine, the first time you see a humpback break the oceans surface, youll feel a shiver of awe unlike anything youve ever experienced.
In addition, the maine office of tourism provides a tollfree foliage hotline from midseptember through columbus day. My husband and i will be in bar harbor 10 1020, we would like to take a whale watching tour what are the odds of actually seeing any during that time period. This diversity is reflected in a state list of regularly occurring birds that now numbers over 330 species. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to. Sei whales, sperm whales, orcas, and right whales also appear. Whale watching in new england kennebunkport, maine. From bar harbor all the way down the coast of maine, whales can be seen cruising and frolicking throughout the summer. Whale watching excursions from the village of bar harbor, maine, offer opportunity to see humpback, fin, minke and right whales frolic, breach and blow in their natural habitat. I have not found much concrete info, though the tours are still offered during. Our captains tour, which leaves from our wharf in lubec, will show you whales, share sea stories and visit seals, eagles and lighthouses. Traveling from boston to maine went much better than providence to boston.
The best time for whale watching in maine getaway usa. Lubec, maine theres nothing quite like the smell of rotting whale flesh to make sure your olfactory senses are working properly. New england whale watch tours discover new england. Whale watching off coastal maine its amazing to see such beautiful creatures up close. A north atlantic right whale feeds on the surface of cape cod bay off the coast of plymouth. United states whale watching maine or massachusetts. The critically endangered mammal was spotted about 15 miles. Third, it would be great if the town we stay in is kind of monterey, ca but in the east, and we can build an east coast whale watching tradition.
Sightings of baleen whales in the gulf of maine during right whale. I am trying to plan a trip to maine for a long weekend sometime in september or october, but i have no idea where to go and what are the must sees and dos in maine. Will there still be many whales around or will it be like 2 or 3 whales in four hours. Whale watching in maine is a oneofakind vacation experience. I wonder, if visitors and, of course, mainers have recommendations. Whale watchers get to see blue cetacean the boston globe. Whale watching from the fv lamb of god, 20 miles off the coast of maine. The ledge is a long, winding, relatively shallow area which stretches from the coast of rockport, massachusetts to just. The inn on the wharfs boat tarquin seats 26 with inside and outside comfort. Whales love using maines waters as a summer playground, and some wonderful whale watching cruises in southern maine.
We would love to do a whale watching trip whilst in bar harbor. For more than 25 years, this venerable outfitter has been bringing landlubbers to the humpback, finback, and minke feeding grounds in the gulf of maine. This respected, timetested company was founded over 80 years ago and was the first of its kind in the region. For whale watchers, quebec is the centre of canada with the most whales and tour operators. And the maine birding trail has a list of places for a relaxing bird watching outing or locations to find birds you can add to your life list. Maine whale watchingthere are foot jet propelled catamarans operated by the bar harbor whale watch company that will speed you to the exact locations for best sighting. Hurry up, much of that wildlife will leave maines coast by october. The orca escorts a trawler in georges bank, rolling on its side to check out the captain and his boat. All dates, times and prices subject to change without notice. Whale watching trips in portland, maine for humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, north atlantic whitesided dolphins, basking sharks, ocean sunfish and seabirds. The north atlantic right whale, the worlds secondmost endangered marine mammal, is having a catastrophic year in the waters off new england and atlantic canada, and scientists from maine to. Sep 21, 2015 top 5 whale watching spots in new england and atlantic canada. Whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 youtube. The bar harbor whale watch company and town pier will be located on your left at 1 west street in downtown bar harbor.
Whalewatching excursions from the village of bar harbor, maine, offer opportunity to see humpback, fin, minke and right whales frolic, breach and blow in their natural habitat. That suggests to me, and as cw points out, that the further into october you get, the lower your odds of seeing one or more whales. Fourhour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. An 80foot blue whale gave tourists a rare treat sunday when it made an appearance off the coast of maine during a whale watching tour. They include a large number of species which range in size from the four foot long common porpoise to the blue whale, the largest animal ever to have existed, which can reach lengths of 120 feet. For whales, maine s coastline is a summer playground, and whale watching cruises and tours are toprated in the southern part of the state. Sanctuary off massachusetts, jeffreys ledge, or the gulf of maine, depending on the port.
