First chance whale watch is the premier company for whale watch and scenic boat tours around the kennebunk and kennebunkport areas of maine. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to. 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 sightings at the department of marine resources. Desert island region and the waters of frenchmans bay will offer you the perfect opportunity.
View giant blue whales in the summer and fall months and the annual gray whale migration in the winter and. Shoppers pay a small fee for access to hundreds of coupons offered by maine businesses. Whale watching in maine requires a long boat ride, since whales are typically about 20 miles off shore from midapril to september. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in 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. This article is talking about the whales tale waterpark in lincoln, new hampshire. 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.
Think of maine discounts as an online coupon book or coupon app. When researching travel ideas in maine, i happened upon whale watching tours. Up to half off whalewatching cruise capn fishs groupon. The orca escorts a trawler in georges bank, rolling on its side to check out the captain and his boat. For many years, the maine professional guides association has worked with many special suppliers of guiding equipment and services to develop our current selection of discounts known as the mpga proplan.
Daveys locker whale watching offers whale watching cruises daily year round. Hawaii big island whale watching tours hawaii discount. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont. There are so many ways to save on tickets for whale watching in boston and massachusetts, and its one of the best things to do in boston on weekends keep in mind theres only one whale watch tour directly out of boston and that is the new england aquarium whale watch from boston. All you have to do is relax, have your camera ready and enjoy the show. Reports of whale sightings by aerial survey platforms, whale watch vessels, and fishing vessels. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 39% off. The best time for whale watching in maine getaway usa. There are many things and activities that you and your family can do. Valpak is at the heart of communities across north america, helping people save, businesses grow and neighborhoods thrive through a network of local franchisees in the u. Whale watchers get to see blue cetacean the boston globe.
Where can you find the best whale watching in maine. A maine getaway is one of the great american pastimes. Since i went to hawaii last summer i missed the whale season so we decided to go whale watching this july. Let odyssey whale watch take you on an adventure you wont forget, great fun and educational for the entire family. Your friend will also receive a 10% discount off lodging as part of. 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. Hawaii big island whale watching tours are offered through hawaii discount enjoy big island of hawaii whale watching tours with companies such as blue sea cruises and body glove cruises. Whale watching season in maine runs from may to october, allowing you plenty of time to take a tour. Have you enjoy maine whale watching where you view whales jump or breach and splash down into the north atlantic waters as they play. 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. When you go whale watching in maine, be sure to book your stay at.
Check with the front desk for tour times and availability. Whale watching in maine is a must for many visitors, and a whale sighting could amaze even the most stubborn teenager. From bar harbor all the way down the coast of maine, whales can be seen cruising and frolicking throughout the summer. Maine whale watching with odyssey whale watch, portland, maine. Bar harbor whale watching is a must do for anyone interested in marine life lobsters to seabirds and everything in between including whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals.
Mpgas proplan maine professional guides association. Susan jane with captain jim parker or, with captain robertson aboard our vessel, the 32. Bar harbor whale watching an experience of a lifetime in maine. When you search for hotels near bar harbor whale watching with hotels. For many years, the maine professional guides association has worked with many special suppliers of guiding equipment and services to develop our current selection of. Killer whale a sight to see for maine fisherman portland. Adoption funds go to the pacific whale foundation to aid ocean conservation and education programs, and youll get an adoption certificate, the story of your adopted whale, and more. Whale watching is one of the most exciting things to do in maine, and tours are available all along the coast. The whale season runs from mid spring thru the end of october. Make sure to create an account before you place your order to receive the fastest customer service.
Though its license plates designate it as vacationland, maine s best attractions arent just for first timers. Newport landing whale watching proudly supports crystal cove alliance, the nonprofit partner of crystal cove state park, which is dedicated to education, conservation, and restoration efforts within the state park and its marine conservation area. Join thousands of savvy shoppers saving money at local businesses all over maine. I wonder, if visitors and, of course, mainers have recommendations. Catastrophic dieoff of right whales in new england. Unlike the big whale watch boats, we offer a 6 person maximum trip so you wont be packed on with hundreds of other passengers. Apr, 2020 the bar harbor whale watch company offers a variety of boat tours for all ages that show different sights and wildlife in the area around mount desert island, maine. This trip with a catamaran out to the atlantic is breathtaking you will go 20 see miles out to get the experience to see whales it is fantastic to see the in the.
