New england whale watch tours discover new england. United states whale watching maine or massachusetts. For whales, maine s coastline is a summer playground, and whale watching cruises and tours are toprated in the southern part of the state. Until then, thousands of visitors will have the chance to spot the plentiful species of whales found in maines. Whale watching in maine, kittery through portland whale. First chance whale watch kennebunkport 2020 all you. Whale watching rates bar harbor whale watch company. The ledge provides a rich food source for whales, which feast primarily on herring. Come aboard nicks chance, for a 4 12 hour whale watch adventure. Whales can also be watched pretty much anywhere further south along the. Maine whale watching will bring you a truly unique view of our coast seen not from shore but from miles out in the sparkling deep blue waters of the north atlantic. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure thats great fun and educational for the entire family. The new england coast and particularly maine has a welldeserved reputation for its abundance of marine life. Giant ocean creatures can be found 30 km 20 mi off the coast from midapril through late october.
Or join us for a 1 12 hour scenic lobster tour on kylies chance down the kennebunk river and along the kennebunkport coastline. Southern ocean south of 40s as a whale sanctuary, which was successful later in the year. Youll find plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching in maine in boothbay harbor. Whale watching season in boothbay harbor is a major attraction. All dates, times and prices subject to change without notice. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in maine. The best time for maine whale watching begins in midapril when hungry whales arrive to feast in local waters rich in sand. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to go whale. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast.
A whale watch in the ocean waters of new england is an unforgettable adventure. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont forget, great fun and educational for the entire family. First chance whale watching tour full of wildlife this tour is not for young children and people not used to traveling far out to sea. Ccs placed staff on the whale watching vessels to collect data for its research and to. Charles stormy mayo, joined the first trips by the dolphin fleet. From whitewater rafting to a sunset dinner cruise we have a deal for you. Witness humpback whales, pilot whales, minke whales, and the massive finback whale which can grow up to 80 feet long. It is at least four and half hours and the boat goes out over 20 nautical miles. Cruise 20 miles in to the atlantic ocean to view whales, dolphins, and the marine life of the gulf of maine. Their feeding area is an underground plateau known as jeffreys ledge, which lies just about 150 to 200 feet beneath the surface of the water.
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