Maine Whale Watching Tour

Embark on a thrilling whale-watching tour from Portland, Maine. Spot majestic whales and diverse marine life while cruising the stunning Atlantic coastline.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Portland Head Light - 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.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Cooler with Ice
Additional Information

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…

Location
1 Marina Wy
Marina Way
Marina Parking is located in the pay lot after 115 Thames St. Portland which is Twelve Restaurant. There is a large black and white sign that reads, 'Portland Co." on the restaurant. - There are blue picnic tables between the parking lot and the marina, this is the waiting area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Debbyc905
Sep 21, 2025
Best whale watching company in Portland. - Our trip was fantastic. Capt Randy did everything he could to ensure we saw whales. And we did! First Mate Neil regaled us with interesting facts and stories. I would do it all over again.
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A2077hwjanes
Sep 19, 2025
Amazing Adventure! - This was a top 5 best excursions! Captain Chris and Neal were great. We saw so many whales and even saw some sharks and porpoises. Nothing compares to the whales we saw. It was truly amazing.
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Dld85
Sep 18, 2025
Trip of a lifetime - This was a trip of a lifetime! We had the best time. We saw whales, sharks and porpoises. The whales put on a quite a show. The boat goes fast and it would be jarring for someone with back issues. It was such fun though!
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Nichola_s
Sep 18, 2025
A great rib ride out to see the whales - After leaving Portland the weather took a turn for the worst, thick fog. Once out in the open sea it was apparent that we were going to see some whales. Thanks to Chris' navigation skills it was a smashing trip. Thanks to both Chris and Neil for the very informative trip.
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Deannaf873
Sep 9, 2025
Wonderful Maine excursion - The whale watch was a wonderful experience. I've been on many but not on a small boat and going fast.... it was awesome. Captain and guide were wonderful
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H4031qtkimberlyl
Sep 14, 2025
Whale watching - The captain and deck hand were very professional. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any whales (I know that’s the chance you take) but the boat was always going so fast it was hard to watch for/spot any wildlife. It also would have been nice to know what places we were passing but the boat never really slowed down enough to relay any info about what we were seeing, with the exception of 1 lighthouse. It turned out to be a 3 hour boat ride which was ok but somewhat disappointing compared to what was discribed on the website. I didn’t know the type of seats that were on the boat and wasn’t expecting what was there, but that was my fault. After 3 hours, I was definitely uncomfortable.
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Sherrysi951cj
Sep 14, 2025
Whale watching tour - Not what I was expecting for a whale tour. Spent 3 hours on a speed boat sitting on a motorcycle/saddle like seat. No whales, no narrative. Very personable captain and first mate Randy and Neil. Still it was a disappointment.
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Joan_b
Sep 19, 2025
Extremely disappointing... - Extremely disappointing experience. Directions were poor even with GPS. We arrived at 8:30 but no one was there. Received calls at 8:46 and 8:55 but no one was on the other end. When I finally reached someone it was after departure time. The person informed me that the fee, which was paid in full, was non-refundable. Cannot recommend to anyone! Went with a competitor instead and had a wonderful time
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H6311qqmiguels
Sep 9, 2025
Trip was cancelled bad weather 9/7/25 - Pls. Refund the amount you’ve taken from my credit card, the trip I purchased on that day was cancelled due to bad weather,, thanks Miguel Salting
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Fabrizio_p
Sep 2, 2025
unjustified cancellation - cruise was cancelled at the last moment with no apparent reason after we booked hotel to stay in Portland ME
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From $109
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).