*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Shore & Land Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise or Alaska Cruisetour and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore & Land Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.
Lobster Fishing and Seal Watching - BY24
Come fish with Captain Jeff Black for his 29th year aboard Downeast lobster boat MV Miss Samantha. Watch as they catch lobster! Learn all about lobster fishing, what scientists are learning about the medicinal and health benefits of ocean life, and visit seals and their pups up close!
- 1) To have your picture taken with a lobster!
- 2) Onboard PA system so everyone can hear.
- 3) A professional naturalist who answers all your questions.
- 4) Spectacular scenery and wildlife - they point out porpoises, eagles and seals.
- 5) Free binocular use - so you can see seals up close.
- 6) Plankton viewing scopes so you can observe fascinating marine life.
- 7) Only tour with an aquarium touch tank - so you can hold a starfish, sea cucumber or lobster.
- 8) Fun education - learn all about lobster, seals, and what scnientists are discovering about undersea life.
- 9) Only lobster tour with an open bow and the most viewing room and seating of any lobster tour in Bar Harbor.
- 10)They are members of Allied Whale's marine mammal stranding network - who respond to and rescue stranded seal pups.
This is a great tour - especially for children. The tour is 'hands-on' and interactive, keeping kids occupied and entertained.
