Bookings Available December 11th, 2023

Join us aboard the Miss Samantha, Maine’s largest lobster passenger boat! Great trip for all ages!

Duration

1 Hour & 45 Minutes

About

Our 56’ vessel has ample bench seating, a touch tank for ocean critters, and an open bow for photography and viewing opportunities. The trip is composed of two experiences. Watch our experienced fisherman haul in lobster traps from the ocean floor as a professional naturalist describes everything and answers all your questions about lobster fishing and marine wildlife. Once we haul in the traps, we will hand you lobsters, crabs, sea cucumbers, sea stars, and anything else comes up from the sea floor! Don’t worry; all claws will have rubber bands attached so everyone’s fingers will stay safe! Our tours are very kid-friendly, and we welcome young curious minds on board.

About half way through our cruise, we’ll stow all the lobster gear and head off to a small island to view seals basking on the rocks or swimming in the nearby water. We most often see harbor and grey seal species. Our sighting average is above 95%, so don’t forget to bring your camera!

Binoculars and/or a long zoom lens are recommended for viewing wildlife such as seals and eagles.

Throughout the trip, we’ll be cruising in Frenchman Bay, where beautiful cottages line the shore and the granite mountains of Acadia National Park rise majestically from the sea.

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The Miss Samantha is an open air vessel and masks are currently a recommendation for this cruise. We recommend bringing a mask in the event you are sitting in close proximity to other passengers outside of your group.

RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

• When booking, please make sure to have tickets for all members in your party, including infants, as our vessels are certified to carry a specific number of passengers.

• If you need to cancel or change your reservation, please contact the ticket office no later than 24 hours before trip departure.

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AMENITIES

• Restroom available onboard.

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ACCESSIBILITY

• Vessel is wheelchair accessible.
• Scripts are available upon request.
• Certified guide dogs are welcome.

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DON'T MISS THE BOAT!

We recommend arriving at the dock 45-60 minutes before departure. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before departure time.

Municipal paid parking is available at the town pier and in downtown Bar Harbor. It is recommended to arrive early to find parking, as spots can fill quickly. Plan enough time to get into town, park, and get to the dock.* If you need to cancel or change your reservation, please make sure to contact our ticket office no later than 24 hours before trip departure at: info@barharborwhales.com or (207) 288-2386.

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BE SURE TO BRING

WARM & WATERPROOF LAYERS! It is much colder out on the open ocean, even on a hot summer day, and the ride is windy when the boat is underway.

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CANCELLATIONS

Trips can cancel due to weather conditions such as fog and high seas. Cancellations can be decided 30 minutes before trip departs and passengers are notified by email and automatically refunded. To re-book a trip, please contact our ticket office at 207-288-2386

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RECOMMEND FOR KIDS?

This is an excellent option for kids and families. It is a very interactive and engaging cruise for children.

A few things to consider:

• Strollers-there is limited space for strollers on the boat, but we are happy to find a place to safely store your strollers on the dock.

• Supervision of children by parents or guardians at all times to ensure their safety.

HAVE QUESTIONS? FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT THE FAQ PAGE OR CONTACT US AT INFO@BARHARBORWHALES.COM OR (207) 288-2386