Maine is a prime spot for whale watching, with the most common types being humpbacks, finbacks, and minkes, as well as dolphins, seals, puffins, sharks, ospreys, gulls, and eagles.
The best time to visit the DownEast region of Maine is from May through October, as the whales head south in the fall to warmer waters and the area comes to life during the summer.
Charter services are popular in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island, offering two to four hour tours with restrooms, concessions, and seating. Bring a jacket, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses, and binoculars.