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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

A whale-watching tour to Stellwagen Bank, a national marine preserve 12 miles off Gloucester, with guaranteed whale sightings

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This whale-watching tour guarantees sightings as it heads out to Stellwagen Bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Stellwagen Bank has been named by the World Wildlife Fund as one of the Top 5 Whale Watching Destinations in the World because a wide variety of whale species migrate to the area each year to feed on its abundant natural resources.

Along the trip you will watch whales in their feeding grounds and see the movement of migrating animals up close. The experience focuses on the marine life around Gloucester and the rich feeding activity at Stellwagen Bank, which many regard as one of the best whale-watching locations in New England. This tour offers a memorable chance to observe whales in a protected marine environment.

Why Visit

  • Stellwagen Bank whale sightings guaranteed nan
  • World Wildlife Fund Top 5 whale-watching destination
  • Wide variety of migrating whale species feeding off Gloucester coast

What's included

  • Naturalist onboard
  • Full galley

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Accessibility

    • Public transit links nearby

    Additional information

    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

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    415 Main St, Main St 415, Gloucester, MA, 01930
    • 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 refund

    Departure point

    415 Main St, Main St 415, Gloucester, MA, 01930

    End point

    415 Main St, Main St 415, Gloucester, MA, 01930

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