Minke Whale
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Offshore Montauk
The smallest baleen whale in North American waters; compact rostrum and a well-defined white band across each dark flipper.
Best months
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- Best time of day
- Morning
- How to see
- CRESLI research cruise aboard the Viking Fleet, Montauk Harbor.
- Cost
- $100 adult, $55 child 5-12, free under 5
- Age
- All ages
- Accessibility
- Main deck accessible
- Responsible viewing
- Stay at least 100 yards away and limit viewing to 30 minutes.
- Weather / sea state
- Sea state < 3.