Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

Gloucester, US
95% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (4302 reviews)

Highlights

  • Guaranteed whale sightings
  • Awe-inspiring experience
  • Variety of marine life
  • Top 5 whale watching destination
  • Full harbor tour with maritime history

What to expect

For over 35 years, this whale watching tour has been dazzling whale watching enthusiasts with sightseeing tours aboard the largest, fastest and most elegant whale watching vessel in Massachusetts, north of Boston, Massachusetts aptly named "The Hurricane II" due to its immense size and speed as it descends upon its destination. You will have the opportunity to spend a lot more time with the whales than with other whale watching tour in Gloucester, MA since "The Hurricane II" gets to the whales' feeding grounds with much more expediency as well as traveling home faster, therefore more time is actually spent observing whales including but not limited to Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Northern Right Whales, Pilot Whales, Northern Right Whales, Sperm Whales, Sei Whales, Blue Whales (The Largest Whales in the Seven Seas yet seldom seen around Gloucester, MA), Fin Whales, Atlantic White Sided Dolphins, Harbor Porpoises and whole host of other fascinating marine creatures. "The Hurricane II" boasts 115 ft length with over 400 ft of whale watching room from the railings of the upper and lower observation decks for optimum whale watching conditions. There is a heated, furnished indoor cabin with a full service galley serving hot meals, snacks and cold beverages as well as a fully stocked bar with local brews, popular beer, wine and mixed drinks (at your own expense). You'll be taken to where the whales go. The vessels communicate with each other as to the location of whales so the boat will go anywhere to see them on the North Shore or South Shore of Massachusetts including off the coast of Boston, Massachusetts: Salem MA, Newburyport, Cape Cod, Hampton NH, Rowley, Rockport MA, Danvers, Peabody, Swampscott, Revere, Winthrop or wherever else the whales may roam.
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Cape Ann Whale Watch

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Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Please dress appropriately to current weather conditions
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    Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your reservation in order to park, check in & board the vessel
Provided by Cape Ann Whale Watch

What our experts say

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    Dress in layers; it can get windy.
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    Try the clam chowder at nearby Duckworth's.
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    Arrive early to secure good parking.
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    Bring binoculars for better views.
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    Visit the Cape Ann Museum after the tour.

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