Please view our sightings guarantee below for details. Whale watchers, as a nonessential business, we are not currently operating due to covid19. Tim richards visits the massachusetts town of gloucester which suffered great tragedy in 1991 and is now becoming famous following the release of george clooneys latest film the perfect storm. Small group whale watching on cape cod down cape charters. You will watch whales aboard the hurricane ii, the largest, fastest whale watch vessel in massachusetts, north of boston. Whale watching in the western cape south africa travel news.
See the whales on the largest, fastest, most comfortable whale watch boat in. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund due to the. Our boat offers large, enclosed, heated cabins, squeaky clean restrooms, and a full galley. The weather on cape cod can change from minute to minute. Whale watching cape anns marina resort gloucester, ma. This whale was swimming very slowly and staying close to the surface for a long time, allowing us to be able to appreciate just how large they are. Booking a whale watching tour with captain johns experienced captains who have been in in business since 1946 and offering whale watching tours since the 1970s will almost guarantee youll learn new things and have an exciting experience. Children age 3 or younger must be included in your reservation per coast guard. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts is one of the best whale watching charters in massachusetts offering guaranteed whale sightings. Heres the update from the cape ann whale watch facebook page.
Hop on a highspeed catamaran that gets to and from the whales in the least amount of time possible. Good to know cape ann whale watch staff is on top of the sightings and planning for a great season. Complimentary 6 and under, 1 free with each full fare paying adult. The world cetacean alliance has chosen cape ann whale watch to be the only u. The season is split into two distinct sections depending on the direction of travel of the majority of whales at that time. About cape ann whale watch since 1979, the whale watching pioneers of cape ann whale watch have escorted more than three quarters of a million spectators fascinated by the oceans magnificent leviathans on three to four hour treks 15 off the coast of gloucester ma. Celebrating over 35 years in the whale watching tour industry in historic gloucester, massachusetts. Along the cape whale coast the area between rooiels pringle bay and pearly beach. Internship program gloucester whale watch in gloucester. Now that you understand a bit more about the whales, where are the best places to see them during whale season. Gloucester massachusetts cape ann whale watch boat hurricane ii.
Cape cod broadcasting medias onair personalities are once again at the forefront of reaching out on a more personal level with members of our local communities. Pricing 2020 season gloucester whale watch in gloucester. Earning them a spot on the top 5 american whale watching tours by joshua horwitz, author of war of the whales. Local talent from stations wkpe cape country 104, wocn ocean 104. You can order a professional video of your tour from in the wild productions. Essex, manchester or manchesterbythesea, gloucester, and rockport. There are many beaches, parks and reservation lands along the north shore that are considered bird watching hot spots. You can check their webpage here or check their facebook page for additional details. Cape ann is a region of massachusetts north shore north of boston that consists of 4 towns. Experience one of the best whale sighting destinations in the world on this guided, 4hour whale watching cruise around the stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary. Temperatures and weather conditions can sometimes vary greatly from one part of cape cod to the next. But this portion of the coastline, which includes the towns of kleinmond, hermanus. Call 18008775110 for reservations or book online whale sightings are guaranteed click here for our new web site you should have high speed internet for this great site. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale.
Aug 04, 2009 celebrating over 35 years in the whale watching tour industry in historic gloucester, massachusetts. Our whale watch tours offer a unique and intimate alternative to the bigger ships. Gloucester whale watching deals in gloucester, ma groupon. As we have seen throughout this season, things have changed very rapidly. Cape ann whale watch coupons 60% off whale watching. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Sail our popular threetofourhour whale watch tours to view the worlds largest mammals surfacing, feeding, and breaching in the important feeding areas of. Gloucester is the largest town on cape ann and the epicenter for the regions fishing industry. You are guaranteed whale sightings on this whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund due to the wide variety of whale species whom migrate to the coast of gloucester, massachusetts every year to feed on the abundant natural. We are closest to the whales and do a sophisticated job of teaching our passengers about the whales, their environment, and the importance of preserving the ocean.
The complete online whale watch guide for cape ann, massachusetts. Miss cape ann we are proud to take you on our 100 foot miss cape ann. Whale watching, a favorite activity of visitors and locals, is at its best in gloucester, the closest point in massachusetts to the whale feeding grounds of stellwagen. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund due to the wide.
Whale watching on cape ann 7 seas whale watch, 7 seas wharf on route 127, gloucester, ma 01930 tel. Cape ann whale watch gloucester 2020 all you need to know. New england whale watch tours discover new england. Even on a hot day, bring a sweater or light jacket. Only three hours out of cape town, explore the beautiful, diverse and fynbosfilled. Whale watching in gloucester ma with cape ann whale watch.
What is exciting about whale watching is that no two trips are alike, even from morning to afternoon. Cape ann whale watch in gloucester, massachusetts provides guaranteed whale sightings for every whale watching tour out to stellwagen bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of gloucester deemed one of the top 5 whale watching destinations in the world by the world wildlife fund due to the wide variety of whale species whom migrate to the coast of gloucester. We are following orders from the governor of massachusetts and recommendations from the cdc to determine the best season start date. Because cape ann is so close to the feeding grounds, the whale watch boats reach the whales faster than from other ports, allowing you more time to view these gentle giants. At the end of cape ann, and splitting gloucester into two parts, is the annisquam river. Experience one of the best whalesighting destinations in the world on this guided, 4hour whalewatching cruise around the stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary. Gloucester whale watchwhale watching tour in gloucester. Get the best chance of seeing whales off the coast of gloucester, massachusetts, by booking this halfday whalewatch cruise. You may catch a glimpse of one of these gentle giants breaching out of the ocean while you enjoy lunch in kalk bay, take a stroll on camps. Cape ann whale watch, through with the ocean alliance ceta program cetacean education through awareness, is the only whale watch company in the northeast to feature a comprehensive. Atlantic yankee whale watch, 75w essex avenue, gloucester, ma 01930 tel. Cape ann includes the city of gloucester and the towns of essex, manchesterbythesea and rockport. This state of the art vessel was custom designed for whale watching and offers a safe, smooth ride, plenty of viewing space and ample seating for all. Cape ann whale watch is the area whale watching leader.
