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Bar Harbor
Whale
Watch Co.

Whale Watching, Puffins, Lighthouses,
Acadia National Park & More!

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Lighthouse, Wildlife & Acadia National Park Cruise From $64

Coming to Bar Harbor in late summer and fall? If yes, this is a boat cruise not to be missed! Join us as we explore the waters of Mount Desert Island and beyond to enjoy spectacular views of historic lighthouse, coastal islands, and Acadia National Park. This cruise can feature a variety of wildlife including harbor and grey seals, bald eagles, and seabirds.

ABOUT US

View amazing wildlife and the best natural and historical sites that Maine has to offer with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company!

WHALE CONSERVATION

We believe strongly in protecting the whales we love and the many we know as individuals and by name. Our captains, crews and naturalists are expertly trained and promote responsible whale watching and conservation efforts on our Bar Harbor tours.

WHALE GUARANTEE

If no whales are spotted on your whale watching cruise, your trip ticket(s) will serve as a โ€œRebook Voucherโ€ to go out on another whale watch or any of our other available cruises within three (3) years.

GULF OF MAINE SPECIES

Learn more about the wildlife seen on our boat cruises!

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

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RECENT SIGHTINGS

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OUR VESSELS

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WHALE WATCHING CRUISES

Offshore adventures to see whales and other marine life in the Gulf of Maine!

LIGHTHOUSE CRUISES

Historic lighthouses, stunning coastal mansions, wildlife and Acadia National Park!

BAY CRUISES

View Acadia up close. A great fun-filled adventure for all!

LOBSTER FISHING & SEAL WATCHING

See and touch creatures from the ocean floor. A great trip for the whole family.

OVER 1,000 5-STAR REVIEWS!

This was an amazing experience.

The crew was fantastic and went out of their way to find whales. I highly recommend this excursion.

– Theresa Holdheide | Google Review
We took the Lobster Fishing and Seal Watching tour. It was a blast!

We enjoyed getting to see what came up with the traps and getting to hold a live lobster. It was a good length of a tour and I'd definitely recommend it for the kids or adults like me who are still kids at heart. The ship captain and naturalist were very friendly and great guides.

– Kate Sutliff | Google Review
We highly recommend this company...

We booked a whale watching tour through this company. It was a great experience we saw several whales and porpoise and dolphins while on the tour. The crew and staff were great and they really took time to make our tour extra special. We highly recommend this company to all who want to experience an once in a lifetime experience.

– Bruce Forshey | Google Review
The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. do a great job of narrating while exploring and showing off the beautiful coast of Maine.

During our adventure we saw seals, the infamous puffins, bald eagles along with many other critters as well. The crew were accommodating, professional, a little humorous, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you're up for a boat ride in the Bar Harbor area.

– Shawn Mahkorn | Google Review
A Must Do Excursion!

So fun! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, the boat had plenty of room to walk around and the captain did a great job making sure we could all see the landmarks they were pointing out. Iโ€™d go again!

– Caleb R | TripAdvisor
Informative, nature-filled experience

Interesting history of Bar Harbor area coupled with eagles, hawks, cormorants, gannets and other sea birds. Good narration by our naturalist, Ruth, who was informative and interesting. Enjoyed the lighthouses and seeing the diverse harbors and island shores.

– 123naturelover | TripAdvisor
Fantastic experience with lobstering and seal watching.

We loved both Captain Edwin and narrator Andy. Both were so gracious, clearly caring about everyone's comfort and involvement. The knowledge that both shared regarding the local seas, lobsters, crabs, seals, and landmarks was very interesting and informative. We caught a variety of sea life in the traps - lobster, crabs, and a sea cucumber. We spotted dozens of seals. The boat itself was stable, clean, and well maintained. It had flaps to protect from high winds and sea spray, but you are allowed to open the flaps as you want. I am someone who can get seasick easily, but I did not feel even the bit queasy. They do post a sign at the dock on the day of your tour that states the sea sickness level, so if it indicates a high level of sea sickness, you can take Dramamine or other in advance. Kids and adults alike enjoyed this tour and it was very interactive.

– 508stevenw | TripAdvisor
This day trip was a lifetime experience!

The boat is roomy, both inside ans out on the decks; staff friendly and knowledgeable. The sound system is nice and clear so all guests can hear what the naturalist is saying about the wildlife. And...oh...the whales!!! It was amazing, and I hope to do it again. Well worth the price.

– Deborah Burger | Google Review
I highly, highly recommend this experience.

On this once in a lifetime experience, we chose to go with this whale ๐Ÿ‹ watching ๐Ÿ‘€ tour There are many companies that offer varying tours, and this is the only one I've ever experienced, so can only speak about this one; nor do I have anything to compare it to. This experience was 100% as expected (and advertised) with zero surprises. The Captain, crew, ancillary staff,safety/security personnel and tour guide were all highly trained, knowledgeable, courteous, professional, & welcoming. It was just a fantastic overall 'refreshing' vibe. The scenery was nothing short of amazing, awe-inspiring, and magical. We saw EIGHT humpback whales!!! I am a seasoned world traveler, have visited numerous bucket list places, and have done literally hundreds of excursions through Trip Advisor and similar platforms. I 100%, would do this again if the opportunity presented itself. For others? I highly, highly recommend this experience. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

– Chad Clawson | Google Review
Great Ride!

We went on the lighthouse tour and it was wonderful! The guide did a fabulous job informing us about lighthouses, history of the area and alerting us to wildlife. Highly recommend this tour!

– Travelwife | Tripadvisor
The BHWW really put in the effort to make our trip memorable.

The captain and crew went off their route to find interesting sights and sea life for our cruise. The Naturalist on board was knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend it!

– Rick Fike | Google Review
I definitely plan on going back again for more cruises!

We had a great experience with the Nature Cruise, we learned a lot about the area and saw some great scenic views! I highly recommend binoculars, you can rent some on the boat, but theyโ€™re limited. We got to see seals, porpoises, and a few bald eagles, which was really cool because I had never seen one before and they were what I wanted to see most! I definitely plan on going back again for more cruises!

– Molly DiMatteo | Google Review