The lobstermens association issued a public statement on oct. Whale watching off coastal maine its amazing to see such beautiful creatures up close. Is october too late for whale watching in bar harbor. For whales, maine s coastline is a summer playground, and whale watching cruises and tours are toprated in the southern part of the state. Whales love using maines waters as a summer playground, and some wonderful whale watching cruises in southern maine. 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. 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 must for many visitors, and a whale sighting could amaze even the most stubborn teenager. Their experience is invaluable and allows them to provide one of.
Best place to visit in maine in septoct maine forum. Enjoy your day at a boothbay harbor whale watch newagen. United states whale watching maine or massachusetts. 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.
Average weather in october in portland maine, united states. Whale watching in maine, kittery through portland whale. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. For more fun things to do during your stay in midcoast maine, download a copy of our. 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.
Expect to see humpback whales, finback whales, as well other native creatures. The new england coast and particularly maine has a welldeserved reputation for its abundance of marine life. 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. 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. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 42% off. Whale watching in maine is more than a spectator sport. 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. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the bangor daily news. The critically endangered mammal was spotted about 15 miles. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. The bar harbor whale watch company and town pier will be located on your left at 1 west street in downtown bar harbor. The inn on the wharfs boat tarquin seats 26 with inside and outside comfort.
Killer whale a sight to see for maine fisherman portland. Whale watching season in maine runs from may to october, allowing you plenty of time to take a tour. Whale watching in maine favorite spots new england today. Fourhour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off. Maine, like all of new englands coastal regions, has a long reputation as a fantastic fishery. Check with the front desk for tour times and availability. Sep 21, 2015 top 5 whale watching spots in new england and atlantic canada. Kennebunkport whale watching tours and fishing charters.
October, and for some of the population, the coasts. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for the usa with current travel advice, statistics and online resources below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in maine in october. Whale watching in new england kennebunkport, maine. The whale season runs from mid spring thru the end of october. New england whale watch tours discover new england. Among the 32 waterfowl species that regularly occur in maine annually is the spectacular harlequin duck, which now can readily be found at an increasing. 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. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to go whale watching this july. 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. Daily low temperatures decrease by 9f, from 47f to 38f, rarely falling below 28f or exceeding 57f. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in. I wonder, if visitors and, of course, mainers have recommendations.
This respected, timetested company was founded over 80 years ago and was the first of its kind in the region. We went whale watching which was something we had never done before. 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. 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. Select a destination to see more weather parameters. When researching travel ideas in maine, i happened upon whale watching tours.
The orca escorts a trawler in georges bank, rolling on its side to check out the captain and his boat. The best time for whale watching in maine getaway usa. Nicks will cruise from kennebunkport to the summer feeding grounds of finbacks, humpbacks, minkes, the rare blue whale and the endangered right whale. Hi, i have a few questions about whale watching in october. Maine lobstermen group now willing to work with feds to protect. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont. Get the monthly weather forecast for maine, me, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. As you might guess, im a big fan of whale watching in massachusetts. 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. Apr 15, 2014 whale watching in maine is a must for many visitors, and a whale sighting could amaze even the most stubborn teenager. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in maine. 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.
Sep 06, 2016 whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 carwin k. Sei whales, sperm whales, orcas, and right whales also appear. Whaletrips quebec the best tips for whale watching in quebec. Jul 20, 2015 a video from our family vacation in maine. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 46% off. October 17 to october 22 dolphin fleet whale watch. 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. Traveling from boston to maine went much better than providence to boston. Sanctuary off massachusetts, jeffreys ledge, or the gulf of maine, depending on the port. Best 30 whale watching in old orchard beach, me with. From bar harbor all the way down the coast of maine, whales can be seen cruising and frolicking throughout the summer. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic.
Whale watching in maine extends into october, and theres nothing quite like a day out on the water on a whale watching cruise. Our vivid maples and oaks create a dramatic backdrop, whether you want to hike the north woods, take a bike ride around peaks island, or play golf at one of the states many country clubs. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in. Whale watching in maine is a oneofakind vacation experience. Though it was chilly with a light swell, our visibility was nearly unlimited so good in fact that from the northwest corner of stellwagen. When to see whales in maine whales migrate to the coast of maine to feed in midspring, leaving in october for warmer waters. Whale watching in bar harbor maine on july 7, 2015 youtube.