Whale watching tours in gloucester, ma cape anns marina resort. Click here to download the on the water dining menu. Cape ann whale watch coupons 60% off whale watching arts. Why choose 7 seas whale watch tours from gloucester ma. The southern right whale does not migrate in the same pattern as the humpback whales, but during the winter months the southern rights will move along the coastline seeking places to mate and shelter with their newborn calves they will enter and remain in bays and harbors for days at a time and then move slowly north or south. Whales, minke whales, northern right whales, pilot whales, northern right whales, sperm whales, sei whales, blue whales the largest whales sometimes seen around gloucester ma, fin whales, atlantic white sided dolphins, harbor porpoises and a variety of.
Most of them do so on the schooner or with cape ann whale watch. The humpback whale migration passing sydney takes place between april and december each year. We are a well established, family owned and operated boston whale watch adventure company in gloucester, massachusetts, now in our 60th season of cape ann whale watching excursions join us for an experience you will never forget. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural habitat. Although dates depend on the weather, the whalewatching season typically runs through october. Cape ann whale watch tour classes boston coursehorse. Updates from cape ann whale watch good morning gloucester. The whale watching season begins around april and ends in october, and here are a few hints on how to enjoy your trip. Cape ann whale watch 415 main st, gloucester, massachusetts 01930 rated 4. Every year from around august until late november, southern right whales come into the bays across the capes coastlines to breed and calve.
Best gloucester whale watching whale watching tours. Hermanus about two hours outside of cape town along the garden route, hermanus is famous for its whale watching. It is about 30 miles northeast of boston and marks the northern limit of massachusetts bay. Weve collected a variety of virtual tours and events that offer entertainment, meditation, good health, art, history, and. Traverse the beautiful rocky cape along the atlantic ocean and immerse yourself in seaside views dotted with historic lighthouses, beaches, classic new england architecture, hospitality and freshofftheboat seafood. I have had many people mention that they had been on a whale watch before and have seen nile in fact, if you whale watched in massachusetts last summer, chances are she was the whale you saw. Cape ann whale watch is the area leader in educational whale watching tourshaving conducted whale watching trips from gloucester, ma for over 34 years. Jul 02, 2015 day on the water with cape ann whale watch. Its a goodsized vessel measuring in at feet in total length, with comfy interior cabins, a wellstocked galley, and outdoor decks for upclose viewing.
A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. Each customer receives one adult ticket valid for any whalewatching trip during the 2015 season, beginning on april 19. One whale watching trip for one or two adults from 7 seas whale watch up to 40% off. Anchored by the city of gloucester, the nexus of the local fishing industry, other towns on cape ann include rockport, at the tip of the cape, and the towns of essex and manchesterbythesea, which are located where cape ann joins the mainland local culture. Most take 34 hours, heading out to the major whale feeding grounds of stellwagen bank national marine. The whale watching season begins in early may and it runs through october. May 01, 2020 whale watcher is a stateoftheart, highspeed, waterjet driven ship thats designed and built especially for whale watching.
The migrating population is named the group 5 southern hemisphere humpback whale population or the australian east coast humpbacks. Since 1979, the whalewatching pioneers of cape ann whale watch have escorted more than three quarters of a million spectators fascinated by the oceans magnificent leviathans on three to four hour treks 15 off the coast of gloucester ma. I knew this delay of the whale watching season was coming, but it still hurts. We had some extremely close looks, as the calf surfaced just off the port side and remained at the surface for quite a while. Here are some of our ideas for whale watching between august and november. Our whale watch general last 3 to 4 hours and are available mornings and afternoons. Cape ann whale watch how is cape ann whale watch abbreviated.
At one point, we could see almost the entire whale under the water, with an especially clear look at the fluke. The heart of new england whale watching, cape ann whale watch provides the cheapest, most. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. A 3d model of stellwagen bank allows people to better understand why. To give you a better idea of the conditions where you might be, we recommend you get the weather for the specific town where you intend to visit. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. Cape ann is a rocky cape in northeastern massachusetts, united states on the atlantic ocean. At one point, we could see almost the entire whale under the.
Whale watcher is a stateoftheart, highspeed, waterjet driven ship thats designed and built especially for whale watching. Many people feel the difference between us and other whale watch companies is first of all our vessel. More than once in 2014 the whales have stayed in a relatively small area for days at a time, only to travel far overnight. We invite you to explore gloucester and cape ann from the comfort of your own home. The high cliffs of the western cape provide an ideal vantage point for the seasonal whale watching of southern right whales and the seaside town of hermanus holds its annual whale festival in september in celebration of all things cetacean. In gloucester we have some of the best whale watch companies in the world. The day started out with an amazing look at a fin whale. A few reasons to choose bellamy for your cape cod whale watch.
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