Where can you find the best whale watching in maine. Second, i would like to find whale watching tours which use big boats, not zodiac. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 46% off. Average weather in october in portland, maine, united states. Best 30 whale watching in old orchard beach, me with. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont. Truly a magnificent seafari for all nature lovers with seals, blue heron, an occasional whale, and other coastal wildlife along the way. Whale watching in maine, kittery through portland whale. Science center nefsc during september 15 to october 17, for years. Book online or call today for a true maine adventure. Average weather in october in portland maine, united states.
Jun 20, 2012 whale watching from the fv lamb of god, 20 miles off the coast of maine. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to go whale watching this july. From eastport and bar harbor in the north, to kennebunkport in the south, youll find cruise companies thatll have you safely and comfortably at the whale grounds in no time. Sit in the recording booth, watch video presentations, or interact with hands on exhibits. A free abridged version is available for download online or in paper format at visitor. Enjoy your day at a boothbay harbor whale watch newagen. Maine, like all of new englands coastal regions, has a long reputation as a fantastic fishery.
The best time for maine whale watching begins in midapril when hungry whales arrive to feast in local waters rich in sand eels, copepods, plankton, and fish. All you have to do is relax, have your camera ready and enjoy the show. But the other provinces along the east coast nova scotia, new brunswick, new brunswick and labrador offer a lot of opportunities for whale watching, too. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. The gulf of maine is an exceptional habitat for whalesthe worlds largest mammals, some. In maine you can hope to see humpbacks, pilot whales, minke and sperm whales, right whales and occasionally the largest finback whale that can be as big as your whale watch boat. When researching travel ideas in maine, i happened upon whale watching tours. A whale watch in the ocean waters of new england is an unforgettable adventure. Maine lobstermen group now willing to work with feds to protect.
A group of volunteers excavating the remains of a whale. In general, the best time of year for whale watching is late spring through october, so its the perfect summer activity. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 42% off. Whale watching in maine requires a long boat ride, since whales are typically about 20 miles off shore from midapril to september. The bar harbor whale watch company offers a variety of boat tours for all ages that show different sights and wildlife in the area around mount desert island, maine. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast. First chance whale watch is the premier company for whale watch and scenic boat tours around the kennebunk and kennebunkport areas of maine. Sep 06, 2016 whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 carwin k. Whale watching in maine favorite spots new england today. Odyssey whale watching in portland odyssey whale watching. Witness humpback whales, pilot whales, minke whales, and the massive finback whale which can grow up to 80 feet long. Whale watching in maine is more than a spectator sport. Maine whale watching with odyssey whale watch, portland, maine.
The tours that we offer include a puffin and whale watching trip, and whale watching tour, a historical lighthouse tour, a nature cruise, a lobster fishing and seal watching tour. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont forget, great fun and educational for the entire family. Their experience is invaluable and allows them to provide one of the best whale watching tours on the coast of maine. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in. Come experience the amazing wildlife of the eastportbay of fundy area. Depending on the amount of cruise ship passengers in port that day, the trips may book early so i would go ahead and reserve in advance if you are sure of your day and time. Download scientific diagram sightings of baleen whales in the gulf of maine. Is october too late for whale watching in bar harbor. In their literature, the maine office of tourism says that whales generally arrive in april and start heading south in october. As you might guess, im a big fan of whale watching in massachusetts. Whale watching in maine has long been a tourist favorite. Theres only one whale watch company on the island bar harbor whale watch and they continue the whale watch tours until the end of october so yes, there are still whales in the area. Whale watching rates bar harbor whale watch company.
The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Whale watching is one of the most exciting things to do in maine, and tours are available all along the coast. View these majestic underwater giants during a boothbay harbor whale watch with capn fishs. In september and october, the maine department of conservation offers weekly reports on foliage conditions throughout the state on its website. Hi, i have a few questions about whale watching in october. Find odyssey whale watching in portland with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Their experience is invaluable and allows them to provide one of. The ledge is a long, winding, relatively shallow area which stretches from the coast of rockport, massachusetts to just southeast of cape elizabeth, maine near portland.
The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. The best whale watching in maine dockside guest quarters. The maine lobstermens association is one of the key stakeholders in an. Whale song sets the mood as you explore educational and fun displays. Nicks will cruise from kennebunkport to the summer feeding grounds of finbacks, humpbacks, minkes, the rare blue whale and the endangered right whale.
Bar harbor whale watching an experience of a lifetime in maine. The new england coast and particularly maine has a welldeserved reputation for its abundance of marine life. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. Giant ocean creatures can be found 30 km 20 mi off the coast from midapril through late october.