Transformative Whale Watch: Gloucester's Ocean Giants!
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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Jim4AU, 10/27/2025 1:36:05 PM
This was an Awesome experience for my wife and I. Tina was great at keeping us informed of whale sightings. I would definitely recommend Cape Ann Whale Watching to others.
beautyby_martha, 10/27/2025 10:53:46 AM
Went right before the season ended and really enjoyed the experience. Arrive early, they board 30min before departure. Things I wish I knew, bring for drinks and snacks on board as well as tips, no card reader or Venmo available. But it’s a great experience and worth every penny. We saw 4 whales and dolphins, crew is super friendly and knowledgeable.
debbiebL963ZM, 10/26/2025 10:28:26 AM
Tina was a great, knowledgeable tour guide and the whole crew was very friendly. The captain maneuvered the boat different ways so we could get good views of various whales. There was plenty of seating and good views from all parts of the boat. I'd definitely recommend it and will go again!
jonathansF414XZ, 10/26/2025 9:23:53 AM
Biologist was awesome. Best part of the whole trip. Don’t get nervous if you don’t see whales right away. It took 3 hours until we saw some but it was worth the wait and definitely worth every penny.
Casey_A, 10/24/2025 8:36:55 PM
Great work by the entire team! The boat got out to the waters quickly and we saw Humpback Whales and Dolphins - we even stayed out there for about an hour checking out the sea life. In addition to the great sea life, the tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout. I highly recommend! 10/10 I will add as the only caveat, we went out in late October, so the seas were choppy at times. While I never get seasick, it looked like quite a few people did on the voyage... Just remember before booking if you are prone to it.
Kathleen_A, 10/24/2025 9:23:11 AM
Had a fabulous time! The whales put on a sweet show for us! The weather stayed friendly and sunny. The sea was wonderful and the trip guides did a great job. Thanks to all.
Frank H, 10/20/2025 8:12:08 PM
We saw 8 humpbacks in various locations, some within 30 feet of the boat, others playing with other whales. Totally awesome!!! Best whales watch I've ever been on!
Companion12113848625, 10/14/2025 2:16:15 PM
If you have never done anything like this, grab your family or friends and get going! I cant explain how wonderful this experience was. The staff are very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We are planning to go back next year.
tms904, 10/12/2025 1:02:35 PM
The excursion was everything described and more. The crew of John, Sierra, Tina and others made sure all our needs were met. We saw many whales and dolphins too. So much fun! Great operators, highly recommend this tour company. Be sure to bring a hat, sunglasses and jacket. Sun is bright and the ocean breezes are cool to cold. Wear layers!!!
Carrie_T, 10/11/2025 10:02:40 AM
We had a wonderful time ! They did a great job finding whales and then getting us over to see them! The only thing we would recommend is more speakers. The Naturalist was very knowledgeable but we couldn’t hear her. Also, maybe a little better communication on the whole process, what was going to be happening throughout the day. We really enjoyed it though and would recommend it to anyone coming to the area. Thank you for a great day.
- 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
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• THIS IS NOT YOUR BOARDING PASS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT TICKET OFFICE 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME • Please dress appropriately to current weather conditions • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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