Spot whales and dolphins with expert narration on the Atlantic Ocean
4 Hours
4-hour whale watch, narration
Explore the Atlantic Ocean with narrated guidance as you look for whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Whale locations vary, so travel time to viewing grounds can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Cancel at least 72 hours before departure. No refunds are given for cancellations within 72 hours of departure. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: BSTXXE
Bring outside food on the whale watch, but leave coolers behind unless they are needed for an infant.
Consider motion-sickness medication. For best results, take one dose the night before and another on the morning of your trip.
Illegal drugs, including marijuana, are not allowed on the vessel.
54 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Travelers consistently rave about the entire experience here, from the friendly crew to the knowledgeable naturalists who can identify individual whales by name. The staff gets special shoutouts throughout reviews, with people mentioning crew members like Kaleigh, Charity, and Captain Chris who go above and beyond to make trips memorable. Multiple guests appreciated how the boat never feels overcrowded compared to Boston departures, giving everyone space to enjoy whale sightings without jockeying for position. The onboard food and drink selection surprises people in a good way, with reasonable prices and quality that exceeds typical tourist boat fare. Whale sightings seem reliably frequent, with most trips spotting multiple humpbacks, plus bonus encounters with dolphins, seals, and other marine life. The naturalists provide engaging commentary and often circulate afterward for personal Q&A sessions, making it both fun and educational. One reviewer noted a minor disappointment when the captain chose to follow a distant whale rather than staying with three nearby ones, but this was an isolated concern. The booking process runs smoothly, and their practical tips about bringing layers prove genuinely helpful since it gets noticeably cooler offshore. Several guests mentioned returning year after year or planning immediate return trips.
Simple to book, easy to find. Staff was awesome. You want a solid whale watch tour, go with this one. We saw two whales feeding for a long time and we got pretty darn close to them. The woman on the mic told us everything we wanted to know about what was going on around us. All around a great time. Don’t look further than this one.
Harrison
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026
Simple to book, easy to find. Staff was awesome. You want a solid whale watch tour, go with this one. We saw two whales feeding for a long time and we got pretty darn close to them. The woman on the mic told us everything we wanted to know about what was going on around us. All around a great time. Don’t look further than this one.
Harrison
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026
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