Quick Details
Narrated by the National Audubon’s Project Puffin, this puffin watching tour takes place on large ships that are fast, seaworthy and modern.
Daily trips are available beginning in June!
Adult
Ages 13+
$ 65
Youth
Ages 2-12
$ 55
Dog Fare
$ 21
Child
Under 2
$ 21
Group
Minimum of 30
$ 55
MAINE PUFFIN CRUISE
See firsthand the National Audubon Society’s success in reestablishing a puffin colony on Eastern Egg Rock. Truly a magnificent “Seafari” for all nature lovers with seals, blue heron, an occasional whale, and other coastal wildlife along the way.
The cruise is narrated by the National Audubon’s Project Puffin so you get the history of puffins and the Eastern Egg Rock restoration directly from people involved with the project.
We also pass by 3 lighthouses (Ram, Burnt, and Pemaquid Point), see many islands, coastline, Fisherman’s Island, Ocean Point, Spruce Point, Tumbler Island, White Islands, and much more! This is much more than just a ride out to see the puffins!
PUFFIN FAQS
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Puffins generally arrive on Eastern Egg Rock to breed in April and depart in August. Their migration pattern varies slightly each year, and our schedule only offers Puffin Trips or Whale/Puffin Combo trips while the puffins are in season.
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No. Eastern Egg Rock is a protected sanctuary and only the approved scientists are allowed to access the island. Our trips provide passengers to view the wildlife from the boat, which circle the island in both directions to allow everyone to get the best look possible. Puffins are often seen sitting on the water and flying by the boat!
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Our narrators do a wonderful job spotting and identifying the wildlife for you. Since they are wild animals living in their own environment, we can’t promise you will see any, but many animals that are commonly seen on most trips include seals, harbor porpoise, and many birds including ospreys and bald eagles! Occasionally a glimpse of a shark or ocean sunfish may delight you!
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Yes! These trips will pass by some of the same islands and lighthouses as the sightseeing tours. However, the vessels may not get as close or travel as slowly by these sights as other tours. Our narrators will still point out and discuss the sights as you go by.
OUR PROMISE
Our team does their best to provide you with a high quality experience and has a long-history of conducting successful trips. However, like all wildlife, puffins move around all of the time and follow their own migration patterns. If no puffins are sighted on YOUR trip, you will receive a standby ticket good for another puffin cruise, or other cruises. Sorry, no refunds. Please see Terms and Conditions.