WHALE WATCHING & PUFFIN CRUISES
- Approx. 4+ hours
Spend an afternoon packed with the wonders of nature on this incredible tour. See puffins at Eastern Egg Rock and whales at the feeding grounds.
- 2.5 hours
See how the National Audubon Society has reestablished a puffin colony on Eastern Egg Rock, as well as lighthouses and other points of interest.
- Approx. 3.5 hours
See whales, dolphins, sharks, seals, and more at Maine’s prime whale feeding grounds and enjoy a tour of the Boothbay Harbor region!
- Approx. 4+ hours
Spend an afternoon packed with the wonders of nature on this incredible tour. See puffins at Eastern Egg Rock and whales at the feeding grounds.
- 2.5 hours
See how the National Audubon Society has reestablished a puffin colony on Eastern Egg Rock, as well as lighthouses and other points of interest.
| FEATURES | BOOTHBAY HARBOR WHALE WATCHING CRUISE | WHALE WATCH & PUFFIN COMBO CRUISE | AUDUBON PUFFIN AND SCENIC CRUISE |
| Availability | mid-May through mid-October | mid-May through mid-August | mid-May through mid-August |
| Length | 3-3.5 hrs | 4+ hrs | ~2.5 hrs |
| Narration | Yes, by our expert Naturalists | Yes, by our expert Naturalists | Yes, by representatives from the Audubon Society |
| Destination(s) | Whale Feeding Grounds | Whale Feeding Grounds Eastern Egg Rock* |
Eastern Egg Rock* |
| Potential Wildlife** | Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, and more | Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Puffins, Other Nesting Birds, and more | Puffins, Other Nesting Birds, and more |
| Lighthouses*** | Burnt Island Light Cuckolds Lighthouse |
Ram Island Light Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Cuckolds Lighthouse Burnt Island Light |
Ram Island Light Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Burnt Island Light |
*Eastern Egg Rock is a protected sanctuary, only permitted personnel can disembark onto the island. Our cruise provides viewing of wildlife from the boat, which circles the island.
**Wildlife sightings vary each cruise, every listed species may not be found on any individual cruise.
***None are guaranteed and can vary based on route taken or weather conditions. Not necessarily in the listed order. Additional lighthouses may be viewable with your own optic device and may or may not be identified in the narration.
| FEATURES | BOOTHBAY HARBOR WHALE WATCHING CRUISE | WHALE WATCH & PUFFIN COMBO CRUISE | AUDUBON PUFFIN AND SCENIC CRUISE |
| Availability | mid-May through mid-October | mid-May through mid-August | mid-May through mid-August |
| Length | 3-3.5 hrs | 4+ hrs | ~2.5 hrs |
| Narration | Yes, by our expert Naturalists | Yes, by our expert Naturalists | Yes, by representatives from the Audubon Society |
| Destination(s) | Whale Feeding Grounds | Whale Feeding Grounds Eastern Egg Rock* |
Eastern Egg Rock* |
| Potential Wildlife** | Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, and more | Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Puffins, Other Nesting Birds, and more | Puffins, Other Nesting Birds, and more |
| Lighthouses*** | Burnt Island Light Cuckolds Lighthouse |
Ram Island Light Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Cuckolds Lighthouse Burnt Island Light |
Ram Island Light Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Burnt Island Light |
*Eastern Egg Rock is a protected sanctuary, only permitted personnel can disembark onto the island. Our cruise provides viewing of wildlife from the boat, which circles the island.
**Wildlife sightings vary each cruise, every listed species may not be found on any individual cruise.
***None are guaranteed and can vary based on route taken or weather conditions. Not necessarily in the listed order. Additional lighthouses may be viewable with your own optic device and may or may not be identified in the narration.