Get Up and Go! Whale Watching

There are few sights more mesmerizing than a whale soaring through the air, plunging into the salty ocean. Luckily, Massachusetts is a prime location for these amazing sights. From humpbacks to blue whales, this week’s Get Up & Go! offers information on some of the best locations for a whale watch adventure. If you’ve ever wanted to shout out, “Thar she blows!” as water sprays out of a whale’s spout, here’s your chance!

Cape Ann Whale Watch - Located in Gloucester, MA (one of the top five whale watching spots in the world according to the World Wildlife Fund), is Cape Ann Whale Watch. Cape Ann Whale Watch takes sea life enthusiasts to the Stellwagen Bank, a national marine sanctuary. Whale watchers are transported to Stellwagen in The Hurricane II named for her immense size and speed. This mean’s the vessel spends less time traveling and more time scouting the whales. Cape Ann Whale Watch guarantees you’ll see a whale or your money back! This has, however, been a spectacular whale watch season with passengers seeing as many as 25 whales per outing! Check out the Cape Ann Whale Watch blog to see why.

Captain John Whale and Fishing Tours - Captain John Whale Watching and Fishing Tours in historic Plymouth is a South Shore staple. Be sure to bring binoculars because instead of whale chasing, the Captain positions the boat so the whales swim to you! Whales pass by within feet of boat. 

7 Seas Whale Watch - 7 Seas Whale Watch has guaranteed whale sightings since 1983. Located in the Gloucester whale watching paradise, this tour is narrated by, a marine biologist who answers questions about marine life. 7 Seas also boasts a one of the newest, cleanest, and most comfortable whale watching vessels on the sea.

New England Aquarium Whale Watch - New England Aquarium Whale Watch departs from Central Wharf headed for Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Ranked the best whale watching in Boston in 2013 by The Boston A List, passengers are guaranteed a whale sighting on the three hour tour or get a free ticket for future whale watching.

The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown – Venture to the tip of Cape Cod for a whale watch with The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown, the oldest whale watch business in New England. Every cruise is accompanied by a scientist who provides background on marine life and the natural history of Cape Cod. An added bonus to taking a mini toad trip to The Cape includes beautiful views of its iconic lighthouses.