Bookings Available December 11th, 2023

The Must-See Nature Cruise in Bar Harbor!

Duration

2 Hours

About

This evening trip is one of the most beautiful ways to experience Frenchman Bay and Acadia National Park as the sun sets. The first hour of this trip is a traditional nature cruise: we follow the east coast of Mount Desert Island and offer narration and opportunities to see the most stunning shoreline of Acadia National Park. Throughout the trip, we look out for bald eagles, peregrine falcons, harbor porpoise, seals, and other wildlife.

We also share information about the environment, history, and culture of the area. We visit Egg Rock Island and Lighthouse, part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge to see seals, eagles and nesting seabirds. During the second hour of the trip, we cruise slowly through the evergreen tree-topped islands of Frenchman Bay while listening to fun happy hour music. We partner with Atlantic Brewing Company, a local award winning microbrew, and offer happy hour prices throughout the tour. Start your day with a sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain and end your day with a sunset on the ocean!

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

Dogs are welcome aboard!

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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 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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CANCELLATIONS

Trips can cancel due to weather conditions such as fog and high seas. Cancellations can be decided up to 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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AMENITIES

• Galley has light snacks and bar, including cold and cold beverages. CASH only for galley purchases.

• Happy hour prices offered during the cruise.

• Restrooms available onboard.

• Indoor and outdoor seating available. Seating is first come, first serve. Passengers are allowed to stand and move about the boat during the trip.

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ACCESSIBILITY

• Boats are wheelchair accessible.

• Scripts are available upon request.

• Certified guide dogs are welcome.

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WHAT TO BRING

Warm layers such as a jacket or sweatshirt. The temperature can drop later in the day/early evening. Air temperatures tends to be colder on the water.

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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 cruise departs.

• 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.

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RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS?

Kids are certainly welcome! We ask parents or guardians to make sure kids have an adult with them at all times. We are out on the ocean and kids tend to wander off, attempt to jump, run, swing and climb on things they shouldn't and could potentially get injured. It helps to make sure adults are reinforcing the safety rules!

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