Cruise to Stellwagen Bank on a narrated 3–4 hour whale watch
3 to 4 Hours
Narrated tour, Heated cabin
Head out from historic Gloucester on the PRIVATEER IV for a narrated whale watching tour to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Enjoy views from the water with access to a heated cabin onboard.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Air temperatures on the water are typically 15 degrees cooler than on land.
All sales are final; no refunds. You can exchange for another day up to 24 hours prior to your trip. No-shows are not entitled to a refund. Typically sails rain or shine. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
Product ID: 3WWFRV
Check in at the ticket office no later than 45 minutes before departure. The boat leaves promptly at the scheduled time.
Dress for cooler air on the water (typically about 15 degrees cooler than on land). Bring a sweatshirt or jacket; sunglasses are also useful. A heated cabin is available onboard.
Use the municipal lots at the wharf. Parking is charged Monday through Saturday and is free on Sundays throughout Gloucester.
The Privateer IV is docked at 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, Ma 01930 (Next to the Gloucester House Restaurant in downtown Gloucester)
Absolutely amazing tour, the staff was very courteous and knowledgeable, they have a very high success rate with everything but guaranteeing that youll see marine life that youd hope. My wife and I ended our vacation on such a high note thanks to this tour that we booked and if for whatever reason you dont see anything they give you a voucher for another time out. We didnt expect to see too much with the weather today but were pleasantly surprised by a pod of 4 humpback whales and a pod of atlantic white sided dolphins which arent always seen. And at the end on the way back in my wife and I are sure we saw a great white swimming beneath the surface outside the wake of the boat.
Raymond Santiago
September 14, 2026
Absolutely amazing tour, the staff was very courteous and knowledgeable, they have a very high success rate with everything but guaranteeing that youll see marine life that youd hope. My wife and I ended our vacation on such a high note thanks to this tour that we booked and if for whatever reason you dont see anything they give you a voucher for another time out. We didnt expect to see too much with the weather today but were pleasantly surprised by a pod of 4 humpback whales and a pod of atlantic white sided dolphins which arent always seen. And at the end on the way back in my wife and I are sure we saw a great white swimming beneath the surface outside the wake of the boat.
Raymond Santiago
September 14, 2026
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