Boston tour and whale watching package old town trolley tours. I am taking four teens ages 18, 18,16,14 to boston over the fourth of july week. They werent castaways, but like the tourists on gilligans island, a group of whale watchers expecting only a threehour tour got much more after their boat was snagged by a mooring cable off. Boston ma best whale watch gloucester whale watch in. Whales cruise off the new england coast from april to november, gathering at the major feeding grounds off the massachusetts coast. The catamarans feature 3 outside decks for optimum viewing capability. Cape ann whale watchs boat, the hurricane ii, boasts 115 feet of length with over 400 ft of whale watching room from the railings of the upper and lower observation decks.
New england aquarium whale watch boston 2020 all you need. Visitors can walk the freedom trail and see where the seeds of the american revolution were sown or. Your boston tour and whale watching package includes. They will get you to and from the whales in half the time, which allows you more tim. Visit our fun at home page for free downloadable activites. Whale watching cape anns marina resort gloucester, ma.
One is taken quite a bit out at sea, and with a bit of luck you will spot a few whales diving in and out on several occasions, which is quite amazing. You have to book a boston harbor cruises tour, which is the only operator for whale watching there best seats. Boston has the most dedicated whale watch boats, the fastest boats high speed catamarans and generally the most amount of trips per day. Stranded whalewatchers finally reach shore in boston. Get informed, plan your trip and book in advance tickets fo. New england whale watch tours discover new england. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every 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.
We both really like animals so i figured the aquariums whale watch would be the perfect choice for his surprise. Pelagic bird watching from gloucester, ma 7 seas whale. These huge mammals reach more than 65 feet in length. Guests can relax on one of the three outdoor decks or in the climatecontrolled cabin. Have date night on our sunset or full moon cruise, enjoy local craft brews with coworkers and friends on our thirsty thursday afterwork cruise, or enjoy a cruise out on the water with your four. Buy discount tickets online for the 1 day old town trolley tour and boston whale watching excursion. A whale watch in the ocean waters of new england is an unforgettable. If you do not see a whale on your trip, you will receive a free ticket for a future boston whale watching cruise. Excellent close up sightings of humpback and minke whales july 4. A whalewatching boat from boston harbor cruises is back in boston after it was stranded 15 miles off of salem on monday when its propeller became entangled in a lobster trap, leaving 157.
Mass bay lines offers daily, weekly, and special holiday cruises and tours for everyone to experience boston harbor on a boat in an affordable way. I thought of doing a whale watching tour on the afternoon of the 4th, to avoid the crowds of the city, then come back for dinner and watch fireworks at night. In partnership with the new england aquarium, bhc presents bostons hispeed catamaran whale watching at its best. While the whales are, of course, the main focus of our trips, many of our crew are also avid bird watchers and are always aware of any birds in the area. Weve been working our way through the most fun todo list ever, and we decided it was high time to check off number 37, a whale watching cruise.
Whale watching in boston and gloucester free tours by foot. First actual anniversary day the boat tour was cancelled due to weather. There is a heated, furnished indoor cabin with a full service galley serving hot meals, snacks and cold beverages and a fully stocked bar for the adults. Luckily, most of the area is protected by stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary. Boston tour and whale watching package old town trolley. Dont miss this exciting boston whale watching tour in a highspeed catamaran. Whale watching tour gloucesters most popular whale watch. Jul 29, 2014 they werent castaways, but like the tourists on gilligans island, a group of whale watchers expecting only a threehour tour got much more after their boat was snagged by a mooring cable off.
After an exciting whale watch with boston harbor cruises, i am for the record ranking it as one of the top 10 things to do with kids in boston before they grow up. Long island city whale watching deals in long island. Boat or ferry in boston, ma foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. On a real new england whalewatching expedition, alongside onboard naturalists, youll head out roughly 25 miles off the coast to stellwagen bank and be treated to aweinspiring sights of humpback, pilot. Whale watching massachusetts whale watching ma whale. You can ride in comfort aboard a highspeed vessel that reduces travel time, which gives you more time to view the whales. Hop into a duck boatrenovated world war ii amphibious vehiclefor a comprehensive tour of boston. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in. Departing from boston is a longer trip out and return. All boston tours offers a threehour whale watching tour on a highspeed catamaran to stellwagen bank. Boston boats are literally in the middle of all the ports so are the average in terms of trip times. One of the worlds most active marine sanctuaries, stellwagen bank is abundant with whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life.
