Boston Whale Watching Cruise Solar
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Boston Whale Watching Cruise With Outdoor Decks And Comfortable Cabins
By Genevieve Thomson
A Boston whale watching cruise is something you don’t
want to miss! Whales are so prevalent around the Boston
area that most tour operators offer sighting guarantees.
You’ll witness a good assortment of humpback, minke
and finback whales, as well as white-sided dolphins
on your adventures from April through October.
On your trip, be sure to wear sneakers, jeans, a t-shirt,
a sweater, a raincoat, gloves and a hat, since it’s
always colder out on the water.
A lot of opportunities to go on a whale watching trip
are available 40 minutes north of Boston in Gloucester,
Massachusetts. However, Boston Harbor Cruises offer
a popular three-hour whale watching cruise from Long
Wharf (one block from Faneuil Hall).
Narrator Describes Behaviour And Migratory Patterns
Of Whales
Each trip features narration from whale research professionals
from the Whale Center of New England, the region’s foremost
authority on whale populations, so you’ll be sure to
learn all about the behavioral and migratory patterns
of the whales.
Each Boston whale watching tour takes place aboard
a high-speed catamaran so most of your time will be
spent watching the whales, rather than getting out to
sea.
Outdoor Decks And A Climate Controlled Cabin
The boat features three outdoor decks, a climate-controlled
cabin with cushioned seating, a state-of-the-art video
system and free Wi-Fi, as well as a galley with food
or beverages. You may see humpbacks, minkes and finback
Whales, as well as white-sided dolphins.
Tickets are $39.95 for adults, $35.95 for seniors and
$31.95 for children ages 4 to 12. For more information,
visit www.bostonharborcruises.com.
On Board Concession Bar
Board the Voyager III catamaran for another great Boston
whale watching cruise. Water Transportation Alternatives
Inc. works in conjunction with the famous New England
Aquarium to offer one of the oldest (and best) whale
research programs in the country.
This sailing vessel is specially designed for whale
watching, with multiple decks, ample indoor seating,
an onboard concessions bar (serving snacks, drinks and
cocktails) and fast speeds to get you out to the whales
in no time at all.
Save With Online Booking
You’ll journey to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary,
a prime feeding ground for finback, minke, pilot and
humpback whales, and the critically-endangered right
whales. It’s not unusual to see white-sided dolphins
frolicking alongside the ship too.
Tickets are sold April through mid-October and cost
$44.95 for adults and $30.18 for children, with a five
dollar savings if booked online at www.bostontours.us/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=10521.
Finback Whale Can Grow To 70 Feet
Even though there are many Boston whale watching cruise
operators, you will likely see the same type of whales
time and time again. The finback whale is second in
size only to the blue whale, with bodies reaching 70
feet in length and weights up to 70 tons.
This dark blue-gray and white whale is known as one
of the most mournful, baritone singers beneath the sea
and can cruise up to 35 miles per hour, often halting
to inspect a stopped whale watching boat.
Dark Gray Humpback Whales Are An Endangered Species
The dark gray humpback whale has one of the chunkier
bodies with identifying knob-like bumps on their head.
These expert singers are capable of a wide range of
tones and are the most acrobatic of whales, with jumping,
slapping the tail, waving and breaching.
They are also among the most endangered species in
the world, with an estimated 2,000 to 4,000 left in
the wild. The minke is the smallest of the baleen whales,
with dark gray coloring, characteristic white markings
on its flippers and two blow-holes.
About the Author:
Genevieve Thomson has written a number of articles on
solar power and renewable energy including
Solar Power System,
Wind And Solar Power,
Solar Thermal,
Alternative Power Systems,
Alternative Energy Sources, Alternative
Fuel Vehicles, Curbside
Recycling, Deforestation,
Forest
Ecosystems, Recycling
Programs, Reduce
Reuse Recycle.
Look out for new articles as they become available on
this site.
Little Known Whale Watching Cruise Facts.....
What time of year is best for a whale watching cruise?
If you are going to take a whale
watching cruise you have to check with the individual
cruise line to see when they depart. Most major cruise
lines do offer whale watching cruises but they are only
during certain period of the year.
The most common time to go on
a cruise where you can see whales is during the early
spring months and the late fall months depending on
the hemisphere. Weather does play a huge part in where
and when a cruise line departs from so you need to double
check with the cruise line first.
You definitely would not want
to take an Alaskan cruise in the middle of winter because
of the ice floes and packs that can occur near the Bering
Strait.
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