We went out on the “Acadian” boat for the 2 hour “Nature Cruise” on June 2nd and really enjoyed it. The narrator, a big ol’ ship hand, had obviously made this trip many times and was well versed in the area and local lore. He really made the trip. During the trip we saw local mansions and several of the out islands. We ...

We went out on the seal watch/lobster boat because we didn't think that the kids could handle the 4 hour whale watch boat. The guide, Jeanie? or Jennifer?, was very friendly and upbeat. She knew the answer to ever question asked. We went out and saw bald eagles, the captain pulled up lobster traps (my youngest looked a little green for a ...

I recently went this july (2006) and Whale watching was the 1st thing we did! The Guide was very knowledgable about everything out on the ocean. We went on the 8am trip, buddle up b/c it gets cold! Even though back at Bar Harbor its 80 degress F. They said we were lucky that we had the chance to see so many whales. It was the best outing of the ...

trip was a bit long,had some small children in group,but worth the wait 1 of 4 trips that we got to see humpbacks on back splashing fins on the waters top.in all saw about 10-15 whales (fins and humpbacks)

My family enjoyed the aspect of seeing the whales and would have enjoyed it more had they told us when we purchase the tickets, two days in advance, that there was a possiblity that we might get sea sick. The boat is large and has three levels of outside decks and two inside levels for sitting. After about thirty minutes out to sea, half the people ...

it was a fantastic catamaran tour to the whales. the crew was excelent and we saw many whales and seals. my enjoyed the tour.
thaks for thi delightful experience!

Zsuzsa and Viktor