Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!
Overview
Guaranteed Sightings! 7 Seas Whale Watch is located in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester, MA and in one of the busiest parts of Gloucester harbor. As soon as you board the Privateer you will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of Gloucester’s working waterfront. You may see fishing boats unloading fish, lobster men baiting and setting their traps, and perhaps even some of our indigenous wildlife such as Harbor seals, Gray seals, and various species of birds. The tour begins with a harbor tour of Gloucester Harbor starting with Cape Pond Ice (which most of you have seen on Wicked Tuna and ends at the Dog Bar Breakwater. A typical trip is anywhere from 3-4 hours but may be extended if the whales move further out for feed. The Privateer IV was built for 300 passengers but we only book to 150 to ensure the comfort and safety of our passengers and is equipped with restrooms, and on-board food Galley and bar.
What's Included
- Naturalist onboard
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- A 3 and a half hour to 4 hour excursion.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary
Meeting Location
63 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Trip Advisor's #1 local attraction. 7 Seas Whale Watch has had the privilege of introducing thousands of passengers to the many species of whales and marine wildlife that inhabit the waters from Cape Ann and out to the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Our trips run from mid-April to mid-October and are designed to educate, inspire and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of our fragile marine environment. We are a family business – Three generations of career captains have worked from this very dock for more than 7 decades. We have a love and respect for the marine environment and a passion for providing the best possible customer experience for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you on the water.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Late arrivals are not entitled to a refund. Please allow extra travel time in case of traffic.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
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Activity code: C-110222P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Naturalist onboard.
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- A 3 and a half hour to 4 hour excursion.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks (available for purchase).
- Gratuities.
- Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings! is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings! will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Naturalist onboard
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- A 3 and a half hour to 4 hour excursion.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Late arrivals are not entitled to a refund. Please allow extra travel time in case of traffic.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- Operated by a business
