- Most Popular
- 3 - 5.5 hours
- All Ages
An adventure to remember! Head offshore in search of whales while your guide educates you about the whales and other species of the Gulf of Maine.
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The Must-See Nature Cruise in Bar Harbor!
This evening trip is one of the most beautiful ways to experience Frenchman Bay and Acadia National Park as the sun sets. The first hour of this trip is a traditional nature cruise: we follow the east coast of Mount Desert Island and offer narration and opportunities to see the most stunning shoreline of Acadia National Park. Throughout the trip, we look out for bald eagles, peregrine falcons, harbor porpoise, seals, and other wildlife. We also share information about the environment, history, and culture of the area.
During the second hour of the trip, we cruise slowly through the evergreen tree-topped islands of Frenchman Bay while listening to fun happy hour music. We partner with Atlantic Brewing Company, a local award winning microbrew, and offer happy hour prices throughout the tour. Start your day with a sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain and end your day with a sunset on the ocean!
Binoculars and/or a long zoom lens are recommended for viewing wildlife such as seals and eagles.
Dogs are welcome aboard!
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- When booking, please make sure to have tickets for all members in your party, including infants, as our vessels are certified to carry a specific number of passengers.
- If you need to cancel or change your reservation, please make sure to contact our ticket office no later than 24 hours before trip departure at: [email protected] or (207) 288-2386.
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Trips will depart rain or shine, however we will cancel for high sea conditions and dense fog. Cruises can cancel up to 30 minutes prior to departure. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified via email and text. To rebook your cruise, please contact our office at 207-288-2386 or email us at [email protected]. Refunds will be processed automatically by the end of the day.
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- Galley has light snacks and bar, including hot and cold beverages. CASH ONLY for galley purchases.
- Restrooms available onboard.
- Indoor and outdoor seating available. Seating is first come, first serve. Passengers are allowed to stand and move about the boat during the trip.
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- Vessels are wheelchair accessible.
- Scripts are available upon request.
- Certified guide dogs are welcome.
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- We recommend arriving at the dock 45-60 minutes before departure.
- Municipal paid parking is available in downtown Bar Harbor and the town pier. Parking is limited in town, and gets very difficult to find later in the day. Please arrive early to find a spot to park!
- Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. is not responsible for any parking fees or tickets due to the duration of trips or cancellations.
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- Warm layers such as a jacket or sweatshirt. The temperature can drop later in the day/early evening. Air temperatures tends to be colder on the water.
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Kids are certainly welcome! We ask parents or guardians to make sure kids have an adult with them at all times. We are out on the ocean and kids tend to wander off, attempt to jump, run, swing and climb on things they shouldn’t and could potentially get injured. It helps to make sure adults are reinforcing the safety rules!If you are looking for an alternative boat cruise that arrives back to the dock around sunset, we have the Lobster Fishing and Seal Watching cruise that offers a 6PM departure from June 23rd to August 20th.