Marine Wildlife & Whale Watching with Viking Fleet in the Great South Channel
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–8 hours
Fitness Level
Any fitness level; moderate exposure to outdoor conditions
Overview
Join Viking Fleet for an immersive whale watch in the Great South Channel, home to humpbacks, fins, dolphins, and more. Experience marine life like never before on this unforgettable voyage.
Offshore Great South Channel Whale Watch
Trips scheduled for July 20th & August 10th!
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About This Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Viking Starship, exploring the Great South Channel. Experience thrilling whale sightings, including Humpbacks and Fin whales, alongside diverse marine life. Enjoy delicious galley meals or bring your own, while sleeping in cozy lower cabin bunks. Join us for a unique offshore journey!
2025 Great South Channel Trips with CRESLI
On the Viking Starship (140 foot LOA), leaving from the Viking Landing in Montauk Harbor.
Trip 1: CANCELLED Departs: Sunday, July 20 at 8PM Returns: Tuesday, July 22 at 3AM
Fare: $400
Trip 2: Departs: Sunday, Aug 10 at 8PM Returns: Tuesday, Aug 12 at 3AM
Fare: $400
Parking is $15 for the duration of your trip. A parking pass will be issued at check in.
Sleeping accommodations: Open bunks in the lower cabin; sleeping bags are suggested.
Excellent food can be purchased from the galley or bring your own food. Microwaves are available for use.
We are still at 100% success at finding whales on our offshore trips.
For photos and videos from our last 10 years of offshore whale watch trips, go to
https://drartiek-cresli.smugmug.com/Great-South-Channel-trips
Expectations: Humpback, Fin, Minke, Right; Sei, and Pilot whales; Common, Bottlenose, Atlantic White Sided, and Risso’s Dolphins; Leatherback, Green and Loggerhead Turtles; Basking, Great White, Hammerhead, and Blue Sharks; Ocean Sunfish; Portuguese Man-of-War; and other marine life.
Birds: Cory’s, Greater, Sooty, Manx, and Audubon’s Shearwaters; Wilson’s and Leach’s Storm-Petrels; Northern Gannet; Red-necked and Red Phalaropes; Pomarine, and Parasitic Jaegers; Greater Black-backed, Herring, Laughing, and Bonaparte’s Gulls.
Adventure Tips
Bring warm layers and waterproof gear
Aboard the boat, weather can change quickly; staying dry and warm ensures a comfortable experience.
Arrive early for the best viewing spots
Getting to the boat early helps secure a good position for wildlife sightings.
Bring binoculars and camera gear
Enhance your viewing and capture those unforgettable moments at sea.
Limit your use of scented products
To keep wildlife undisturbed, avoid heavily scented lotions or sprays while on deck.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Humpback whales
- Baleen whales
History
The Great South Channel has been a critical feeding ground for whales since early commercial whaling days, now protected as an important marine conservation area.
Conservation
Viking Fleet actively promotes whale conservation and follows guidelines to minimize disturbance to marine wildlife, supporting sustainable tourism.
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Recommended Gear
Warm waterproof jacket
Keeps you warm and dry during variable weather conditions at sea.
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Binoculars
Great for spotting distant whales and marine animals.
Sunscreen and sunhat
Protects against sun exposure during open decks.
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Camera or smartphone with waterproof case
Capture images of the whales and scenic ocean views.