What is the best time to go whale watching?

One of the reasons that the morning time is the best time of day for whale watching has to do with weather and ocean conditions. The wind is a key player when it comes to smooth seas, and morning trips often have less wind.



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In the spring, when migrating whales pass through, you've got a good shot at spotting humpbacks, Sei, and the two largest species of whale: fin and blue. Peak season is April through September, but visit in April and May for the best chance of spotting a big blue.

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The best destinations in the world for whale watching
  • Hervey Bay, Australia. ...
  • Silver Bank, Dominican Republic. ...
  • Maui, Hawaii, USA. ...
  • Juneau, Alaska, USA. ...
  • Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. ...
  • San Juan Islands, Washington, USA. ...
  • Puerto Madryn, Argentina. ...
  • Monterey, California, USA.


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Bar Harbor, Maine The entire state of Maine is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty, but when it comes to whale watching in particular, it's tough to beat Bar Harbor.

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Time: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Usually a whale watching tour takes anywhere between 2.5 to 3 hours in order to navigate the ocean in search of different whale species.

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The temperature is usually 10 to 15 degrees colder out on the ocean. Even when it is hot on land, you often need a sweatshirt or light jacket on the water. Throw one in a bag—better safe than sorry. When is the best time to see the whales?

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Other Great places to see blue whales In the northern hemisphere, they can be seen in their largest numbers along the northern coast of Quebec and around Iceland in May and June. Further south, they migrate past the Azores and the Canary Islands throughout the winter and spring.

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