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

Mon 28 Oct

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Starting at $48.00

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Mon 28 Oct

Starting at $48.00

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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)

sorg2021

Aug 2021

Enjoyed a Great day and saw 4 sets of whales. The crew was very knowledgeable about the whales and even knew them by name. Amazing Day and I would recommend to anyone interested.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Dear sorg2021, Thanks for your kind words! Our educational team on board is exceptional, so I appreciate you pointing this out. Hopefully we will see you again soon! Kind regards, Capt. Jim Owner

newzmanpro

Aug 2021

Ventured out to Jeffrey's Bank about 10 1/2 miles from Gloucester aboard the Hurricane of The Cape Ann Whale Watch to get a peek at those mystical, spiritual humpbacks on a recent Saturday in August. Now, tourist towns can be pretty packed on hot, summer weekends, but I was pleasantly surprise on just how easy and smooth this foray was. First off, my wife kinda lost track of time and our planned early arrival became a rush to get there before the horn sounded and the boat pulled away from the dock. Calling CAWW on the road to tell them to hold the boat for us, we were met with a calm and reassuring response. I imagined the worst case scenario for parking but tooled into the lot with no problem, parking folks were helpful as were the crew in ticket booth (more than a booth a building with plenty of swag. Although the boat was pretty packed (reservations were needed - morning trip was sold out a week or more ahead of time), we found a spot on the rail in the bow. There's was a lot of seating along the cabin, inside the cabin and on the top deck, but we found our spot. It was a pretty sweet spot as later, after a jaunt out of the harbor through the sparkling North Atlantic we were rewarded with our first sight of the day. A beautiful humpback surfaced right next to us, surfaced, cleared it blowhole and gracefully dove. The crew later admitted it was pretty special. In the summer sun, the blow - hot air and mucus - set off a rainbow that was amazing. Magical. It was the first - and the best - of a half dozen close encounters of the afternoon. We saw a couple dozen blow farther out throughout the trip and saw one of the humpbacks breach from about 1/4 mile away. I got the rainbow encounter on film but I missed the breach. The crew's naturalist was pretty good, she knew not only whale biology and history but she was on a first name basis with most of the creatures we met that day. Literally. Living on the ocean for much of my life, and now but a stone's throw from salt water, I don't know why I had never done this before. Admittedly it was super hot but the skies were clear and the seas were calm so we couldn't have picked a better day weather-wise. I just wish I could share my photos with you. That'd seal the deal. CAWW was a great introduction to these gentle giants.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Dear newzmanpro, Thank you so much for your kind words, it sounds like you had a pretty great day out on the water! We hope you are able to join us again soon! Kind regards, Capt. Jim Owner

jiangsing

Aug 2021

It was a great family fun. The staffs were friendly and knowledgeable. The cruise was clean. We saw 7-8 whales, some of them were very close to the cruise. And a big herd of dolphins. The only reason I didn't give it 5 start is that it was supposed to be a 4 hour trip, but we were back in about three hours. Could have explored a bit further. Otherwise it was a very nice trip.