Boothbay Harbor: Puffin & Wildlife Cruise
ID: GYG1285627-1966355
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Embark on a narrated cruise to Eastern Egg Rock and see the puffin colony. Spot seals, blue herons, and other wildlife along the way.
Embark on a narrated cruise to Eastern Egg Rock, home to a restored puffin colony. Learn about the life history of puffins and other seabirds, as well as the history of their restoration to Eastern Egg Rock.
Pass by 3 lighthouses (Ram, Burnt, and Pemaquid Point), see many islands, coastline, Fisherman’s Island, Ocean Point, Spruce Point, Tumbler Island, White Islands, and much more.
Keep an eye out for seals, blue heron, an occasional whale, and other coastal wildlife along the way. Your guide will do a wonderful job spotting and identifying the wildlife for you.
Since they are wild animals living in their own environment, sightings are not guaranteed, but many animals that are commonly seen on most trips include puffins, seals, harbor porpoise, and many birds including ospreys and bald eagles. Occasionally a whale, shark or ocean sunfish may delight you.
Highlights
- Marvel at the restoration success of the puffin colony on Eastern Egg Rock
- Enjoy a narrated cruise with expert naturalists and learn about seabirds
- Spot seals, blue herons, and other coastal wildlife along the way
- Pass by 3 lighthouses, many islands, and the beautiful coastline
- Keep an eye out for harbor porpoises, ospreys, and bald eagles
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Puffins generally arrive on Eastern Egg Rock to breed in April and depart in late August.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed as animals are in their natural environment.
INCLUDED
- Narrated tour by expert naturalists
- View of puffin colony on Eastern Egg Rock
- Sightings of puffins, seals, blue heron, occasional whale, and other coastal wildlife
- Pass by 3 lighthouses (Ram, Burnt, and Pemaquid Point)
- View of many islands and coastline including Fisherman’s Island, Ocean Point, Spruce Point, Tumbler Island, White Islands
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and beverage sold separately
- Merchandise sold separately
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
