Newburyport whale watch naturalists will guide the 4hour tour out to jeffries ledge or wherever the whales are playing. Whale watching boston best time to visit top tips before you go. See the amazing humpback whales who migrate here from alaska to mate and give birth in these protected waters. Whale watching tour gloucesters most popular whale watch.
Catch a ferry from north or south of boston, including marthas vineyard. Old town trolley is the best way to relive history and see all our countrys cradle of liberty has to offer. Whaletrips new england best tips for whale watching in. Most of our whales return to massachusetts bay every year, so weve gotten to. Voted 2017 bostons best whale watching company by wgbhboston readers poll, 7 seas whale watch is a pleasant 45minute drive north from downtown boston, the historic seaport of gloucester ma is known worldwide for being a top whale watching location. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund due to the wide variety. Cape ann whale watch, through with the ocean alliance ceta program cetacean education through awareness, is the only whale watch company in the northeast to feature a comprehensive. The bhc whale watch tour to stellwagen bank marine sanctuary showcases a. The best time for maine whale watching begins in midapril when hungry whales arrive to feast in local waters rich in sand eels, copepods, plankton, and fish.
Whale watching tours are offered all along the new england coast see below typically from may through october. Most whale watching tours promise 99% sightings, and if no whales are spotted, many mass whale watch tour operators will offer you a free pass for another visit. Boston tour and whale watching package old town trolley. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition. About whale watching gloucester is the best port in massachusetts to whale watch from because we are located directly between two major whale feeding areas, stellwagen bank and jeffreys ledge, giving us access to more productive whale territory than boats leaving from any other port. Dolphins and schools of fish are very often seen along with whales. Humpback whale drawing courtesy dolphin fleet of provincetown. Most take 34 hours, heading out to the major whale feeding grounds of stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary off massachusetts, jeffreys ledge, or the gulf of maine, depending on the port. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. Whichever tour you choose, youll be on the open ocean for a few hours so there are a few things to consider.
Whale watching tours in gloucester, ma cape anns marina. The whale watching boats from these towns mostly head out towards stellwagen bank. Each summer the whales migrate to massachusetts and back to warmer water when the weather gets. Boston ma best whale watch gloucester whale watch in. Here is bostons only whale watch on a highspeed catamaran. New england whale watching tours ma me nh vt ct ri. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund due to the wide variety of whale species whom migrate to the coast of. New england whale watch tours discover new england. Experienced captains take you to the sanctuaries and feeding grounds, including one of the top five whale watching destinations in the world, to see these graceful behemoths. Operating since 1983, 7 seas is home to three generations of sea captains. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. In order to get the discount, you must pick up a coupon from the info desk inside the aquarium before your whale watch departs. Whichever tour you choose, youll be on the open ocean. The orange and green trolleys have been providing guests with transportainment for more than 30 years.
Whale watching tour in nantucket, ma with shearwater. Over the years, however, this has changed and now, more than 20 years later, more and more whale species are entering the bay. On a real new england whalewatching expedition, alongside onboard naturalists, youll head out roughly 25 miles off the coast to stellwagen bank and be treated to aweinspiring sights of humpback, pilot. Cancellation of freefare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure.
Most take 34 hours, heading out to the major whale feeding grounds of stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary off massachusetts, jeffreys ledge, or the. Chances are best a bit further north in the waters between maine and nova. On a real new england whale watching expedition, alongside onboard naturalists, youll head out roughly 25 miles off the coast to stellwagen bank and be treated to aweinspiring sights of humpback, pilot. Shearwater excursions has close ties with many research organizations, and captain blairs experience as a commercial fisherman, boat captain, and naturalist for more than 40 years on nantucket island means you get. See our virtual tour of the whales on the largest, fastest, most comfortable whale watch boat in massachusetts, north of boston. Visit massachusetts, take a whale watching vacation to massachusetts, and enjoy a whale watching trip in massachusetts. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Cape cod life is the regions premier lifestyle magazine showcasing the stunning natural beauty and historic charm.
I have seen them offered on a number of different sites and cant tell if they are all the same tour just available through different outlets or if they are. Coastal fishing charters offers the best private whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts with up to 6 passengers aboard our private whale watching vessel. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Whale watching tours from anacortes the san juan islands provide one of the best opportunities for whale watching washington has to provide, offering protected waters and a huge variety of wildlife, which include our three pods of resident orca whales. Professional researchers from the whale center of new england, the regions foremost authority on whale populations, are onboard for every trip to provide narration. Hyannis whale watcher cape cods finest whale watching. Whale watching provincetown chamber of commerce, inc. From usd price shown is based on the lowest price per person over. Massachusetts ma whale watching whale watching trips. Whale watching massachusetts whale watching ma whale. Download our whale watching wildlife cruises, friday harbor, san juan island, washington brochure, download and print our full color brochure. Newburyport, gloucester, boston, plymouth, hyannis, and provincetown. That experience can be yours in massachusetts, one of the topten whalewatching spots in the world, according to the world wildlife fund. We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 24.
