Whale watching tours offer glimpses of the largest mammals to inhabit the Earth. Whether it’s a humpback’s tail or a fin slapping on the surface of the water, a gray’s big solemn eye gazing up at you or an orca breaching out of the water like an acrobat, you won’t soon forget your first encounter with a whale. A whale-watching cruise can depart from nearly any ocean in the world, but some places are better than others. You also have to know when the “whale watching season” begins and ends in certain regions, as whales are largely migratory opportunists. In this article, you will learn more about how to plan the best whale watching excursion. Continue reading →