Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Offshore Montauk

Acrobatic baleen whale that feeds in the productive waters off Montauk each summer, often seen breaching and lunge-feeding near bait schools.

Best time of day

Morning departures, calm seas

How to see

Board a CRESLI research cruise aboard the Viking Fleet out of Montauk Harbor; 5-6 hour local trips run late May through September.

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 (6+ recommended)

Accessibility

Main deck accessible; no wheelchair lift

Responsible viewing

Stay at least 100 yards from whales; never chase or feed.

Weather / sea state

Sea state < 3; trips cancelled in heavy swell.