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. Maines craggy coastline is the perfect place to indulge that fascination. Seals, dolphins, porpoises and puffins are also often seen around the whales. Please contact us directly with any desire to have your material removed from our channel. Book online or call today for a true maine adventure. Top 5 whalewatching spots in new england and atlantic canada. Whale watching in maine has long been a tourist favorite.
Nicks will cruise from kennebunkport to the summer feeding grounds of finbacks, humpbacks, minkes, the rare blue whale and the endangered right whale. It is sometimes possible to see a breaching whale, an errant flipper or a water spout from shore. Everyone enjoys the taste of freshcaught lobster, the sight of the first colorful leaves of fall, and the crisp sound of skis cutting through the snowall classic mustdo activities on any guide to maine. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 46% off. Bar harbor whale watch company all you need to know. Explore the beautiful natural and historical sights that maine has to offer with the variety of tours available through bar harbor. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 42% off. Join our captain as he sets course on a journey to view them in their own environment. You would love to get soaked in the pool right away once you see the awesome place. Kandi leigh unlike the big whale watch boats, we offer a 6 person maximum trip so you wont be packed on with hundreds of other passengers. As part of the maine large whale take reduction plan during the summer of 2002, the department of marine resources dmr launched a whale sightings internet map site to track sightings of all species of whales in maine waters.
Are you looking to go on a whale watch tour this summer in massachusetts but dont want to pay full price. Whale watching in maine is more than a spectator sport. Just wondering if there are ever discount coupons for these tours. 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.
Portland whale watching deals in portland, me groupon. Seize the deal offers hundreds of discounts daily from local businesses from restaurants, theaters and spas to golf courses, family fun and much, much more. Maine, like all of new englands coastal regions, has a long reputation as a fantastic fishery. Save money on things you want with a whale watching promo code or coupon. Whales tale waterpark coupons water park discount coupons. As you might guess, im a big fan of whale watching in massachusetts. The best discount hacks to get extra savings at abes of maine. The best time for maine whale watching begins in midapril when hungry whales arrive to feast in local waters rich in sand. The bar harbor whale watch company and town pier will be located on your left at 1 west street in downtown bar harbor.
Whale watching off coastal maine its amazing to see such beautiful creatures up close. 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. Kennebunkport whale watching tours and fishing charters if youre like most passengers on whale watching tour boats off the coast of kennebunkport, maine, the first time you see a humpback break the oceans surface, youll feel a shiver of awe unlike anything youve ever experienced. Use your eyes to embrace the kings of the sea with todays groupon. Midapril brings the northern humpbacks, fin whales, the endangered north atlantic right whale and minke whales. But your chances of seeing whales increase dramatically when you take a maine whale watching tour out into the gulf of maine and beyond. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 44%. A maine whale watching adventure awaits you aboard the odyssey. Want to be in a water park thats near your location. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast. The odyssey boasts a naturalist on board and educational information is available. First chance whale watch kennebunkport whale watching in. Whale watching in new england kennebunkport, maine.
You would be glad to know that there is one water park which has been awarded by aquatics international magazine as best in class waterpark in america. Click here to view location 4 western avenue route 9, kennebunk, maine 04043. Save big in september at our comfy waterfront log homebar harbor. Whale watching discounts in boston boston on budget. Whale songs, known for their haunting beauty, are sung to convey each gentle giants most prevalent emotion, sorrow at its daily lack of hugs. Welcome to maine discounts, your goto site for seeing more and spending less. Naturalists lead the cruises and provide expert narration. Our captains tour, which leaves from our wharf in lubec, will show you whales, share sea stories and visit seals, eagles and lighthouses. Second, i would like to find whale watching tours which use big boats, not zodiac. Fourhour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 40% off.
Traveling from boston to maine went much better than providence to boston. Whale watching in maine is a oneofakind vacation experience. H ave you ever experienced the thrill of bar harbor whale watching. Whales love using maines waters as a summer playground, and some wonderful whale watching cruises in southern maine. Kennebunkport whale watching tours and fishing charters. Enjoy discounts of 30%44% on cameras and other consumer electronics with the weekly deal selections at abes of maine. 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. The granite state whale watch has two cruises each day, with the season running from june 15th to august 25th. Make sure to create an account before you place your order to receive the fastest. This enables our passengers to have the comfort and freedom of a more personalized cruise with captain parker or captain robertson. 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.
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