Whale Watching

Drake Bay is one of the best places in the world for whale watching as as we get migrations of Humpback Whales from both North and South America. This is the only place in the world where this occurs.

Drake Bay is a birthing and breeding ground, meaning the Humpback Whales come here to have their babies and make them too. This allows for incredible encounters with newborn babies and heart pounding Heat Runs with several males chasing after a female.

The best time for whale watching in Drake Bay is from mid-July through October when our Southern migration, who swim from as far as Antarctica, are in the area.

Humpback whales can also be observed from late November through April when our Northern migration arrives.

Other whales, such as Brydes Whales, Sei Whales and Orcas (who are actually dolphins!) can be observed at any time.