Whale Watching occurs in many ports in
and around New England. The port of Galilee is no exception.
The ocean waters off our coast are exposed to warm water eddies
that break off from the Gulf Stream. Waters in mid summer can
reach temperatures in the high 70’s.  It is in these warm waters where the
majestic Finback Whales come to feed. On a Whale watch trip
you might see other whales such as Humpbacks, Minke, Pilot,
False Killer, and even a Sei whale. The warm waters also attract
giant ocean sunfish, sharks, tuna and marlin. Portuguese man
of war, leatherback and loggerhead turtles also might be seen.
While on the Rhode Island whale watch boat, you may have the
opportunity to view many different types of sea birds.
Trips begin in late June and run through Labor
Day. Finback whales are the most common whales off the RI
coast during the summer months. The Finback whale is the second
largest animal to have ever lived in the ocean. The only other
larger animal is the Blue Whale. A Finback whale is so big,
you could fit a VW bus in its mouth; a person could crawl
around in its arteries and stand up in its heart. These mammals
are truly a wonderful sight to behold in the open ocean.
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Whale Watching/Nature
Excursions
Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.
July 1st thru August 31st.
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Departing at 1:00 PM ~ Returning 5:30 p.m
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Adults $40 /Seniors $35/Children $30
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** Tuesdays & Fridays are Family Days**
** 2 Adults & 2 Children (under 12) $110**
All trips are weather permitting!
Heavy fog, high, winds or high seas may cause us to cancel a whale watch.
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Whales are an endangered species and are protected
by Federal Regulations. Whale watching on a boat is one of the
only places that you can see these magnificent animals in their
natural habitat. While whale watching you are a “guest”
visiting their natural environment, so you must consider every
trip an expedition rather than a sightseeing excursion. Whether
or not you sight these marvelous creatures is entirely up to the
whales.  This is truly a trip for all ages. In
the words of one happy customer, the trips are “Explosionary!”
... “Not only relaxing, but very therapeutic.” Don’t
miss out! Bring the whole family along on a WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE
sailing out of the Port of Galilee!
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