How can I choose a good destination to see whales, especially blue and humpback, preferably from a boat?

1. Where is the best place in the world to see blue whales?
2. Where is the best place to see whales in the world?
3. Where can you go blue whale watching?
4. What is the best place to go whale watching in Mexico?
5. Is it rare to see a blue whale?
6. Can you swim with a blue whale?
7. What month is best for whale watching?
8. Is whale watching better in the morning or afternoon?
9. What time of year is best to go whale watching?
10. Are blue whales dangerous?
11. How big is a blue whale heart?
12. Are there blue whale tours?

Where is the best place in the world to see blue whales?

The largest surviving population of blue whales is to be found off the west coast of North America and the best place to see them is when they migrate to feed in the Monterey Canyon, off California. Prime blue whale season is August/September but is dependent on the abundance of krill so sightings fluctuate.

Where is the best place to see whales in the world?

Sri Lanka is, arguably, one of the most reliable places in the world to find Blue Whales. Because the island is close to a dip in the continental shelf the biggest creatures on earth tend to come quite close and on a very reliable schedule between January and April.

Where can you go blue whale watching?

The Best Places for Blue Whale Watching

• Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park, Québec. ...
• Reykjavík and Húsavík, Iceland. ...
• Pico Island, Azores. ...
• Monterey Bay, California. ...
• Baja California Sur, Mexico. ...
• Mirissa, Sri Lanka. ...
• San Diego, California.

What is the best place to go whale watching in Mexico?

Cabo San Lucas

As you might expect from Cabo's geography, it's one of the best places for whale watching in Mexico.

Is it rare to see a blue whale?

As blue whales are extremely rare, places where you are sure to spot them are just as rare. On the other hand, their annual migration routes are well known. Blue whales usually travel back and forth between tropic and polar waters, so in theory you could meet them in any sea all over the world.

Can you swim with a blue whale?

The peace you feel whilst swimming with the blue whales is unfathomable and you feel totally safe, despite swimming alongside an animal that is about the same size as a bus!

What month is best for whale watching?

Summer Whale Watching (June, July, August):

The Summer months are the best months to witness the world's largest animal…the BLUE WHALE! Southern California is the best place in the world to look for a Blue Whale as they seek the nutritious krill that allows them to grow to their epic size.

Is whale watching better in the morning or afternoon?

Is the morning or the afternoon better? People always want to know if whale watching is better in the morning or the afternoon. To be completely honest there is really no 'better time. ' As a general rule, the ocean is calmer in the mornings.

What time of year is best to go whale watching?

In Northern California, your best time to spot gray whales and orcas is December to May. For humpbacks, visit May through November, and for blue whales, the largest animal on Earth, plan your stay sometime between July and October.

Are blue whales dangerous?

Interestingly, though they are enormous, blue whales are not predatory. They filter feed for tiny krill and are totally harmless to people (other than through accidental collisions).

How big is a blue whale heart?

A blue whale's heart is the biggest on the planet, weighing 400 pounds. That's the weight of about 35 gallon paint cans.

Are there blue whale tours?

The magnificent Blue Whale is the largest animal to ever known to have lived on the planet. The Blue Whale can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh between 200,000 and 300,000 pounds! ... You can book for a blue whale sightseeing cruise now or invite your loved ones and close pals to enjoy this adventure.