Whales are among Earth’s most beautiful and graceful creatures, despite their great sizes. Whale watching is an activity that is exciting for young and old alike. Whales can be playful and their normal feeding and breaching activities can be fun to watch. They can certainly put on a great show for their audiences. If you get the chance to see whale’s bubble feeding, it can be a truly exhilarating experience.

Humpback whale tail.

Humpback whale tail.

These are some of the best places you can schedule a private jet charter to take you for your whale watching adventures.

Fly via Private Jet Charter to San Juan Islands, WA

Prime orca viewing is available in this part of the Pacific between April and October each year when they visit the islands for their abundant supply of Chinook salmon. Depending on where you want to stay during your visit you can fly into Sea-Tac Airport which is 120 miles away (plus a ferry ride). If you prefer something closer, Friday Harbor Airport is the destination for you – no ferry needed.

Take a Private Jet Charter Flight to Cape Cod

Fly into Cape Cod in style for Minke, Fin, and Humpback whales. Cape Cod’s prime viewing times are from April through October as well and you will want to consider flying into Provincetown Municipal Airport or Falmouth Airpark.

Visit Maui Hawaii for Whale Watching

The Kahului Airport on Maui is the best choice for those flying in from the states for whale watching trips. The airport operates around the clock and accepts all types of jets. The best time to visit for whale watching in Maui is between the months of December and April when Humpback whales are frequent visitors.

Whales bubble net feeding.

Whales bubble net feeding.

Juneau, Alaska Whale Watching Tours

In Juneau, there are two places to go and view Orcas and Humpback whales: Glacier Bay and Kodiak Island. Juneau Airport is the best place to fly into for these whaling adventures and photo opportunities and the best time to visit is between April and November.

Humpback whale breaching.

Humpback whale breaching.

Monterey Bay, California (including Big Sur)

Families interested in seeing Blue, Gray, and Humpback whales in action will appreciate the fact that year round viewing is possible in this area of the Pacific. Different types of whales are predominant during different times of the year in this area. For instance, Humpback and Blue whales are more common from April through November while Gray whales and the occasional Orca are more prevalent from December through April.

There are many great airport choices for flying into the area including the Monterey Regional Airport, a smaller regional airport that handles private aviation and larger airports like Mineta San Jose International Airport, which is 75 miles away and Oakland International Airport located 107 miles away.

Enjoy Private Aviation to Long Island, NY for a Varied Viewing Experience

Whale watching in Long Island is fairly unique in that you get to explore a wide variety of whales. Peak season in Long Island is short, though, lasting only from July through September. The benefit, though, is that you can see great diversity in whale populations that include Blue, Fin, Humpback, Minke, North Atlantic Right, and Sei whales.

The best airports to provide fast access to the best whale watching opportunities Long Island has to offer are Long Island MacArthur Airport and Francis S. Gabreski Airport, located in Suffolk County.

Presidential Aviation knows how much fun whale watching trips can be for the entire family. Whale watching trip offer important bonding experiences and incredible views from land or sea. Let us help you arrange a stellar event for the entire family on one of our luxurious private jets. We are sure you will find that the private jet cost for a trip like this is well worth the comfort, convenience, and luxury it provides everyone on board.