Gloucester Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

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!

It was so much fun! The employees were knowledgeable and informative and it was amazing how many whales we saw! I would suggest a jacket and a hat or sunscreen 😊 this was probably my favorite activity we did on our vacation.

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 !

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 a lovely experience! We saw several humpback whales and passed through two schools of dolphins. The boat was very comfortable and it was easy to see the animals up close. The naturalist was very engaging and informative.

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.

Outstanding tour with Cape Ann Whale Watch. The crew went far out of their way to find whales for us — thank you for going the extra mile. Great information on board and a truly passionate team. A unique experience we would recommend to anyone.

We had a great time! Really enjoyed the naturalist and the captains comments. To be able to see 2 mom humpback whales with their babies was a real treat and a once in a lifetime opportunity.

A great adventure. Saw lots of whales and the captain knew where to go to see the whales. The commentary was very informative as well.

The trip was great. The naturalist was wonderful. We saw whales and a blue shark and 3 sunfish and birds. The only thing not perfect was the parking. Had to download an app and it was a pain. Everything else was great.

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.

They knew right where to see whales and lots of them. Guide was very informative and made it exciting