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About this activity

Whale-Watching Cruise: Departing from Central Wharf in Boston, board a high-speed catamaran and embark on your 3-hour whale-watching cruise. Your expert captain will take you to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life.

From the three outdoor decks, you’ll get great opportunities to view dolphins, humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales and endangered right whales with the help of your naturalist guide, who’ll teach you about the behavior, conservation status and migration patterns of whales, dolphins and sea birds.

In between your whale sightings, relax in the comfortable, climate-controlled indoor cabin, which features state-of-the-art sound and video systems, the New England Aquarium Education Station and a galley offering food and beverages for purchase.

New England Aquarium Admission: Your Boston Super Saver also includes admission to the world-renowned New England Aquarium, a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation.

Exploring the aquarium at your own pace, you’ll discover fascinating exhibits, educational programs and activities perfect for the whole family. Get up close to sharks, stingrays, penguins, seals, turtles, jellyfish and more!

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Included

Boston Harbor Whale Watch Cruise aboard High-Speed Catamaran
See a variety of whales, including Humpbacks, Finbacks, and the critically endangered Right Whales
Visit Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures
Narrated by a New England Aquarium Naturalist as your Guide
Entry/Admission - New England Aquarium
Entry/Admission - Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Not included

Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The boat is wheelchair accessible, however the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible
Collect your tickets from the Will Call booth at the Whale Watch
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Written Maps/Guides are available at the Aquarium in the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese.

Features

Original

100%

Tourism

95%

Aquatic

55%

Cultural

45%

Reviews

4.7

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dougstearns47

4 | 2019-07-10

Saw a couple whales,. Can't always get great view because of design of boat and rude people(mostly foreign tourists that don't speak English) jumping in front of you. Good trip, bring a long sleeve shirt, it gets windy on boat. Beware, Boston is very expensive(food, parking, everything)

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Marian H

5 | 2016-10-09

This was my first whale-watching opportunity, and it was amazing! Our naturalist guide was very informative, the boat was comfortable and just the right size, and we saw lot of whales! They were surfacing, diving, and playing all around the boat. The aquarium is top-notch. Lots of beautiful and interesting exhibits. A great day overall!

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Kimberly A

5 | 2016-09-28

A great trip. I would recommend this to anyone who has 1/2 day to see the wonderful whales. We saw quite a few Humpbacks. The Tour guides were amazing and provided great information.

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Nancy Q

3 | 2016-08-28

Not enough places to sit, too many people fought over the few seats there were. I prefer getting closer to the Whales, and this boat was just too big to do that. Otherwise the staff was wonderful, the boat was clean and the day was gorgeous

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peggy m

5 | 2016-08-04

It was awesome. Saw so many whales the crew was fantastic. best 4 hours ever and got to share the experience with my friends.

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Deborah S

5 | 2016-07-25

Fabulous trip. Saw lots of whales weather was great . Everyone on the boat was very nice and helpful. They seemed to know a great deal about the whales and were happy to share their knowledge

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Kelly B

4 | 2016-07-24

The whale watching cruise was exceptionally amazing! We saw more whales than we could count. The staff did say this was unusual but they also said that they give rainchecks if everyone on the bus does not see a whale. The staff was very helpful, especially for those who experienced motion sickness. They were also very knowledgeable about the whales. We were a little bit disappointed in the aquarium. It was very crowded, there wasn't quite as much to see as we had hoped, and the traffic didn't flow very smoothly. They have one elevator and that's definitely not enough to service those who need it.

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Pradeep L

5 | 2016-07-12

We're adults but whale watching was the best part of our first Boston trip. The tour guarantees you see a whale or you get a voucher to come back anytime. We saw 3 adults and 3 humpback calves. Absolutely breathtaking and so close to the boat. Skip the aquarium if you've been to a big one before.

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