Gloucester 2026 Calendar of Events

Awesome experience. Great narration from the naturalist. Comfortable ship with both inside and outside spaces. A good sized snack bar for a small ship. What you actually see is up to nature, but we've always had gla great experience.

Very nice day out at beautiful Hammond Castle! Train was on time. Pick up van driver met us promptly at the train station in Gloucester and also for the return trip.We planned another trip already!

It was wonderful. We got to see tons of whales! The guide was very informative and knew the names of each of the whales!!! Wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

This was so much better than I ever imagined. We saw 13 humpback whales and they were all around the boat. It was a dream come true to see them. We also saw quite a large group of dolphins with a few babies. The staff on board were excellent. The boat was clean and was just the right size. I thought it was a great value for the money really really happy I did it.

Great whale watching. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable.

Wonderful tour, lovely guide. Besting Salem tours! The guide shares rarely heard stories and designed a fantastic tour. Moderate walking with breaks and more than one spot to be able to sit for a bit. Music and passionate storytelling included!

Very fun way to spend an evening! Would highly recommend the tour.

It was good, although once the display stopped for some reason. I then played with my phone and I got it to continue.

Great customer service & operation 🙌

This was a great way to see the Cape Ann area. The ladies at the “Glosta” Visitors Center were also very helpful. I liked the way the tour told us to drive past certain signs to see hidden gems.

This was the best part of our trip. Found whales quickly. Stayed close to whales for a long time. Boat was well equipped for a 3 hour trip.

Excellent staff, especially informative and knowledgeable naturalist informing about the whales we were seeing.

this experience was incredible being so close to the whales and the staff was fantastic!! if you get motion sick easily, definitely pack some medicine because a lot people got sick!

Absolute must do! Great staff and very knowledgeable of the whales ! Out of 3 hours we saw whales for about 2 hrs . We also had a surprise calf show up when we were heading back !

My wife and I did this self-driving audio tour while visiting Cape Ann, and it was one of the best parts of our trip. The narration was engaging, easy to follow, and felt like having a local guide along for the ride. We loved being able to explore Gloucester and Rockport at our own pace, stopping whenever we wanted to enjoy the coastal views and take photos. The stories added just the right amount of history and local insight, making the experience much more meaningful. If you're looking for a relaxing and scenic way to discover Cape Ann, this tour is absolutely worth it.

The Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport was wonderful. Experienced a few routes I had never taken before. New vista experience was so much fun. The adventure was very rewarding and the commentary was interesting and was set at a great pace. The only suggestion I have is to stress, downloading both apps before you travel and be sure to engage with internet access before you drive to your start point. Attempted the tour a few days before and was unsuccessful. Lessons learned.