Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

Overview

You are guaranteed whale sightings on this 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts every year to feed on the abundant natural resources. This is one of the best whale watching in New England as it's an awe-inspiring experience which every human being should have the opportunity to appreciate.

City: Gloucester

Tue 07 Jan

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Starting at $48.00

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Tue 07 Jan

Starting at $48.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Naturalist onboard

Full galley

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please dress appropriately to current weather conditions
DUE TO THE SKYROCKETING PRICE OF DIESEL FUEL, WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO ADD A $5.00 SURCHARGE TO ALL OF OUR TICKET PRICES. THIS WILL BE CHARGED TO YOU AT THE TIME OF CHECK IN AT OUR TICKET OFFICE ON THE DAY OF YOUR SCHEDULED TRIP, WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR BOARDING PASSES. IT WILL NOT BE CHARGED WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION ON ANY PLATFORM.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

rebekahtwin2rachel

Oct 2022

My husband and I went for our honeymoon, and couldn’t be more pleased! We saw two whales together that’s kept coming back up very close to us, and a shark! The guild made sure that we all had a very good time!

lobsternanny

Oct 2022

Gloucester's MBTA commuter rail stop is about 1 mile away. The Cape Ann Whale Watch directions don't include traveling by rail, but this is easily remedied with an update and walking directions. Checking in was easy and quick. Everyone working was safety oriented. The boat was clean, well maintained and mostly safe for short people. A small group with mobility challenges was brought aboard first and without rushing. We left on time, made an unscheduled pause in the harbor to toot congratulations to a couple being married - the bride is related to the WW owner! We went north out of the harbor and worked up to Jeffrey's Ledge. Our naturalist pointed out a fin whale (only the briefest of glimpses, which is par for the course for finbacks). She gave some historical tidbits about points of interest (Thacher Island twin lights). She also pointed out mola molas and several small associations of humpbacks surface feeding. The caveats: this run had many children aboard, and they did what kiddos do: run around (safety breach), climbed on bench seating (BIG safety breach), and kicked/jostled seated passengers without any adult intervention. The sole crew member I saw during the 3 hour trip appeared to be interested in the passengers close to his own age, and he didn't intervene, either. The crew seemed to be tired, and as this is the end of the season, they may be exhausted. But it would have been super duper if the naturalist had circulated among the passengers with teaching photos (how to ID humpbacks, name whales, observable feeding techniques, etc). As it was, I tried to answer overheard questions from passengers around me as a former right whale volunteer educator. This company does a lot of things well, and I wouldn't hesitate to go again. But I hope that the crew considers enforcing safety rules and ups their interaction with passengers.

wdelaiarro

Oct 2022

We have gone on whale watches from the south shore, where we live, Boston,and others in Gloucester. And Cape Ann is hands down the best. The Boat is fast and your on the whales in no time. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We go on a whale watch at least once a year and we have been going on Cape Ann for the last 3 because they are awesome.