While the whale watching season runs from midaprilmay october, the best time for whale watching in maine is during june, july, and. Season ends at the north american east coast with still good chances to see humpbacks and blues. Whether youre searching for puffins, whales, lobsters, or birds, there are. Their experience is invaluable and allows them to provide one of the best whale watching tours on the coast of maine. Bar harbor whale watching an experience of a lifetime in maine. Average weather in october in portland, maine, united states. Maine protracted fall migration period continues well through october into november as waterfowl, grebes, loons, alcids, and a variety of gulls take up winter residence along the coast. Whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 youtube.
In early fall, theres still whale watching to be had, and the lighthouses of maine are always standing tall, no matter what time of year you visit. Explore the beautiful natural and historical sights that maine has to offer with the variety of tours available through bar harbor. Should i bring long pants and only long pants because of mosquitoes. Maines fall foliage and festivals are second to none. Whale watching tours are offered all along the new england coast see below typically from may through october. A north atlantic right whale feeds on the surface of cape cod bay off the coast of plymouth. North atlantic right whale eubalaena glacialis vocalization patterns. 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.
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. Whether you see whales will depend more on the weather the day you go out than anything else. Hurry up, much of that wildlife will leave maines coast by october. 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. All you have to do is relax, have your camera ready and enjoy the show. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic whaletrips. First of all, is october 711 too late to go whale watching in maine. Warming waters in the gulf of maine threaten whale populations. Ive listed a couple of things i am looking for during this trip below. With our lively harvest festivals, sparkling clear weather, and brilliant display of foliage, fall is a wonderful time to visit maine. Maines beaches may be too chilly for surfing, but that doesnt mean there isnt still plenty to see.
Book online or call today for a true maine adventure. There are several fine nearby opportunities for whale watching in maine while vacationing in york. Whales are aquatic mammals, belonging to a group of animals called cetaceans. For whale watchers, quebec is the centre of canada with the most whales and tour operators. Where can you find the best whale watching in maine. 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. View these majestic underwater giants during a boothbay harbor whale watch with capn fishs. Our captains tour, which leaves from our wharf in lubec, will show you whales, share sea stories and visit seals, eagles and lighthouses. October is the perfect time to visit south africa main season for southern right whales. The gulf of maine is warming, and its whales are disappearing.
Whale watching in maine, kittery through portland whale watches. Whale watching bar harbor maine on august 31, 2016 carwin k. Whale watching trips in portland, maine for humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, north atlantic whitesided dolphins, basking sharks, ocean sunfish and seabirds. Whale watching in maine requires a long boat ride, since whales are typically about 20 miles off shore from midapril to september. 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. Witness humpback whales, pilot whales, minke whales, and the massive finback whale which can grow up to 80 feet long. First chance whale watch is the premier company for whale watch and scenic boat tours around the kennebunk and kennebunkport areas of maine.
Come experience the amazing wildlife of the eastportbay of fundy area. Whale watching in maine has long been a tourist favorite. Second, i would like to find whale watching tours which use big boats, not zodiac. 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. Whale watchers get to see blue cetacean the boston globe. A whale watch in the ocean waters of new england is an unforgettable adventure. Maine whale watching with odyssey whale watch, portland, maine. Explore camden, maine and penobsot bay on the only schooner built and captained by her owner, sean oconnor.
Top 5 whalewatching spots in new england and atlantic canada. In september and october, the maine department of conservation offers weekly reports on foliage conditions throughout the state on its website. Im no expert on whale watchingwhale distribution but my impression is that midoctober is past the peak time. The maine lobstermens association is one of the key stakeholders in an. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont forget, great fun and educational for the entire family. In addition, the maine office of tourism provides a tollfree foliage hotline from midseptember through columbus day. Portland whale watching deals in portland, me groupon.
Though it was chilly with a light swell, our visibility was nearly unlimited so good in fact that from the northwest corner of stellwagen bank we could see all the way to the boston skyline. 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. Giant ocean creatures can be found 30 km 20 mi off the coast from midapril through late october. In their literature, the maine office of tourism says that whales generally arrive in april and start heading south in october. If there werent whales to see then, they wouldnt operate during that time.
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