Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company Maine's largest boating tour company offering variety of experiences on the waters of Acadia! Cruises are professionally narrated.
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Come see the largest animals on earth and other amazing marine life, coastal scenery and Acadia National Park! We are the largest boating tour company in Maine and offer lighthouse and national park, lobster fishing and seal watching, puffin and seabird tours; and Frenchman Bay Nature Cruises. Our boats are large, comfortable, and stable jet-powered catamarans. Sailing location and gift shop are l

ocated at 1 West Street, next to the Bar Harbor town pier. You can book your ocean adventure online by clicking Book Now!

Two different species of large whale seen on the whale watch! Finbacks and a well-known humpback named Palmer-Crary!Phot...
06/03/2026

Two different species of large whale seen on the whale watch! Finbacks and a well-known humpback named Palmer-Crary!

Photos: Naturalist Ruth
Images taken with a zoom lens and cropped while captain operated in compliance with regional whale watching guidelines. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company is .sense certified.

Wildlife sightings continue to be excellent on all our boat cruises! Featured are photos recently captured by Naturalist...
06/02/2026

Wildlife sightings continue to be excellent on all our boat cruises!

Featured are photos recently captured by Naturalist Ruth on the Puffin and Lighthouse cruise!

Puffin sightings have been wonderful! Razorbills and common murres on most trips as well!

It has been fun to spot the bald eagle chicks while stopping in at the nest sites.

All photos were taken with a 100-400 mm lens and cropped.

May highlights: whales, bald eagles, harbor seals, gorgeous views of Acadia National Park!It’s has been a grand start to...
05/25/2026

May highlights: whales, bald eagles, harbor seals, gorgeous views of Acadia National Park!

It’s has been a grand start to the season!

Photos:

🐋Humpback named Detritus seen on May 23rd
Credit: Ruth H. BHWW Naturalist

🦭 Juvenile bald eagle with mom and pup harbor seals
Credit: Julie T. BHWW Natrualsit

⛴️ Acadia Explorer checking out Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park
Credit: Bri H. BHWW Deckhand

05/20/2026

Whale watching begins May 22nd!

Sailing daily at 11 AM!

Prepare yourselves for adventure offshore to see some of the largest animals in the Gulf of Maine!

Book tickets online or call (207) 288-2386!

www.barharborwhales.com

It has been a wonderful start to the 2026 season!Every trip we’ve had multiple puffins, razorbills, in addition to harbo...
05/14/2026

It has been a wonderful start to the 2026 season!

Every trip we’ve had multiple puffins, razorbills, in addition to harbor seals (including brand new pups), bald eagles, ospreys, and more!

Featured are photos from Naturalist Ruth and Naturalist Julie that were captured on our recent Puffin and Lighthouse, Acadia By Sea, and Lobster Fishing-Seal Watching cruises!

Note a couple of images are two juvenile bald eagles are scavenging on harbor seal afterbirth. All images were taken with a 100-400mm zoom lens and cropped. Wildlife viewing guidelines are followed by all captains.

05/13/2026

Mother harbor seal retrieving her curious pup from approaching for a closer look!

Great footage captured by deckhand Eliza during our nature cruise this afternoon!

Boat captains follow seal watching guidelines and do not approach marine mammals.

A picture of poise and grace.Razorbills are another highlight species seen on our Puffin & Lighthouse Cruise.Check these...
05/05/2026

A picture of poise and grace.

Razorbills are another highlight species seen on our Puffin & Lighthouse Cruise.

Check these magnificent birds off your list!

It is never to early to starting planning your next adventure to Bar Harbor and with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company!We a...
11/05/2025

It is never to early to starting planning your next adventure to Bar Harbor and with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company!

We are currently booking our Mid-Coast and Monhegan 19 Lighthouse Cruise!

Early bird price available until December 31st!

Share with your lighthouse enthusiast friends and family!

We even had a new United States Lighthouse Society stamp made for the cruise!

Book here! https://www.barharborwhales.com/midcoast19lighthousecruise2026/

Address

1 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME
04609

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+12072882386

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