On the Water · Montauk

Whale Watching

CRESLI naturalists have narrated whale watches aboard the Viking Fleet out of Montauk Harbor for 31 seasons. Fin, minke and humpback whales, plus dolphins, feeding on bait fish off Montauk from late May through September. $100 adult, $55 for kids 5-12, free under 5; book directly through Viking Fleet, the operator CRESLI sails with.

Skill level: None
Season: Late May-Sept
Duration: 5-6 hours
Cost: $55-100/person
Group size: Open boat
Age: All ages; free 4 and under
Gear: None; dress in layers, sun protection
Weather: Trips cancel/reschedule for high seas

Safety

Open-water boat trip out to the feeding grounds; CRESLI recommends taking motion-sickness precautions before boarding.

Where it happens

Operators (1)

CRESLI Whale Watch aboard the Viking Fleet
CRESLI naturalists narrate aboard Viking Fleet vessels, the pairing's 31st season in 2026. Sailing Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with Saturday trips added from August 8; 5-6 hour trips, late May through September, out of Montauk Harbor.
462 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Price: $100 adult, $55 child 5-12, free 4 and under (2026 fare, published by CRESLI)
+1-631-668-5700 Website @vikingfleetmontauk10K Book ↗