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Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran

Overview

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 world's most magnificent creatures? Look no further! Here is Boston's ONLY Whale Watch on a high-speed catamaran. They will get you to and from the whales in half the time, which allows you more time to watch the whales.

Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. You’ll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales.

The location of the whales may require more travel time, extending the trip beyond three hours. Please allow for additional time in your schedule. The average trip is between 3.5 to 4 hours.

City: Boston

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $68.07

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $68.07

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Visit Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures

See a variety of whales, including Humpbacks, Finbacks, and the critically endangered Right Whales

Boston Whale Watch Cruise aboard High-Speed Catamaran

Narrated by a New England Aquarium Naturalist as your Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The boat is wheelchair accessible, however the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible
Don't forget the camera, film and binoculars
There is a galley serving food and beverages
Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers
Bring a light sweater or jacket
Remember sunscreen and sunglasses
The location of the whales may require more travel time, extending the trip beyond three hours. Please allow for additional time in your schedule. The average trip is between 3.5 to 4 hours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (1000)

Paul_K

Oct 2019

Great boat...got to reserve pronto. We sat on top which was breezy but a real experience. Found mother and calf and stayed with them for a long time. Facilities on the boat were good. Trip took nearly four hours. Great value and a wonderful experience.

kisolow

Oct 2019

In few words very proffesional and precisely done trip. I was able to see dolphines and of course whales with well explanation by the tour guide. Strongly recommended.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thanks for your review and recommendation kisolow. We're so happy to hear that you had a great whale watch and saw dolphins too! We appreciate you taking the time to post and hope you have a great fall and winter.

Natasha S

Oct 2019

Was with my kids and husband age 5 and 9. We were on the 12pm cruise yesterday. oct 13. It was actually more like 5 hours long we returned to shore at 4:40. I was told by a few different people we were the only boat to get out all week due to choppy waters. The woman on board the ship told us 15 mins before departure they hadn’t been out all week and the ride may be “uncomfortable”. Understatement. If we’d purchased through the actual company we might’ve been able to cancel or get a rain check but because it was trip advisor the only thing we knew was we could cancel up to 24 hours before. So we decided to try it. “Uncomfortable” didn’t sound so awful? Wrong. I believe they shouldn’t have let us go out either. All I could hear on board were people throwing up. Both my kids were throwing up. I was throwing up the whole time. I was so excited for this and when the narrator finally did see whales we couldn’t even get up to look we were so sick and the rocking was too much. Not worth the price not even close. Torture needing to stay on this for close to 5 hours and the trip advisor advertisement said it was supposed to be 3. This should’ve been cancelled like every other sail this week and yesterday. Worst waste of money and full day of a two day trip to Boston ever. I felt so bad for my kids.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi Natasha S and thanks for your email. Sorry for your disappointment with your whale watch. Sometimes the seas are rough and can get progressively rougher as the trip goes along and we understand that seasickness - your own or that of those around you - is a terrible experience. Making the call of whether or not to go ahead with a trip can on certain days be a difficult one. We watch the weather/sea conditions closely and with safety as our top concern, we will not operate when the seas are too rough to provide safe passage. Passenger comfort and a wonderful experience are what we consistently aim for and unfortunately for you we clearly missed that mark. If you'd like to, please feel free to contact [email protected] to discuss and see what we can do to make it up to you.