What kind of whales are in Acadia National Park?

Types of Whales To Watch For
  • Humpback Whales. Visiting in spring and summer, these acrobatic giants are known for their breaching and tail-slapping behavior.
  • Minke Whales. ...
  • Finback Whales. ...
  • North Atlantic Right Whales. ...
  • Pilot Whales. ...
  • Acadia National Park. ...
  • Bar Harbor.




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Acadia National Park presents an extraordinary vantage point for spotting whales. Whether you're gazing off the towering cliffs or venturing near the coastal waters, keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent sight of a humpback or North Atlantic right whale.

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Bar Harbor is the departure point for many guided whale-watching boat tours. Local guides offer an exciting opportunity to learn about and get close to various whale species, enhanced by the knowledgeable insights of onboard naturalists.

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Maine's whale watching season lasts from mid-April through October. Multiple species visit the state's waters, including humpback, finback, minke and pilot. For the best visibility, time your trip for a summer day when skies are clear, as Maine's fog will hamper your ability to spot the animals.

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The only killer whale seen regularly in North Atlantic waters is “Old Thom,” a large male orca who is known to swim alone, sometimes alongside dolphins, in the Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy. He was last spotted in Massachusetts waters in May 2022, off of Cape Cod.

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Enjoy a ride out into the open ocean while on the lookout for porpoise, dolphins, seals, sharks, ocean sunfish, and offshore seabirds.

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Its not unusual to spot Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise when you take a whale spotting trip out from Whitby, or sharing the beach with Oyster Catchers, Cormorants, Herons and other sea birds.

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Acadia is home to at least 40 different species of mammals, including black bears, moose, beavers and coyotes. There used to be mountain lions and gray wolves in the park but they have since left the area.

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After visiting Egg Rock, the boat will pick up speed and head out to an offshore island called Petit Manan. This location, another National Wildlife Refuge island, is home to a nesting colony of Atlantic puffins! See not only puffins, but razorbills, guillemots, as well as common and Arctic terns!

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