Trip supervised by a team of wildlife experts

The fast and comfortable catamaran

Whale watching in the open sea

Description

From the comfort of a fast catamaran, discover the most majestic and fascinating creatures in the ocean!

Your catamaran will swiftly transport you away from the coast and onto the open sea. You will travel to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a popular feeding spot for whales. This site is home to numerous species of whale: humpback whales, minke whales, pilot whales, fin whales (20 meters long on average), southern right whales, and many more. You will also come across dolphins, sea birds and other marine animals!

The onboard team of ecologists trained by the New England Aquarium will share with you their knowledge about the behavior, conservation and migration routes of whales (in English). You will even learn how to identify the different species.

You can view the animals from the catamaran's three decks. The boat's interior features an air-conditioned cabin with comfortable seats. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase onboard.

*Seasonal activity: offer available May to November only

Meeting point

Options

Upon booking, you will be asked to choose one of the following packages:

Cruise only
Whale-watching cruise in the the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

PLEASE NOTE: If you book a cruise at the last minute for a Saturday or Sunday (peak times), there is a chance that your requested time is fully booked. In this event, another time on the same day or on the date of your choice will be proposed when you arrive onsite

Important information

Availability: every day from April to November (excluding exceptional dates)
Times: 10am or 12pm, depending on the date and subject to availability. Boarding takes place 30 minutes before the cruise departs. The times may vary slightly at the start or end of the month. The exact times are those indicated when booking / on your voucher
Duration: The location of the whales may require more travel time, extending the trip beyond three hours. Please allow for additional time in your schedule. The average trip is between 3.5 to 4 hours.
To take part in this activity simply present your voucher to the service provider when you arrive
In the extremely rare case that you do not see any whales during your cruise, you can go on another cruise free of charge
The journey to the whale watching area takes around 1 hour. The journey may take longer if the whales are further away. In this case the total duration of the tour will be longer (up to 4 hours in total)
If you book a cruise at the last minute for a Saturday or Sunday (peak times), there is a chance that your requested time is fully booked. In this event, another time on the same day or on the date of your choice will be proposed when you arrive onsite
The guide's explanations and commentray are in English
Comfortable shoes and a jacket are recommended. The temperature drops by several degrees at sea
Please bring sun cream, sunglasses and a hat
You may bring your own binoculars if you wish to get a better view of the animals

Included