Our cruises offer a gaurantee that if you do not see whales on you cruise you can come again free of charge. Our sister ship is the hurricane ii, a 115 ft long boat and is the largest, fastest whale watching boat in gloucester, massachusetts. The best whale watching in europe cetacean habitat. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. One of the worlds most active marine sanctuaries, stellwagen bank is abundant with whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life. An on board naturalist will narrate your trip with indepth commentary on the local ecology and an educational look into the wonderful world of. Cape cod life is the regions premier lifestyle magazine showcasing the stunning natural beauty and historic charm of cape cod. Official uss constitution museum turnaround spectacular. Looking for a whale watch that requires less travel time, offers the most comfortable ride available and gives you more time viewing some of the worlds most magnificent creatures. Best whale watching tours in massachusetts metrowest mamas.
We offer two and three hour whale watch tours in the waters just east of chatham. Click on the tour link below and check available times. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Whale watch in massachusetts, one of the top ten whalewatching spots in the world. Hwwc conducts all whale watching in accordance with neww guidelines. Best gloucester whale watching whale watching tours.
See the map for location of towns and prime whale watching areas. Children sharing a room with 2 adult passengers pay the same price as a third or fourth adult. Why whale watch from gloucester whale watch tours from. Whale watching tours departing from gloucester can access more areas where whales might. Ecofriendly whale watching tour from maalaea harbor. For whale watching trips out of nantucket, we highly recommend shearwater excursions, a local familyrun eco tour company.
Theoretically, you could also spot northern right whales, but unfortunately there are just a few hundred of them left. That experience can be yours in massachusetts, one of the topten whale watching spots in the world, according to the world wildlife fund. Weve heard generally of areas like cape cod being great for going on whale watching cruises. The worlds largest living creatures can be found feeding and frolicking just 20 miles off the maine coast. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. My fiancee and i are planning on a trip up to massachusetts in may to visit the area and go whale watching. Best whale watching tours in massachusetts during the summer, whales migrate just off the coast of massachusetts, so it is a great time to sight a whale in its natural habitat. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. Whale watching on cape cod yarmouth restaurant association. Hop aboard the citys most enthralling boston sightseeing excursion, old town trolley tours of boston. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on. Whale watching in boston and gloucester free tours by foot.
Plan ahead, dress according to the weather and remember, the ocean temperature on average is 1020 degrees cooler. Any whales appearing in our social media feed images closer than the prescribed 100 ft approach distance are there of their own volition and demonstrate the whales familiarity with andor curiosity of our stationary boat. You get to see finbacks, humpbacks and minke whales. On tripadvisor, 7 seas whale watch is the top tour out of 27 tours in gloucester. Today, 80% of all whale watching tours of new england take place between cape ann and cape cod. Hyannis whale watcher cruises, located in picturesque barnstable harbor sails from may through october. Whale watching adventures in anacortes, washiington. They will get you to and from the whales in half the time, which allows you more time to watch the whales. Gloucester whale watch in gloucester massachusetts. My family will be in boston august 1115 and would like to go on a whale watching tour. Popular ports for whale watch tours in massachusetts are. Meet the finback, humpback, and minke whales of the atlantic ocean, and take home rare souvenir photos of waving whale tails and breaching blowholes. Whale watching you cant get much closer than traveling a quick 12 miles off gloucester to a national marine preserve deemed on the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund because of the many whale species that migrate off the coast of gloucester every year to feed on the plentiful natural resources.
While each trip is unique, 7 seas boast a 99% sightings record with a tremendous amount of marine life to be seen. Boston whale watching cruise by highspeed catamaran. Whale watching in maine is more than a spectator sport. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Our experienced marine biologists tell you all about these majestic creatures and the other inhabitants of stellwagen bank onboard the only fast catamaran in boston designed specifically for whale watching. From boston, stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary is just a short ride away. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
An area off cape cod and rich in krill a favorite dish of humpbacks plankton, and. Today, the humpback whale is the most commonly spotted whale. Cape ann whale watch is the area leader in educational whale watching tourshaving conducted whale watching trips from gloucester, ma for over 34 years. Whale watching fleets offer excursions guided by naturalists who teach passengers all about these peaceful, endangered creatures, and know where to find them. Animal welfare, yarmouth ma, usa, prepared by economists at large. What to expect seeing the oceans largest mammals up close and personal could be the highlight of your vacation. Massachusetts state on the water whale watching stay near the sea and sail off the north and south coasts of massachusetts on a whale watch and marine wildlife cruise. A guide to seeing whales, dolphins and porpoises in all european waters by erich hoyt.
Takes you on a gentle walk along our rugged cliff tops for 2 to 3 hours, with our experienced whale watching tour guide who will take you to all the hidden coves and inlets that the whales love to frolic in. New england aquarium whale watch boston all you need. Monomoy outfitters provides charter fishing, wildlife seal tours, whale watching trips from our dock on pleasant bay in chatham. The captain lady iii is a 160 foot boat with cruising speeds of 20 knots. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world. On each cruise you are provided with a naturalist who provides commentary on the whales, the local ecology and the history of the area.
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