Sunday Aug 16, 2026
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Sunday, August 16, 2026 6 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please arrive by 5:30 a.m. at the dock for the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company.
$245 for Maine Audubon members/$290 for nonmembers
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Join us for an unforgettable day at sea on our exclusive Grand Pelagic Adventure, co-hosted by Maine Audubon and FLUKES, a rare partnership bringing together top wildlife experts and passionate naturalists. Set sail on the fast, stable catamaran Friendship V for a special charter—an exhilarating journey across the Gulf of Maine to famous Brier Island, Nova Scotia and the legendary Lurcher Shoals. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to traverse international waters in search of rare seabirds, whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife in the peak of summer! Recent pelagic trips have been buzzing with requests: passionate birders and marine enthusiasts are eager for new routes and legendary sites. Brier Island and Lurcher Shoals are among North America’s top spots for rare seabird sightings and cetacean diversity—yet few U.S. trips have ventured this far! August 16 2026, 6 am-4 pm $245 Maine Audubon members/$290 nonmembers This trip departs from Bar Harbor. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email events@maineaudubon.org. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date.
Printed courtesy of www.visitbarharbor.com/ – Contact the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce for more information.
2 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 – (207) 288-5103 – info@visitbarharbor.com