Excursions

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Join Bar Harbor Whale Watch for an adventure out into Frenchman Bay and the Gulf of Maine to see the most sought-after iconic symbols of Maine: Puffins and Lighthouses!

This is one of Bar Harbor’s most popular wildlife and sightseeing cruises! Ride aboard state-of-the art catamarans with professional and knowledgeable naturalists and crew to see three island lighthouses, including Petit Manan, the second tallest lighthouse in Maine!

The tour begins in Frenchman Bay and visits Egg Rock which is home to the first lighthouse of the tour and a nesting colony of cormorants and gulls. Be on the look out for seals and eagles at Egg Rock! This island is part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge! After visiting Egg Rock, the boat will pick up speed and head out to an offshore island called Petit Manan. This location, another National Wildlife Refuge island, is home to a nesting colony of Atlantic puffins! See not only puffins, but razorbills, guillemots, as well as common and Arctic terns!

You might also have a chance to talk with the researchers based on the island! We collaborate with Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR to educate the public about the seabirds that utilize the Refuge as critical nesting habitat. The research interns on the island talk with us via radio, giving us the chance to learn about their work on the island, the status of the puffins and other nesting seabirds, and history of Petit Manan Island.

The summer island intern program is vital to the seabird colony on Petit Manan.  The interns keep a wonderful blog throughout the summer. We learn are great deal from them during the cruise!

The tour then stops by Schoodic Island in search of eagles and other wildlife. The boat then takes a scenic ride along Schoodic Peninsula to view the shoreline of Acadia National Park and Winter Harbor Light.

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Amenities:

• 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 welcome to move around the boat during the trip to view wildlife and scenery from from different levels.

Duration: 2.5 - 3 Hours

Available: Mid-May to Mid-August 

https://www.barharborwhales.com/lighthouse-cruises/puffin-lighthouse-cruise/

Item Special Note

Winning bidder will receive a gift certificate good for 2 tickets on a Puffin and Lighthouse Cruise with Bar Harbor Whale Watch. No expiration date.

This cruise is available mid-May to mid-August. 

See website for schedule: https://www.barharborwhales.com/lighthouse-cruises/puffin-lighthouse-cruise/