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

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $48.00

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Fri 25 Oct

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)

nikemrs

Aug 2022

This was our first Whale Watch. We saw 10 different humpback whales! and 2 sharks. Our naturalist did a great job sharing information about the whales we were looking at. We all agreed we would do it again!

kathychapman4297

Aug 2022

Took our dog on the boat and staff was excellent with him. Saw at least 10 whales, dolphins and even a shark. The naturalist was awesome! This was the best whale watch I’ve ever been on and would highly recommend.

MEbeachbum

Aug 2022

We arrived at about 8:15 for our 8:30AM whale watch. Check in was easy as we had pre-registered. There was an additional charge ($5/person) to help cover increased fuel costs. We boarded the boat and since there was no seating left on the lower deck, we headed to the upper deck which appeared to be even more crowded. We braced ourselves against a metal storage box and stood the whole ride out to where the whales typically are. This was a good hour +/-. Once out to the deeper areas, the crew spotted a group of 3-4 humpback whales which we were able to observe. Of course everyone bounces from right side to left side and vice versa when the whales appear. What I found sort of odd about this particular whale watch was that once they found this group of whales, the boat seemed to stay in this very spot. 2 more Humpbacks showed up and this was it! No more moving from this site. The whale watch seemed to settle on this spot and we watched these same 4-6 whales for the entirety of our time. I mention this only because I have been on other whale watches out of Plymouth, MA (Captain John's). Cape Ann Whale Watch paled in comparison as I've never had to stand, always plenty of room to sit and/or change seats. This was unfortunate; IF people did get up, the remaining people in their parties made sure to 'spread out' to be sure the vacated seats weren't taken. In addition, staying in one spot once a few whales have been spotted is understandable for a time, maybe 15-20 minutes, but not expected for the entire length of the trip. All in all, it was a nice day for a whale watch, the crew was pleasant, but in the end, I'd most likely head back to Plymouth for future tours.