about us

Cap'n Fish's is the originator of Whale Watching in Boothbay Harbor and has been Whale watching longer than anyone in the region. A family held corporation for three generations, Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch is the premier choice for experiencing the whales, sea birds and marine wild life that the Boothbay Region has to offer.
Our ships are the newest and fastest in the region - to let you spend more time with the whales. Our Whale Watch ships carry the latest whale tracking equipment available. Our captains have the most experience sighting whales of any captains along the coast of Maine. If you are coming to the State of Maine, and want to see whales, Cap'n Fish is the way to go.

Our galley carries a large selection of food and snacks and we also have a full liquor licence. Our vessels feature 360 degree decks for the best viewing of the whales

Our ships feature the region's only air-conditioned salons. Our ships feature comfortable, padded seats to make your trip the most enjoyable in Maine.

Cap'n Fish's on-board naturalists are whale experts and have decades of experience as the top rated naturalists in the state of Maine.



All of our narrators are experts on any of the whales, marine life, or birds that you may spot on your whale watch.
Boothbay Harbor was one of the leading ports for whale sightings during the 2009 season with 98% sightings. If we do not spot whales we offer a rain check good for another whale watch or any of Cap'n Fish's other cruises.