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begin your whale watching at the New England Aquarium dock, board a
high-speed catamaran, then head to the whale feeding grounds, just 30
miles east of Boston, where you're guaranteed some spectacular whale
watching!
Highlights
of the New England Aquarium Whale Watch tour:
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Whale watching
adventure aboard a high-speed catamaran |
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View dolphins, sea
birds and other marine life |
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Interact with
naturalists and educators onboard |
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Full-service snack and
concession bars |
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Whale sightings are
guaranteed on this family friendly tour |
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Seats and tables inside
the enclosed cabin areas |
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Fantastic Photo
Opportunities
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Welcome aboard the Voyager III for the New
England Aquarium Whale Watch tour. Enjoy the view as the high-speed
catamaran whisks you to the whale feeding grounds, just 30 miles east of
Boston.
Your destination is Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding
ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. This area is
home to several kinds of large whales, including Humpback whales, Finback
whales, Minke whales as well as Pilot whales and the critically endangered
Right whales. If you're lucky, the White Sided dolphins will also make an
appearance.
On this fun family voyage, whale sightings are guaranteed! New England
Aquarium is one of the leading marine conservation organizations in the
world. Let them show you what experience offers!
The last several years have been among the best on record, with passengers
regularly sighting more whales than usual on their trips. This is due in
large part to the return of high numbers of humpback whales to their
feeding grounds in the Stellwagen Bank. The return of the humpbacks is
tied to an increase in the population of their favorite food. Humpbacks
are expected to return in force over the next several years.
The New England Aquarium Voyager III whale watch vessel follows voluntary
guidelines provided by whale researchers, whale watch experts and
conservationists to avoid the possibility of harassment or injury to
whales while giving visitors a chance to see these amazing animals in
their natural habitat
In addition to providing great whale watching, there are naturalists
on-board to talk with you about the behavior, conservation status and
migration patterns of whales, dolphins and sea birds. You'll learn how to
identify different species, how scientists keep track of individual
animals and more.
Get your eTickets today and make your plans to come on a New England
Aquarium Whale Watch Tour! You might even see a whale watching you!
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Schedule: Tour operates from April to October. |
Tour dates and departure times.
April 4-5
Weekends: 11:00 am.
April 11- May 15
Weekdays: 10:00 am. Weekends: 11:30 am.
May 16 - Sept 13
Weekdays: 9:30 am, 1:30 pm. Weekends: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm.
May 23, 24, 30
Sunset Trip: 6:00 pm.
June 6,13, 20
Sunset Trip: 6:00 pm.
June 27 - Aug16
(Sat and Sun only) Sunset Trip: 6:00 pm.
Aug 22 - Sept 6
(Sat and Sun only) Sunset Trip: 5:30 pm.
Sept 14 - Oct 12
Weekdays: 11:30 am. Weekends: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm.
Oct 13 - 25
Weekdays: 11:30 am. Weekends: 11:30 am.
Holiday Schedule:
Patriots Day (April 20) 10:00 am.
Memorial Day (May 25) 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm.
Fourth of July (July 4) 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm.
Labor Day (Sept 7) 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm.
Columbus Day (Oct 12) 11:30 am.
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