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New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise
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Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine creatures. Stellwagen is home to many species of lar
About this Experience
Extras & Upgrades
- Full cash bar available
- Light snacks available for purchase
Additional Info
- Cash, and most major credit cards, accepted on board
- Our custom whale watch catamarans are among the largest and most comfortable in the country. They’re also incredibly stable, and feature outside viewing decks as well as a climate-controlled interior cabin with cushy seats and snack bar.
- We encourage guests who are prone to motion sickness to take medication prior to the cruise, keep an eye on your email for any “rough seas” warnings or cancellations.
- We encourage casual, comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, and a warm sweatshirt or light jacket. Even on warm sunny days, it can be cool offshore!
Group Tours:
- Whale Watch groups of 20 or more guests (advanced reservation required) will qualify for the discounted group rate.
See our exciting updates for all of our Whale Watch excursions on our Naturalist Notes blog!
*BHCC is proud to participate in the Passenger Vessel Association Waters Best Green Practices Program.
**As a proud member of Whale SENSE, whalesense.org, we are committed to responsible whale-watching practices. All photos are taken in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.
Schedule
For our most up-to-date schedules please search by date on the calendar above.
- Please note that availability is subject to change based on seasonality, inventory, and overall demand. Rates for individual dates/times may vary due to the above factors.
- Additional fees and surcharges may apply.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time; the cruise will leave on time and can not wait for guests that arrive late.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
Cruise times may slightly vary. Please see the cruise calendar on this page and your email confirmation for the most accurate times for your cruise.
Where to Meet
1 Long Wharf
Boston, MA
- The adventure begins at Long Wharf, just steps from the New England Aquarium, the North End, Faneuil Hall and other popular Boston landmarks.
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