Quick Details
Narrated by Maine’s top marine biologists, this whale watching tour takes place on large ships that are fast, seaworthy and modern.
Daily trips are available beginning in August!
Adults
Ages 13+
$ 91
Youths
Ages 2-12
$ 81
Children
Under 2 - Reservations Required
$ 21
Dog Fares
All dogs must be leashed while aboard.
$ 21
Group
Minimum of 30
$ 81
Adult Binocular Rental
Give yourself the opportunity to experience wildlife up close and personal!
$ 30
Children's Binocular Rental
Give yourself the opportunity to experience wildlife up close and personal!
$ 20
BOOTHBAY HARBOR WHALE WATCHING
Cap’n Fish’s Cruises is the ORIGINAL Whale Watch in the Mid Coast Maine region and has the most knowledge of whale feeding grounds, whale movement during different times of the season, and where to go for the BEST whale watching experience in Maine. Founded over 80 Years Ago, we have been whale watching in Boothbay Harbor far longer than anyone on the Mid Coast.
Travel to Maine’s prime whale feeding grounds to see whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, seabirds, and more!
Also, get a tour of the Boothbay Harbor region on the way out and see lighthouses, islands, lobstermen at work, and more.
WHALE WATCHING FAQS
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Large baleen whales migrate to the Gulf of Maine and North Atlantic waters to feed in the summer months. By the time we begin trips in May, many whales have arrived for the season and often stick around until late fall. Of course, every trip is different. Follow us on social media if you are hoping for sightings of specific species to see updates on what has been spotted recently.
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The Gulf of Maine is popular for whale watching because it is one of the best places on the planet to see the most variety of whale species! The most frequent whale species spotted on our trips are fin whales, humpback whales, and minke whales. We also have to opportunity to see Atlantic white-sided dolphins, harbor porpoise, harbor seals, grey seals, and other wildlife. Other whale species that we have also been fortunate to see over the years include blue whales, sei whales, right whales, sperm whales, and pilot whales.
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Whales are wild animals living in their own, very large habitat and are occasionally unable to be found during a trip. That said, our team does their best to provide you with a best in class whale watching experience and we have a long history of successful tours. If a whale is not seen by our captains or naturalists on your trip, then you will be given the opportunity to return to see a whale again for free! Our standby ticket policy allows you to go on another whale watch trip, or sightseeing tour of equal or lesser value. Upgrade fees may be required for higher valued trips.
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, whales move around all of the time so we don’t follow the same route for every trip. That means that these cruises may run longer than 3.5 hours, so plan accordingly. If no whales are sighted on YOUR trip, you will receive a standby ticket good for another whale watch or other cruises. Sorry, no refunds. Please see Terms and Conditions.