Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester | 4 hours

4301 Reviews | Gloucester
From $48.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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2 Adults x $48.00
$96.00
Approx Total
$96.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Professional guide
  • Naturalist onboard
  • Full galley
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

You are guaranteed whale sightings on this 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 of whale species whom migrate to the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts every year to feed on the abundant natural resources. This is one of the best whale watching in New England as it's an awe-inspiring experience which every human being should have the opportunity to appreciate.

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Itinerary

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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Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

4301 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    3755
  • 4 stars
    369
  • 3 stars
    102
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    34

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 3755 reviews with 5 stars

Cape Anne is the best

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing experience. I found this much more enjoyable than the whale watching trip we had taken in Maine. The boat was able to get to the whaling grounds quickly so we spent a lot of time observing whales rather than motoring. 5 stars.

Highly Recommend!

Published on Dec, 2024

My 23yo daughter and I took a road trip up the east coast to Maine. One bucket list item was a Whale Watching Tour, so I researchd many tours and read dozens of reviews. Cape Ann Whale Watch got my attention because they were family-owned and operated for many years and had great reviews. They lived up to every expectation! The crew warned us at check-in that the waters were very choppy (there was dramamine available in the gift shop at a reasonable price if needed), and they definitely were! I admit to being a little nervous about sailing, but I was put at ease quickly. The on-board naturalist was very knowledgeable and kept us informed and entertained. Despite sailing near the end of the season, the Captain found two humpbacks in the second feeding ground we visited, and we stayed with them for over an hour. It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Cape Ann Whale Watch. We plan to return with the whole family next fall!

Great Day on the Water

Published on Nov, 2024

Last whale watch of the year and we were not disappointed. We saw many whales, and greatly benefited from the expert staff commentary and skilled captain, who maneuvered the boat so skillfully. Tasty food on board and comfortable seats inside and out. Excellent value. We will be back.

Must take trip

Published on Nov, 2024

This crew is amazing. The day we went out, they were able to get in contact with 9 different whales. Great information on the whales we spotted. My wife had the best time ever.

Karie

Published on Oct, 2024

It was so great. Katie was the best guide we could have had. She was knowledgeable on the whales. Loved that there was a history on each whale and pictures to show them

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