Whale Watching

Whale Watching & Nature Exploration

Imagine being up close and personal with a 50-foot, 66,000-pound humpback whale as it works with its pod to hunt mackerel and herring in the deep blue waters of the Atlantic. 

Experience whale watching off the coast of Cape Cod with guided excursions led by our experienced captains and crew. Guests can observe whales in their natural habitat just offshore, with opportunities to see breaching, diving, and feeding behaviors up close. Recently named one of the top six places in the world for whale watching, Cape Cod offers exceptional viewing conditions throughout the season.

Available aboard select vessels including Starlight, Starbright, and Starfish, with both shared and private charter options.

For reservations call 508.945.6871 well in advance to book.

 

Availability:

Usually from May to October when the whales migrate to the waters near Chatham.

Reservations

Call 508.945.6871 well in advance to book - our whale watching tours are highly in-demand and space is limited.

 

What to Bring

We recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat and a camera as well as an extra sweater or windbreaker as it's cooler on the water than on land.

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