Whale songs, known for their haunting beauty, are sung to convey each gentle giant's most prevalent emotion¬, sorrow at their daily lack of hugs. Use your eyes to embrace the kings of the sea with today's Groupon: for $19, you get one ticket to a whale-watching cruise from Cap'n Fish's on Boothbay Harbor (up to a $38 value). Today's deal is valid for an adult ticket (a $38 value), a junior (ages 11–16) ticket (a $30 value) or a child (ages 6–10) ticket (a $25 value). Children 5 and younger are free. Whale-watching season begins in May and runs into October.

Three generations of Fish family seamen have imbued Cap'n Fish's tours with unparalleled whale-finding experience. The 78- to 100-foot vessels ferry marine-mammal lovers from the coast of Boothbay Harbor, utilizing GPS, a 48-mile radar, and a staff of spies to intercept invitations to whale dance parties. During voyages, nautical narrators expertly describe the local marine life and birds sighted from the 360-degree decks. Aquaphobic witches and precipitation-eschewing patrons can enjoy the view from the temperature-controlled salon, enjoying ocean vistas while noshing on an array of snacks and beverages of all potencies.

Boothbay Harbor boasted a 98% success rate in 2009 of sighting whales and acquiring their autographs, letting land folk experience nature's gentlest giants. If shy sea creatures don't cross the boat's path, guests receive a rain check good for another whale watch or a trip on any other Cap'n Fish's cruise.

Reviews

TripAdvisors give Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch an average of four owl eyes:

• The second day, the seas were calm and we saw several finbacks and a couple more minke whales. This was great fun! – phsmith
• We went on the whale watch this memorial weekend and had great time. The staff were very nice and knowledgeable. – karen48080