If you’re planning a family trip to Acadia National Park, you’re going to want to include a whale watching excursion on your itinerary! Whale watching is one of the most unique experiences Acadia NP has to offer, so you definitely don’t want to miss out!
These gentle giants, known for their distinctive flukes and enchanting songs, can reach astonishing weights of up to 45 tons and lengths of 56 feet. Their graceful movements in the water are a sight to behold.
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As the second-largest of the great whales, massive finback whales, or “fin whales” are true ocean behemoths, reaching a staggering 130 tons and an impressive length of 89 feet. Witnessing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Distinguished by their streamlined bodies, minke whales can reach lengths of 25-35 feet and weigh between 5 to 10 tons. Despite their smaller size relative to other whale species, they are no less incredible to see.
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These critically endangered whales are stocky and mostly black in color. If you see one, you’re having a VERY lucky day!
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These are the most elusive of the whales in the Gulf of Maine, but they are a delight to see as they travel in family groups or “pods”.
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Although sighting are much more rare, Orca and Beluga Whales have also been spotted off the Maine coast near Mount Desert Island!
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