Whale Watching Trips to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Guaranteed sightings!
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Gloucester, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Get the best chance of seeing whales off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, by booking this half-day whale-watch cruise. Your experienced captain and crew know the whales’ feeding and swimming patterns and keep close tabs on where they’re hanging out. Spread out on the deck of the boat and enjoy being out in the open air while you find whales, then get ready to snap photos of breaching, spouts, and tail slaps.
- Learn about whale biology and behavior through guided commentary
- Spacious boat with a restroom and galley
- Captain and crew willing to answer questions
- Spend the day out on the open water
What's Included
- A 3 and a half hour to 4 hour excursion.
- Naturalist onboard
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Fuel surcharge$5.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
Located next to the Gloucester House Restaurant. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to departure time. Late arrivals are not entitled to a refund.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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7 Seas Whale Watch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jennifer_S
This trip was spectacular! The crew was knowledgable and friendly. We saw several whales! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,137 reviews
Abby_W, Mar 2026
Incredible trip and excellent staff. We got to see a baby right whale, which was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this trip and company!
Bobbi_S, Nov 2025
Every one of all ages in our family LOVED this experience. Would recommend to anyone checking out the area.
Charlotte_D, Oct 2025
Fabulous experience! They really take care of their guests. Highly recommend do it. Whales were amazing to watch.
Emma_S, Oct 2025
We saw 4 humpback whales and a large pod of dolphins. It was awesome!! The naturalists on board had so many fun facts to share. Bring Dramamine if you get sea sick. There were a few people who puked and were not having a good time. Definitely worth the $45. We spent most of the time on the water looking at animals.
David_D, Oct 2025
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Natalie_H, Oct 2025
We really enjoyed this trip! It was a first time for us and will be a cherished memory for our family! The boat crew were wonderful and made the trip experience very informative and exciting.
Sarah_R, Oct 2025
Such a wonderful experience! Would recommend this tour and the friendly staff. Seeing humpback up close was breathtaking.
Ann_S, Oct 2025
They went out of their way (quite literally as we cruised until we found the whales/dolphins). We had an awesome experience viewing these amazing creatures! The captain kept turning the boat, heading towards the pods for us to view them more closely. Will definitely recommend this tour and tour group to others
Teresa_z, Oct 2025
It was a very nice boat ride and we were able to see one whale and the captain would turn the boat around so everyone was able to see and get pictures.
Philip_O, Oct 2025
It is exactly what it promises. 3.5-4 hrs. Guaranteed sightings. Plus- the staff are super friendly. They talk about the views on the way out. Then, once we are in the “whale”zone- everyone starts looking. When we saw one, they take the boat closer.
First it was just one whale - saw the tail flip a few times. Then- we couldn’t believe it!!! 3 whales swimming together. First, tails, then lots of slapping the water with their flippers, finally multiple (as in at least 3-4) full breaches!!! I couldn’t be more happy with our experience. If you want to see whales, go to Gloucester!
RAYNA_R, Sep 2025
It was awesome. I would do it over and over again and I was left all my good.How awesome it was you're awesome awesome , awesome
Jedediah_J, Sep 2025
Absolutely amazing! The staff sincerely love their jobs and are top notch! Their enthusiasm made the experience even better. Would gladly recommend them to anyone! We couldn't have picked a better crew for our first whale watching experience!
Apeksha_A, Sep 2025
Very friendly crew, gave awesome explanations about the history of the area, whale and marine biology, and everything in between. The boat was clean and there was lots of room for everyone to see the whales - it was a bit chilly with the wind so make sure you bring a warm jacket!
The whales were, of course, amazing. The whole boat worked as a team to spot them and the captain did an awesome job of bringing us nearby without disturbing the animals.
Emma_F, Sep 2025
Incredible experience, so so worth it! We had the chance to get super close to the whales and even saw some dolphins! The naturalist on board was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of cool fun facts! I’d recommend this experience to anyone!!
Linda_F, Sep 2025
Awesome trip with numerous whale sightings. Cindy gave so much info and did great at spotting the whales. I learned a lot! She is obviously passionate about them as was other crew members too....wear several layers and bring snacks if you wish. Good idea to reserve a spot during nice weather or busy season.
Jennifer_T, Sep 2025
We were able to see multiple whales so
close and things are so calm. It was awesome.! The staff was great. The drink area was great. Bathroom was relatively clean.
Michael_G, Sep 2025
Spectacular! Boat doesn't get crowded even if sold out so you can move around and see everything (get in line early to be sure to get a seat). Naturalist was very knowledgeable
Michael_T, Sep 2025
We found a pair of hump back whales and a pod of dolphins. Unfortunately the whales were elusive as nature can be. Our captain passed out vouchers for free trip as they really desired that everyone enjoyed the whales. The next trip out had a terrific time and the whales were on full display. I highly recommend the team. They were great and interacted with the guests. Nature is not always cooperative but still a great time.
jessica_l, Sep 2025
7 Seas Whale Watch was just wonderful! Every crew member was knowledgeable, friendly and polite. They worked hard to search out the whales so we would have an exciting experience.
Kari_S, Aug 2025
So much great information provided during the ride. There were snacks provided and great indoor seating (so comfortable that my 6 yr old took a nap)!
Ides_o, Aug 2025
Wonderful! Totally worth the time and money. We saw whales and dolphins and had really nice weather. Some ppl were sea sick but I dint think it was bad
Arthur_F, Aug 2025
The entire crew went out of their way to ensure a great experience. The naturalist Amanda was awesome. Very knowledgeable and a wealth of information. The captain of the boat was very talented and knew how to maneuver the boat to provide the best view of the whales. It was my first whale watching trip and I would do it again for sure and it would definitely be with 7 Seas!!
Shuqi_Y, Aug 2025
Saw some whales and dolphins! Great experience, would do again with other family members. Definitely cold and windy, got splashed a little, so jacket is important. A little hard to walk with the waves, hard to balance on board especially after we see whales, so careful with that
Jennifer_F, Aug 2025
It was an amazing experience! We were able to see so many whales! All of the staff on the boat were kind and were able to tell us so much about the whales.
Jennifer_M, Aug 2025
Great trip! Would highly recommend. Great tour guide who shared a lot of information and fun facts about each whale so we felt as if we knew them individually and personally. Very interesting and informative.
Binglan_Y, Aug 2025
Fantastic experience! Nice staff service! Easy for parking. Accurate departure time. Reasonable ticket price,
Jennifer_S, Aug 2025
This trip was spectacular! The crew was knowledgable and friendly. We saw several whales! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
Mark_S, Aug 2025
Delightful trip into the North Atlantic! While it was rather windy, especially on the return, it was exciting to learn from the Naturalist and the Captain. They are really knowledgable about these Mammals and persisted to locate and bring us alongside these mighty ocean dwellers!
Janice_M, Aug 2025
All of the boat staff were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We were able to see numerous whales up close.
Lorraine_H, Aug 2025
We experienced dolphins who played with the boat and saw whales several times. I would definitely recommend going
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