While the finback whales, so abundant during the last few weeks in summer, have been notably absent for the past few weeks, humpbacks sightings have been particularly abundant, particularly in the southeastern portion of the stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary, along with. Bar harbor whale watching an experience of a lifetime in maine. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to. The inn on the wharfs boat tarquin seats 26 with inside and outside comfort. Stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary, massachusetts bay. Connecticut whale nwhl, a womens ice hockey team in the national womens hockey league. 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. Killer whale a sight to see for maine fisherman portland. Gray whale breaches in front of dana point harbor and whale watching boat. 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. Whale watching in maine favorite spots new england today.
First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in. Below, you have a list of some of the best places to whale watch in new england as well as some tips for whale watching. First chance whale watch is the premier company for whale watch and scenic boat tours around the kennebunk and kennebunkport areas of maine. Whale watching is one of the most exciting things to do in maine, and tours are available all along the coast. 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. Bite mark on whale shows great white likely off maine coast. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to go whale watching this july.
Federal fisheries managers and conservation groups raise concerns after whales are found dead off boothbay harbor and mount desert rock, and a. Best places to whale watch in new england places to visit. A former name of the hartford wolf pack, a mens ice hockey team in the american hockey league. One of the highlights is a cruise around the harbor. Im no expert on whale watching whale distribution but my impression is that mid october is past the peak time. All you have to do is relax, have your camera ready and enjoy the show. Oct 07, 20 the other whale was bcy0324 after writing this blog post, whale names like j2 seem so much more manageable. You may also want to consider the new england aquarium whale watch cruise as it has an excellent reputation and has staff go out on the boat with you and explain all about the mammals very educational. Though it was chilly with a light swell, our visibility was nearly unlimited so good in fact that from the northwest corner of stellwagen.
October 17 to october 22 dolphin fleet whale watch. Capn fishs whale watch is the original whale tour company in the midcoast maine region, so they have plenty of experience providing lasting memories. Whale sense is a program for responsible whalewatching from maine to virginia. Sanctuary off massachusetts, jeffreys ledge, or the gulf of maine, depending on the port. The bhc whale watch tour to stellwagen bank marine sanctuary showcases a wealth of whale species and other sea life. Where can you find the best whale watching in maine. Whales are aquatic mammals, belonging to a group of animals called cetaceans. In their literature, the maine office of tourism says that whales generally arrive in april and start heading south in october. The beluga encounter program at mystic aquarium in mystic, connecticut, offers participants a unique and memorable close encounter with a beluga whale. Sep 06, 2016 whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 carwin k. The whale prevailed by a 41 tally as jessica koizumi scored the first goal in both franchise and nwhl history.
In the same game, kelli stack had one goal and two assists, becoming the first player to record a multipoint. Nicks will cruise from kennebunkport to the summer feeding grounds of finbacks, humpbacks, minkes, the rare blue whale and the endangered right whale. 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. The critically endangered mammal was spotted about 15 miles. One of the worlds most active marine sanctuaries, stellwagen bank is abundant with whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life. Maine, like all of new englands coastal regions, has a long reputation as a fantastic fishery. Witness humpback whales, pilot whales, minke whales, and the massive finback whale which can grow up to 80 feet long. Our captains tour, which leaves from our wharf in lubec, will show you whales, share sea stories and visit seals, eagles and lighthouses. The orca escorts a trawler in georges bank, rolling on its side to check out the captain and his boat. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 44% off.
It was a very popular hangout for most of the towns denizens. Sep 21, 2015 what sets the company apart is that its not only the biggest boating company in maine, but that it offers the largest whalewatching vessel in north america. First of all, is october 711 too late to go whale watching in maine. Ive been on a number of whale watch cruises from locations along the massachusetts coast. Most take 34 hours, heading out to the major whale feeding grounds of stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary off massachusetts, jeffreys ledge, or the gulf of maine, depending on the port. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast. After less than stellar conditions the previous week, we were excited to get back on the water on october 17 to find that the weather had changed considerably for the better. This year we ended up on a different boat and it was fantastic. Whale watching in bar harbor maine on july 7, 2015 duration. 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. Jul 16, 2017 on a whale watching cruse out of bar harbor, me. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 37% off.
