Puffin tours begin in early June and run through mid-August, occur rain or shine, and are dependent on sea conditions. Bring appropriate attire – include a sweater or windbreaker and sunscreen. Additionally, binoculars are strongly recommended to enhance …

Oct 1, 2024 · Now, puffin tours in Maine are among the most popular activities during the high season, offering visitors scenic views and a chance to see these majestic birds. But the trips take some careful planning and generous understanding …

Sep 14, 2021 · If you’d prefer to observe the puffins from afar, several reputable tour boat operators offer guided tours through the nesting islands on the Maine Coast. Eastern Egg Rock, Petit Manan, and Seal Island are among the most popular.

If you're a birder or a nature lover, take a half day excursion to Machias Seal Island, summer home to spectacular nesting colonies of Atlantic puffins, Razorbills, Common murres and Arctic terns, among others.

Spend an afternoon packed with the wonders of nature on this incredible tour. See puffins at Eastern Egg Rock and whales at the feeding grounds. Book Now

Enjoy the award-winning puffin watching trip from Hardy Boat Cruises that's narrated by a National Audubon Project Puffin naturalist. Book online today!

Sep 4, 2018 · Set sail aboard the 40′ Tricia Clark, Maine’s original puffin boat. This is a two hour tour out of Pigeon Hill Bay to the stunning Petit Manan Island. During this tour, you will also experience the breathtaking views of the Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge and Bois Bubert Island.

More than 4000 people embark on puffin watching cruises with Audubon naturalists each summer. Two companies offer this unique opportunity to view the thriving colony at Eastern Egg Rock, Muscongus Bay, Maine.

Maine ocean islands provide the only nesting sites for Atlantic puffins in the United States. Find out when and where to visit to see Maine’s puffins.

Atlantic Puffins come ashore to breed in late April and begin returning to the sea in August. Some linger into September, but the fruitful season for visitation is only about a dozen weeks long. Tours begin at the end of May and usually finish for the season in mid August. Puffins are truly pelagic.