Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Offshore Montauk

The second-largest whale on Earth, after the blue whale; endangered under the ESA and a regular sighting on CRESLI's Montauk trips.

Best time of day

Morning

How to see

CRESLI research cruise aboard the Viking Fleet, Montauk Harbor.

Operator

CRESLI / Viking Fleet@cresli_inc📞 +1 631-668-5700Book a trip ↗

Cost

$100 adult, $55 child 5-12, free under 5

Age

All ages

Accessibility

Main deck accessible; no lift

Responsible viewing

Stay at least 100 yards away and limit viewing to 30 minutes; never chase.

Weather / sea state

Sea state < 3.