Cruise Ship Trip
Cruise Ship Excursion Coordinated with the ship's schedule to get back onboard timely.
Tour Description
See the Old Sow, search for late season whales, seals, porpoise, eagles and Maine's sea birds, lighthouses, salmon farm.
Cancellation Policy
Cruise Ship
Contact Details
Eastport Breakwater/City Dock, Eastport, ME, USA
+12079927008
Eastportcharter@gmail.com
Eastport Cruise Ship Excursion: Whale Watching, Lighthouses & Bird Life
If your ship is docked at Eastport Breakwater for the day, don't spend it stuck at the pier. Our Eastport cruise ship excursion is timed to your vessel's schedule, so you get back onboard on time with a lot more to talk about than the gift shop.
This two-hour trip aboard the Delkin, priced at $110 per person, is one of our most popular port stop bookings precisely because it's built entirely around cruise arrival and departure windows.
A Top Pick for Whale Watching
Late season sightings are common in these waters, and Captain Kinny knows where the whales tend to feed as the water cools. This trip has become one of our most requested outings for whale watching in Eastport, Maine; visitors ask about it by name, especially during port stops when time is limited but the desire to see marine life is high.
Whale Watching From the Lubec Side
Beyond the cruise ship crowd, this same route doubles as a standalone whale watching cruise for anyone staying locally rather than passing through on a ship. The Delkin follows the same feeding patterns and open water paths, just without the return to ship time pressure.
Whale Watching From the Lubec Side
Guests based across the bay can book the same style of trip closer to home. Our whale watching in Lubec, Maine departures cover similar waters and wildlife patterns, giving Lubec visitors the same shot at a sighting without needing to cross over to Eastport first.
Boat Tours Built Around Sightings
For travelers comparing options, this excursion holds up well against any other whale watching boat tours in the region. It combines wildlife viewing with lighthouses, birds, and the Old Sow whirlpool in a single trip rather than a single-purpose outing.
Lighthouse Views Along the Way
Along the route, we pass several of the region's most photographed lighthouses, making this one of the more complete lighthouse boat tours running out of the breakwater. You're not booking a separate trip just to see them.
Lighthouse Tours From Lubec
Guests departing from the other side of the bay have their own option too. Our lighthouse tours from Lubec, ME routes take in a similar mix of coastal lights and open water, suited to anyone staying on that side of the border.
Bird Watching Along the Route
Eagles, salmon farm activity, and a wide variety of native species make regular appearances on this trip, which is why it's also become one of our go-to bird watching tours Eastport guests book when time onshore is limited.
Dedicated Bird Trips
For guests who want to skip the wildlife detour and focus purely on birding, we also run separate bird trips with Eastport departures built around known nesting and feeding areas rather than a general sightseeing loop.
Book Before Your Ship Departs
Because this excursion runs on a tight schedule, we recommend booking as early as possible, ideally before you even leave the ship. Call or text Captain Kinny at 207-992-7008, or reserve online, and we'll have you back at the dock in plenty of time to reboard.