Maine Whale Watching Tour in Portland
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic Ocean on our whale-watching tour departing from Portland, Maine. Set sail from the historic harbor, where you'll board a comfortable vessel equipped for a thrilling marine adventure. As we cruise along the rugged coastline, keep your eyes peeled for the majestic giants of the sea – humpback whales, fin whales, and minke whales are frequently spotted in these waters. Our experienced naturalist guides will be with you every step of the way, providing fascinating insights into the behavior and biology of these incredible creatures. The tour also offers the opportunity to observe a variety of other marine life, including seals, porpoises, and a wide range of seabirds. Don't forget to bring your camera, as you'll want to capture these unforgettable moments.
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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine.
Halfway Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on a barren ledge in Casco Bay, Maine.[5] The lighthouse tower, which has a height of 76 feet (23 m), and the attached ex-boathouse are all that remains, as the other buildings have been taken away in storms. The name "Halfway Rock" comes from the position of the rock which is halfway between Cape Elizabeth and Cape Small, the southwest and northeast extremities of Casco Bay, which are about 18 nautical miles (33 km) apart.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total tour duration includes travel time
Reviews(54)
It was a great day even though we didn't see any whales. The seating is a little rough for 3.5 hours but I loved being right on the water
The boat was not what I expected. It was a rubber raft with roller coaster style seats. Very crampt and you had to hold on for your life, so it felt very adventurous. We did see a whale. The Captain and the tour guide seemed to not like each other so that made it weird.
Shocking request this. We received email the day before to tell us our trip was cancelled due to poor weather. After confirming this we requested and subsequently received a refund. However when we went into Portland on the day of our intended trip, another tour company were offering whale sightseeing trips !!!!!?! But had no available spaces. So so disappointing.
Very long boat ride. Seats were uncomfortable ,especially for older people. Didn’t see any whales at this time of yearz
I usually don’t leave bad reviews but other people might be in the same situation as us . We showed up this morning to go Whale Watching and it was cold and raining with more weather coming in. The boat was only about 25 foot with no cover from the weather with 13 passengers and 2 crew packed on a small boat and going a hour fifteen out in the deep water just didn’t feel safe. I’m not even sure if 15 people on a 25 foot boat is even remotely safe or legal.
Captain was fantastic and so was Neil. Very knowledgeable and really enjoyed rhe trip other than no whales :(
Pretty much a boat ride. Drove to spot where whales might be. Waited 5 minutes and drove more. Very little talking.
It was a good trip, kudos to the captain and 1st mate. Very knowledgeable and informative. We saw various marine life and followed 1 whale around and he got within 30ft of our boat. The whale even swam.under out boat! The captain did good job of not getting to close, but the whale had other ideas. I gave 4 stars for the size and uncomfortableness of boat. You could not move around and it was like sitting on a bicycle seat for 3 hrs.
The Whale Watch was fantastic! Guide and captain were great. Experience was tremendous. Would do it again in a second if the opportunity arises.
Realize that whales are migrating wild animals. We were fortunate to spot two Fin Tail whales, one less than 100 yards from the boat at the end of the season!! Being from a coastal town, I knew what to expect offshore. We were lucky that the seas were 1-2 feet and no more. The guides were knowledgeable and courteous. The boat was a bit small, but this was not a pleasure cruise, it was a whale watching adventure. Take the adventure!
