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Boston Whale Watching - Some of the Best in All of New England!

Boston whale watching - harbor view



If your annual vacation finds you in New England, then you will want to include - a Boston whale watching trip for sure!


Boston is the famous home of "Hahvuhd" University.....and many 'cutely pronounced' attractions....but the Boston whale watching is absolutely superb! )

Whales are found off the coast of New England from April to November and off the coast of Boston - is no exception.

On your watching tour - the whales are usually seen at the two best feeding spots – Jeffrey’s Ledge and Stellwagen Bank.


This marine sanctuary is the most famous place for whale watching on the entire east coast!


Boston Whale Watching - 7 Seas boat and humpback whale


Seaports around the Boston area - where you can find whale watching in Boston - are Gloucester, Boston Harbor and out of Cape Cod.

Each cruise gives you the "spirit of adventure" to see these majestic creatures - and the tour guides - all experienced naturalists and Marine Biologists - will give you important factual and interesting information to inspire a deeper appreciation about each type of whale...and how to spot them!

Boston Whale Watching - humpbacks feeding

Massachusetts was named by The World Wildlife Fund as one of the world’s top ten whale-watching destinations!


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Boston Whale Watching Companies


A couple of tour operators in the area that can help you with your needs -

Boston Whale Watching - Boston Tours Boat

Boston Tours – 1-800-301-3239 – they offer a wonderful 3 hour guided tour which includes admission to the New England Aquarium - a "must-see" attraction if you love marine life!



Boston Whale watching - 7 Seas whale watching tour boat
7 Seas Whale Watch – 1-888-283-1776Situated in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester. Gloucester itself sits on the southern shore of a rocky cape called " Cape Ann", and is just a forty-five minute drive north of Boston, MA.

Boston Whale Watching - 7 Seas boat interior


Here you can see the comfortable interior of this tour boat. Many whale watching boats offer snack bars and heat/air-conditioning, ...some even sell alcohol.


Always remember that being in the northeast, the water temperature is cool, so bring along a sweater or jacket.

No other New England port - has closer access to so many whales and such a wide variety of whale species!


Photo credits: Boston Harbor View - Courtesy Flicker photostream by dsearls.Map of Stellwagen Marine Sanctuary - Courtesy of nos.noaa.gov.


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Photo credits: Boston Harbor View - Courtesy Flicker photostream by dsearls.Map of Stellwagen Marine Sanctuary - Courtesy of nos.noaa.gov.



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