Gloucester Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

We saw several whales up close. The made sure everyone was able to see and very attendant. The staff was very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions.

We thoroughly enjoyed it while watching experience. We saw several whales. The host was very knowledgeable, which helped us through the whole experience.

We had an amazing time and saw about 15 whales. Many more than I expected. Great knowledge from the host as well.

I would book again, undoubtedly the next time I visit Gloucester, Massachusetts. The tour was wonderful. The weather was beautiful, and we saw several different whales in several different areas on separate sides of the boat. Many pictures were taken! A great experience!

Excellent way to spend the evening and hear and see some of the rumored and spooky tales and places in Glouster. Our guide was very knowledgeable, great storyteller, and a lot of fun to listen to. Her outfit and instruments captured everyone's attention right from the start. Definitely recommended.

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!

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!

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.

The experience was first class! The guide/naturalist was amazing. Going whale watching with a group that is conscientious about the safety of the whales is a top priority for us - and this group was the best I have gone out with over the years. Thank you soo much for a great experience. Took this picture with my cell phone on our adventure.

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.

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.

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

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.