Whale Watching in Maine

The Humpback Whale, Pilot Whale, Northern Right Whale, Finback Whale, and the Minke Whale, all await your arrival in the Gulf of Maine. And, while whale watching in Maine...

...if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the endangered Sperm Whale.

Many of these incredible mammals are often on display as you cruise amongst the thousands of islands that dot the coast of Maine. However, they are not alone...

The northern Atlantic is also the summer home of other marine wildlife - including porpoises and dolphins - and many bird species (you'll LOVE the Atlantic Puffin) that either make this a stopover on their migratory route, or a nest for the season.

Also not to be missed when whale watching in Maine...

...are the lobstermen, hauling and setting their traps to ensure that everyone enjoys only the freshest of these crustaceans during their coastal Maine vacations!

First Chance Whale Watch
4 Western Avenue, Route 9
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-967-5507
www.firstchancewhalewatch.com

Lethal Weapon Fishing Charters
Harbor Road (at end)
Wells Harbor, ME 04090
207-324-3430
www.lethalweaponfishing.com

Seafari Charters
7 Island Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904
207-439-5068
www.seafaricharters.com

Boothbay Whale Watch
22 Commercial Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
888-WHALE ME, 207-633-3500
www.whaleme.com

Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch
20 Wharf Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
800-636-3244, 207-633-3244
www.mainewhales.com

Old Quarry Ocean Adventures
130 Settlement Road
Stonington, ME 04645
207-367-8977
oldquarry.com/shop/boattrips.php

Bar Harbor Whale Watching Tours
1 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
888-WHALES-4 207-288-2386
www.barharborwhales.com

You may also be interested in:
Maine Coastal Vacations, Maine Tourist Attractions, or from Amazon, Field Guide to Whales, Porpoises, and Seals from Cape Cod to Newfoundland

Maine Best Whale Watching Dates

It is during the summer months that whales travel to the Gulf of Maine to spend the season feeding.

Although their daily schedules and feeding patterns can be somewhat predictable - so much so that some whale watching Maine tours even make whale sighting guarantees...

...the whales cover many square miles of water and at times can be elusive. But most Captains are relentless and will do their best to see that you don't return to shore disappointed.

How can you be sure to get the most our of your seafaring adventure? Pack a camera AND binoculars, if you have them!

Do you run cruises for whale watching in Maine, or know someone who does, and would like to be listed on this page? Let me know and I'll be happy to include them here!