Best place / tour to see puffins in Maine? (1 Viewer)

[sandrinhalee]

Seeing puffins is a dream of mine. I'm hoping to go to Maine in July, but have no idea how to find the best tours / locations. I've checked a few out and they seem to be already all booked up. Does anyone else have any recommendations? I don't know if it's possible to see them on land vs just by boat, or what would be better views. Further recommendations about accommodations / flights (which airport to fly to?) also welcomed.

Thank you!

 

[Bismarck Honeyeater]

We used Cap’n Fish’s Audubon Puffin and Scenic Cruises out of Boothbay Harbour. Went in 2019 saw Puffins well.
(mainepuffin.com )

 

[ovenbird43]

I don't believe there is anywhere that you can see them from land, at least not well. My husband and I visited Machias Seal Island by boat in June of... 2010 or so? I don't recall the company we used, but I imagine a google search for puffins and Machias Seal Island will give some results. It was a great trip, we sat in a blind and saw puffins practically at arm's length, plus Razorbill and Common Murre.