This trip was all I hoped it would be. You get a bit of history aboard a replica of the yacht, America. You get a great crew offering lots of information and a very friendly experience. You get a terrific cruise out into open waters and yes, we saw two whales this day, a blue whale and a fin whale. It was truly a memorable experience which I would highly recommend. Now, I must admit, the whales capped the day but I had already decided that if we did not see a whale, it was still a great experience out on the open water. One note, do bring sunscreen and then enjoy your day!