As you might guess, im a big fan of whale watching in massachusetts. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Whale watching in bar harbor maine on july 7, 2015 youtube. The hartford wolf pack is a professional ice hockey team based in hartford, connecticut. Ecosystem scale acoustic sensing reveals humpback whale. A whale watch in the ocean waters of new england is an unforgettable adventure. Capn fishs tour season runs from may to october, and each trip takes a few hours since the best whalewatching spots are about 20 miles off of the.
Maine whale watching with odyssey whale watch, portland, maine. Apr 15, 2014 whale watching in maine is a must for many visitors, and a whale sighting could amaze even the most stubborn teenager. 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. 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. Top 5 whalewatching spots in new england and atlantic canada. Whales and seals may be responsible for replenishing 2.
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. These results are consistent with previous observations of humpback whale feeding activity in the gulf of maine and stellwagen bank which. New england whale watch tours discover new england. Whale watching tours are offered all along the new england coast see below typically from may through october.
Your ultimate guide to the best maine whale watching trips. Whale watching season in maine runs from may to october, allowing you plenty of time to take a tour. Expect to see humpback whales, finback whales, as well other native creatures. Whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 youtube. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. However, you should probably come here at the end of whale watching season, when the indian summer colorfully lights up the deciduous forests along the north american east coast. Whale watching july 15, 2017 gulf of maine youtube. A commercial fisherman spotted the dead whale about 5. The whale watching season in new england runs between march and october, though july august is probably the best time to be in new england to spot whales. When to see whales in maine whales migrate to the coast of maine to feed in midspring, leaving in october for warmer waters. Download the latest issue of stellwagen bank e notes. Capn fishs whale watch boothbay harbor all you need to. Bc whales have been identified in british columbia, and are given an x, y, or z depending on the amount of white on their flukes.
Whale watching in maine extends into october, and theres nothing quite like a day out on the water on a whale watching cruise. The only national park of new england is acadia national park in maine with more than 200 kilometers of easy hiking trails. Although this is called capn fishs whale watch, in october we didnt see any whales but. Whales love using maines waters as a summer playground, and some wonderful whale watching cruises in southern maine. Humpback whales the world over are known for their epic migrations, complex songs, and the acrobatic jumps that earn them their name. The first game in nwhl history was a sell out on october 11, 2015 between the new york riveters and connecticut whale. The whale season runs from mid spring thru the end of october. Around the year 1850, the emergence of crude oil caused interest in whale oil to plummet, and whale hunting became a part of history. Whale watchers get to see blue cetacean the boston globe.
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. 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. Every year in october a bunch of us visit boothbay harbor for 3 days. 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. Whale watching in maine, kittery through portland whale watches. Coastal new england hosts a wide variety of excellent whale watching operations use our list as a starting point to explore and plan your adventure. Whale watching trips in portland, maine for humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, north atlantic whitesided dolphins, basking sharks, ocean sunfish and seabirds. 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. The franchise was renamed the connecticut whale in october 2010, in honor of the former hartford whalers of the national hockey league nhl but. Book online or call today for a true maine adventure. In the fall pacific humpbacks are readying for their winter migration to hawaii.
Whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 carwin k. Check with the front desk for tour times and availability. Will there still be many whales around or will it be like 2 or 3 whales in four hours. We went whale watching which was something we had never done before. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in maine. United states whale watching maine or massachusetts. There are several fine nearby opportunities for whale watching in maine while vacationing in york. Whale watching in maine has long been a tourist favorite. Bite marks found on a dead whale show that a great white shark is likely off the maine coast, according to the university of new england. 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.
The bar harbor whale watch company and town pier will be located on your left at 1 west street in downtown bar harbor. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont forget, great fun and educational for the entire family. Whaletrips new england best tips for whale watching in. The best time for whale watching in maine getaway usa.
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