Whale Watching in the Hamptons: A Must-Do Summer Experience
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind summer memory, whale watching in the Hamptons should be at the top of your list. From humpbacks breaching to dolphins trailing the wake, the waters off the East End are full of awe-inspiring surprises. And the best part? It’s all just a short drive or boat ride from Hamptons Vacation Inn.
Best Whale Watching Tours Near the Hamptons
Viking Fleet Whale Watching
Location: Montauk Harbor
Season: June through early September
Details: Viking Fleet runs full-day excursions with marine biologists onboard to narrate the trip. Most sightings include whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds.
Coastal Research & Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI)
Location: Montauk Harbor
Season: Select summer weekends
Details: CRESLI offers whale and pelagic bird watching trips with a focus on conservation and education.
When Is the Best Time to Go?
The prime whale watching season is mid-June through September, when humpback whales and fin whales are most commonly spotted off the coast of Montauk and eastern Long Island. Book ahead for weekends and holidays—these tours fill up fast!
Getting There from Hamptons Vacation Inn
To Montauk Harbor: Approx. 50-minute drive from Hamptons Vacation Inn
Head east on Montauk Hwy/Route 27 through Amagansett and East Hampton
Arrive at Montauk Harbor to board your tour boat
Tip: Pack sunscreen, motion sickness bands (just in case), and a light jacket—it’s always cooler on the water!
Stay with Us, your Whale Watching Weekend Base.
After a day on the open sea, unwind at Hamptons Vacation Inn:
Prime location in Hampton Bays
Pet-friendly Private Cottages (pet fee applies)
Pool, playground, dog run, and more!
Open seasonally from May 22 to October 25
Book Your Summer Stay Today
Whale watching is just one of the unforgettable experiences waiting for you this summer.
Visit hamptonsvacationinn.com or call (631) 728-1158 to book your East End adventure today!