Join the Viking Fleet and CRESLI (Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island) on a true family adventure! We will pass the Montauk lighthouse looking for whales, dolphin, turtles and seabirds in their natural environment. A qualified marine biologist will narrate the tour and answer all of your questions. Please remember to bring sunblock, a hat, a layer and sunglasses. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard! This trip sails aboard the Viking Starship on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday in July and August from 2 pm to 7 pm. We strongly recommend reservations, so call or purchase your tickets online. Parking is free.

Off Shore Great South Channel Whale Watches

2019 Great South Channel trips
August 11-13, 2019

August 11-13, 2019 (51 hours)

Great South Channel

Leave Montauk at 6:30 PM on August 11 and head to Martha’s Vineyard (MV) to pick up (and drop off) passengers. We expect to arrive at Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard at around 12:30 AM on 8/12 we leave MV at around 1:00 AM and proceed to the GSC.
We should reach the whale grounds around day break, spend the next 24 hours amongst the whales and birds of the GSC.
The following morning, we will have the option of either remaining on the whale grounds, or if the weather deems it necessary, returning early to Martha’s Vineyard for land-based birding, hiking, or other activities. The vessel will ultimately depart Martha’s Vineyard at 4:30 PM on 8/13 and return to Montauk at 9:30 PM on 8/13.

The vessel:	Viking Starship (140 foot LOA), leaving from the Viking Landing in Montauk Harbor. Parking available for the duration of your trip.
Sleeping accommodations:	Open bunks on the main and lower decks; sleeping bags are suggested
Meals:	Excellent food can be purchased from the galley, or bring your own food.

Call CRESLI at 631-319-6003 to inquire.
www.cresli.org

We are still at 100% success at finding whales on our offshore trips.

Our 2016 and 2017 trips were outstanding – over 120 Humpbacks and more! From sunrise to sunset, we found whales, fin whales, minke whales, humpback whales, and common dolphins.

Whale Watching

Off Shore Great South Channel Whale Watches

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