Based on traveler reviews from 2012 to 2022 on Trip Advisor, this whale watching tour agency is the #1 local attraction. Since 1983, they have been introducing passengers to the various species of whales and marine wildlife that inhabit the waters just a few miles from their dock in historic Gloucester, Massachusetts. Their tours are designed to educate, inspire, and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the fragile marine environment.
The agency runs daily tours from mid-April to mid-October to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. The whales and marine wildlife observed are wild, untrained animals in their natural habitat. Each trip is unique as it is impossible to predict the quantity, species, and behavior of the whales and wildlife. However, the highly productive waters off the Massachusetts coast often attract a great number and variety of whales and other marine wildlife, which is why they have an over 99% sightings record.
The agency uses the PRIVATEER IV, the newest, most spacious, and cleanest whale watching boat in the Gloucester area. It is the only whale watch boat in Gloucester with an onboard GPS display for passengers to view throughout the trip. The PRIVATEER IV is fully US Coast Guard certified, inspected, and equipped with all the latest navigation and safety equipment. There simply is no better boat in the Gloucester/Cape Ann area.
One unique feature is that every Humpback whale has a unique fluke (tail) pattern, and that is how they identify the whales that you see on their trips. All of the photographs and videos you see on their website were taken aboard one of their whale-watching trips. Most were taken by one of their onboard naturalists, but many of the most beautiful photographs on this site were taken by their good friend Oktay Kaya who sails with them quite often.
Previous customers have highly praised their experience with this agency. One customer from Houston, Texas mentioned how they were well treated, wisely taught, and saw three different species of whales up close. Another customer from Alabama, who has visited 60 countries, stated that this whale watch excursion was the most memorable. These reviews highlight the agency's commitment to providing the best possible customer experience.
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