New England Marine Wild-life

1.       Article Introduction

Experience the best of New England’s marine wildlife on this guided whale-watching cruise around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Hop on a high-speed catamaran that gets to and from the whales in the least amount of time possible.

See humpback and fin whales, plus Atlantic white-sided dolphins, with the help of a naturalist guide.

New England’s marine wildlife also provides meaningful and educational programs to the public, especially schools and other such organizations in an effort to fetter to the idiosyncratic marine wildlife.

 

2.       What to expect from a Whale Watching cruise

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On this cruise, New England Aquarium naturalists will share knowledge, answer your questions and explain the fascinating behaviors of these truly magnificent mammals.

Guaranteed whale sightings or you receive a free voucher for another cruise.

One needs the right gear and right tips and tricks for whale watching. They are as follows:

i.                     You must be aware of the right season.

We see sundry types of whales all around the year. Mainly they are migratory and the best time of seeing them is during the peak season in Alaska.

ii.                   With the Right Gear

iii.                  Have the camera ready

You be a professional photographer or an iPhone amateur photographer, you surely want some great shots from the boat.

iv.                 Be Patient

Whales are mostly unpredictable. An average downtime is 3 to 8 minutes, so you got to be patient.

 

3.       What is the best place near Boston to watch whales

For this whale watch experience of a lifetime, we set sail for Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures.

Stellwagen is home to many species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes, and the critically endangered right whales.

Whale watching tours from Boston, Massachusetts, to the nearby Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary offer some of the best whale sightings in the United States. Stellwagen Bank is abundant with humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and other marine life.

 

 

4.       Where do whale cruises start from?

The adventure begins at Long Wharf, just steps from the New England Aquarium, the North End, Faneuil Hall, and other popular Boston landmarks.

The Ticket Center is located on Long Wharf, just a few steps from the Marriott Hotel.

It is easy to spot because the Ticket Center has a statue of a Humpback whale on its roof.

Most cruises board 30 minutes before their departure time.

Please check your confirmation email to confirm your cruise boarding & departure time.

Beginning at Central Wharf in Boston, hop aboard a high-speed catamaran and embark on a whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a stretch of open water at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay that serves as a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and more.

 

5.       How long are whale-watching cruises?

The whale watch trips can last between 3.5 to 4 hours. The duration of the trip can vary depending on where the whales are that day, other wildlife sightings, and the weather. There are days we don't have to go far and others that require more searching and travel offshore. Depending on the type of whale, it may be necessary to navigate further out from shore to get the best opportunity to spot them based on their migration and feeding habits.

Usually a whale watching tour takes anywhere between 2.5 to 3 hours in order to navigate the ocean in search of different whale species. Depending on the type of whale, it may be necessary to navigate further out from shore to get the best opportunity to spot them based on their migration and feeding habits. For instance, grey whale sightings can sometimes occur closer to shore, but in order to see blue whales or humpbacks, it’s necessary to navigate deeper into the waters, which may extend the length of the trip slightly.

 

6.       Boston Whale Watching Season

A whale watching tour in Boston is worth the pay as the nearby marine sanctuary offers possibly the best whale sighting. It is one of the best whale sightings in United States. Every year humpback whales, finback whales and minke whales visit the area.
Whale-watching can be a thrilling experience, an on water adventure resulting in incredible memories and unexpectedly good photos of dolphins, seabirds and of course the whales.
“When is the best time ask for whale watching?” is what everyone. So, whale watching tour starts from Boston and goes up till Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Stellwagen Bank is abundant with humpback whales, finback whales and minke whales, dolphins and other marine life. The Boston Whale Watching season starts from late March until mid-November. The best time for time for whale watching is from May to October. During these six months, sighting is practically guaranteed.

 

7.       What to wear for Whale Watching cruises

In a nutshell, be prepared. When getting ready for the first timers, everyone has the same questions, what should I get? Bring too little and you might be under-dressed for the weather conditions and end up huddled and shivering under a blanket the whole time. You’ll be envying those whales with their thick layers of blubber! Bring too much and you could be stuck fumbling with extra jackets and sweaters at the exact moment a humpback whale jumps out of the water. Hands need to be free to capture those beauties on camera! Get all of it.

8.       About the Catamarans

The catamarans that take the tourists out to watch whales offer

High speed, high adventure. Our custom whale watch catamarans are among the largest and fastest in the country. Up to 400 passengers can zoom to the whales at speeds approaching 35 knots (37.5 mph for you landlubbers). They’re also incredibly stable, and feature outside viewing decks as well as a climate-controlled interior cabin with cushy seats and snack bar. Don’t just get to the whales—get to them in style and comfort.