Meet the finback, humpback, and minke whales of the atlantic ocean, and take home rare souvenir photos. With its newly revitalized waterfront, boston has flung open its front doors to the glorious expanse of the boston harbor and the sparkling sea. Arrival in boston stay overnight at the comfort inn, morrissey blvd boston. Boston whale watching boat stranded at sea all night youtube. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every 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. While the official recommendation is to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure, we strongly suggest. To avoid crowds, go during the week rather than a weekend if you can do so. Their 34 hour long expedition is designed to spend as little time as possible on the actual journey, to allow travelers to spend an extended amount of time with the whales. Experience the best introducktion to boston with our fully narrated, historic tours by the citys most. To spend the longest time at the whales feeding grounds due to proximity, depart from gloucester cape ann, or provincetown, cape cod. Stranded whalewatchers finally reach shore in boston video.
Bring a picnic and a cooler and get ready to experience the whales like few others haveup close and personal. Whale watching fleets offer excursions guided by naturalists who teach passengers all about these peaceful, endangered creatures, and know where to find them. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. One whale watching trip for one or two adults from 7 seas whale watch up to 43% off. Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Coast guard investigating whalewatch boat stranding the.
To top it off, if you take an ultimate whale watch onboard our smaller boat, you get a free whale watch on the hurricane ii. Enjoy dinner and entertainment at the irish village. The us coast guard dispatched two cutters to rescue more than 150 passengers stranded overnight monday on a boston harbor cruises whale watch vessel, but authorities deemed conditions too. However, i dont recommend just jumping on the next bhc. Coast guard investigators are looking into what caused a boston whalewatching boat to venture into restricted waters, where it became entangled on a floating cable and forced 163 passengers to. 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 worlds most magnificent creatures. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best boston cruises around. Sep 21, 2012 whale watch on high speed catamaran with boston harbor cruises out of boston harbor to stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary where we found 2 humpback whales, columbia and stingray who played. Whale watch out sea on express speed catamaran boat is a must experience. Coast guard investigators are looking into what caused a boston whale watching boat to venture into restricted waters, where it became entangled on a floating cable and forced 163 passengers to. Cape cod boston city tour featuring, the financial district, seaport, boston common, beacon hill, quincy market place.
The ocean waters off new england offer one of the best places in the world for a whale watch tour. My family will be in boston august 1115 and would like to go on a whale watching tour. We ended up finally getting in the boat and experiencing whale watching. Then splashdown into the charles river for a view of the city by boat. See these magnificent creatures closeup from the deck of your ship. Whale watch lurches into overnight ordeal the boston globe. The us coast guard dispatched two cutters to rescue more than 150 passengers stranded overnight monday on a boston harbor cruises whalewatch vessel, but authorities deemed conditions too. Amazing and professional staff rescheduled it for the following day for us in less than 10 minutes. Booking in advance is highly recommended, as trips sell out quite often. Our catamarans provide the fastest, most comfortable way to view the oceans. Even a fleeting glimpse is a thrilling and very memorable.
Official uss constitution museum turnaround spectacular. Whale watching you cant get much closer than traveling a quick 12 miles off gloucester to a national marine preserve deemed on the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund because of the many whale species that migrate off the coast of gloucester every year to feed on the plentiful natural resources. Boston cruise line introduces new whale ramming tour. See an endangered species up close and in its natural habitat. Witness the parade of playful, breaching mammals on a whale watching boat tour. Usually, the boat trips last 3 4 hours, depending on sightings. That experience can be yours in massachusetts, one of the topten whalewatching spots in the world, according to the world wildlife fund. Massachusetts whale watching tours boats boating whales.
