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Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company

1 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
888-533-WALE
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Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Granted we went during the "off-season" in early-mid June when it was still cold, but we froze on this boat ride. We saw only the puffins and sea lions. The whales, dolphins, etc were no where to be found. Not the fault of the company at all, but disappointing anyway. If you are in the least prone to car sickness,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We took the 2 hour nature cruise in October. I wanted a way to see the gorgeous Maine coastline from the water and this was a great option. The temperature was on the cooler side and fog was abound, but that didn't bother us one bit. The naturalist on board was very informative and put a lot of enthusiasm into... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Enjoyed the catamaran ride. But make sure to bundle up because the outdoor seating was quite cold; also if you are prone to motion sickness please take your medication because the day we went the waves were kinda high. . We went very early in June. Loved seeing the lighthouse and puffins. Then we went whale watching and the staff... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

its great for family. You might get sea sick, so don't eat anything well on the boat. Whales come in a safe but great seeing distance.

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colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

This was a truly exciting experience. Just being on the water was awesome but getting to see whales was breathtaking. The crew on the boat is excellent and always willing to answer any questions you have. If you are proned to motion sickness, this isn't the adventure for you. Trip gets a little chilly, so make sure you have long... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

My fiance and I went to Maine this past September for his birthday. We booked a Lobster & Seal Watch tour during our week and were really looking forward to it. We arrived early and were met with nice, helpful guides. Once our tour (which was very small) got on the boat, we left the harbor and enjoyed some amazing... More

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Albertville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I went on the whale tour in early June. The boat wasn't very crowded and everyone had room to sit. We stayed on the deck the entire trip. We saw one whale and felt they did all they could to find us a whale. Remember to take good mess if you get seasick. I had my ear... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

On this boat road, you will hopefully see seals, dolphins, porpoise, various bird life, and at least one type of whale. The MC of the boat educates and entertains you the entire time. You will be amazed at the stories along the way. And what a beautiful tour of the Atlantic in this gorgeous part of the country!

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Union, New Jersey, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

it was good, too many people vomiting please take Dramamine or some other motion sickness pill! Bring extra for your friends and family :) We got to see one huge whale up close, that was pretty surreal. We also got to see dolphins, etc. I like their guarantee that if you don't see a whale you get to come back... More

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Austin, Texas, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

Hubby and I were on hunt for whales and we were sure it would end up a disappointing trip (which ended up being 4 - 4 1/2 hours instead of the 3 - 3 1/2) after early sitings were mainly of birds and seaweed. I will say there we made a great circle around the lighthouse where seals were also... More

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