New England Seabirds

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Birding on Commercial Ferries

Another way to get out there is take a commercial ferry. Obviously they don't stop for birds, but on some boats the captain may take an interest in whales at least. Here are some you may want to try.

Portland, Maine To Yarmouth Nova Scotia
The Scotia Prince departs May 3 thru October 21 from Portland, Maine at 9pm, arrives in Yarmouth Nova Scotia @ 8am, then departs Yarmouth at 9am and arrives in Portland @ 8pm...The 200 mile crossing (one-way) over the Gulf of Maine takes 11 hours. One way rate for one adult without a car is about $66. Overnight cabin add $25. See their web page http://www.scotiaprince.com/