Visitors can walk the freedom trail and see where the seeds of the american revolution were sown or visit the north end and look out over the harbor. Whale watch on high speed catamaran with boston harbor cruises out of boston harbor to stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary where we found 2 humpback whales, columbia and stingray who played. Some wild beauty swims by bermuda in springtime, when majestic humpback whales make their annual trip through area waters. I have seen them offered on a number of different sites and cant tell if they are all the same tour just available through different outlets or if they are actually different. What 57 passengers and six crew members aboard a boston whale watching boat. From boston, stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary is just a short ride away. New england aquarium whale watch boston 2020 what to know. Boston whale watching cruise by highspeed catamaran. Spent a long lonely night about fifteen miles offshore in the.
In warmer months, many species of whales including humpback, finback, right, and minke whales migrate to rich feeding grounds off the new england coast to dine on mackerel, herring, krill and other schooling fish. What an amazing experience it is to be close to the water and see these animals from a small boat. Whale watching cruise from boston boston, united states. Join this 3hour cruise for the opportunity to spot whales off the coast of boston. Pelagic bird watching from gloucester, ma boston area whale. New england aquarium whale watch operated by boston harbor cruises boston harbor cruises. Go on a massachusetts whale watching tour for an experience you will never forget. Inside you will find climate controlled cabin space with cushioned seating, tables, stateoftheart audiovisual, and a galley offering snacks and beverages for. The bhc whale watch tour to stellwagen bank marine sanctuary showcases a wealth of whale species and other sea life.
On the new england aquarium whale watch tour, enjoy the view as the highspeed catamaran whisks you to the whale feeding grounds, just 30 miles east of boston. Fourhour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four adults from cape ann whale watch up to 43% off. Pass boston common, quincy market, and the celtics home turf at td garden. You have to book a boston harbor cruises tour, which is the only operator for whale watching there. Whale watching cruises from the boston area mommypoppins. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in boston. There are also two reputable companies at the boston waterfront.
Whale watching boston best time to visit top tips before. We like to leave early and get out to the whales before the whale watch boats get there. New england aquarium whale watching cruise trusted tours. Whale watching, boat tours, and ferries boston harbor cruises. The cabin of the privateer iv has large natural wood tables, cushioned seats, walltowall carpeting, and more than ample space for you to move about the cabin. Boston whale watching boston harbor and glouocester. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. This happens not only during peak season or on weekends. It takes about an hour to get out there and an hour back, from. Plan ahead and buy whale watch tickets and new england aquariumwhale watch combination tickets online through boston harbor cruises or at the new. The new england aquarium whale watching cruise is your opportunity to see some of the planets most majestic sea creatures. Whale watching boston best time to visit top tips before you go. Here is bostons only 3hour whale watch on a highspeed catamaran. In order to get the discount, you must pick up a coupon from the info desk inside the aquarium before your whale watch departs.
Bhc has the fleet, the guides, and the routes that will leave a lasting impression. The neaq guide shares stories about the boston harbor and some of its more notable landmarks, including the boston harbor islands, several lighthouses, and a spot where pirates were once hung and left as a visual deterrent to wouldbe wrongdoers. The 3day boston go pass allows you to pick 1 out of 4 larger admissions, 2 of which are the aquariums whale watch and the duck tour. New england whale watching tours ma me nh vt ct ri. Boston, plymouth, gloucester yankee fleet, cape ann whale watch, captain bill, 7 seas and provincetown, but they all go out to stellwagen bank, an extensive shallower place in the ocean that usually has lots of sand eels, one of the whales favorite foods. On a new england aquarium whale watch, you are guaranteed to see whales. Whale and dolphin watching tours at cape may whale watcher up to 45% off. Book your guided tour of north end, portrait of a city boston tour and discover more about the beautiful city of boston. The ride out to whale central is the ideal time to get acquainted with the harbors sights and sounds.
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