Whale Watching Tours In MA Solar Power Energy Generation Guide
Whale Watching Tours In MA For American And International Lovers Of The Gentle Giants
By Genevieve Thomson
Whale watching tours in MA generally happen in Gloucester,
Boston, Cape Cod or Provincetown. Gloucester is America’s
oldest sea port, home to America’s oldest art colony
and hosts a diverse array of cultural attractions.
It makes sense, then, that many people would want to
visit this fun town for their whale watching cruise.
Forty minutes south, Boston is a world-class destination
that invites over one million international visitors
and over 16 million American travelers each year.
Boston is often heralded for its shopping, gay-friendliness,
luxury living for budget prices, colonial architecture
and family activities, and is said to feature "the
best in America in one small package."
Top Tourist Activity Is Whale Watching
You may also want to review and check out Cape Cod,
with its breathtaking coastal drives, or Provincetown,
with its stunning beaches and museums. Whale watching
is naturally among the top tourist activities in any
of these Massachusetts areas.
Gloucester whale watching tours are popular because
the city is conveniently situated 12 miles from Stellwagen
Bank and 8 miles from Jeffrey’s Ledge, which are two
prime whale feeding grounds.
High Probability Your Will See Whales, Dolphins, Seals And Sea Turtles
In these areas, there is a 99% chance you’ll see minke,
finback, sperm, sei, beluga, humpback and blue whales,
in addition to dolphins, harbor seals, sea turtles and
marine birds.
There are many popular tour operators out of Gloucester,
including the award-winning 7 Seas Whale Watch (www.7seas-whalewatch.com),
the family-owned Captain Bill and Sons (www.captbillandsons.com)
and the experienced Cape Ann Whale Watch (www.caww.com).
Long Established And Trusted Sources Of Whale Knowledge
Forty minutes south, Boston whale watching tours in
MA are also popular because many of the tour operators
are long-established and trusted sources of whale knowledge.
Your whale watching trip may depart from Long Wharf,
Rowes Wharf or Central Wharf and most tours cost around
$45 for a 3 to 4 hour tour.
The boats are spacious, often fitting 100 people, and
include galleys with snacks and drinks, as well as multiple
viewing decks. The local whale species in Stellwagen’s
Bank, including humpbacks, minkes and finbacks, are
so prevalent that local cruise operators guarantee a
sighting or the next trip is on them! Fore more information
on a Boston whale watching tour, visit www.bostonharborcruises.com,
www.massbaylines.com
or www.harborexpress.com/whalewatch.
Its close proximity to the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary makes the Provincetown port the best
place to take whale watching tours in MA.
See The Gentle Giants From The Beach
Most of the Boston tours spend 45 minutes or so cruising
down to whale territory, but visitors to Provincetown
can often see the gentle giants breeching from the beach.
On your whale watching cruise, you may see humpback,
finback, right and minke whales, as well as marine birds,
dolphins and sea turtles.
A popular operator is Dolphin Fleet, which runs a comfortable
100-passenger vessel with indoor and outdoor decks,
not to mention a galley offering full breakfast, lunch
and cocktail menus. For more information you can visit
www.whalewatch.com
or www.provincetowntourismoffice.org.
About the Author:
Genevieve Thomson has written a number of articles on
Our Living Planet, Solar Power and Renewable Energy including
Endangered Animals,
Save The Earth,
Water Conservation,
Whale Watching Trips,
Solar Power System,
Solar Thermal Systems,
Alternative Power Systems,
Hybrid Car,
Recycling Programs.
Look out for new articles as they become available on this site.
Little Known Whale Watching Cruise Facts.....
What other activities can I participate in while on
a whale watching cruise?
A whale watching cruise is not
just for watching whales though that is the primary
reason you are going. If you are on a weeklong cruise
you are going to have some downtime from whale
watching.
This is a perfect opportunity
to enjoy some of the shipboard activities. Most cruise
ships have dance classes, casinos and even rock walls
you can scale for a great workout. There is always something
going on so you are sure not to be
bored.
If you still want to check out
wildlife many do take the time to have informational
classes on other aquatic life in the area which you
will be traveling. You may get the opportunity to check
out dolphins, sharks and all manner of sea
life.
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