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    White Shark & Whale Watching Cruise From Plymouth

    7–8 hour white shark and whale expedition with onboard experts

    4.5 stars• 372 reviews
    From$212/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    7 to 8 Hours

    Includes

    Naturalists, Wildlife viewing

    Highlights

    Head out from Plymouth, Massachusetts for a full-day trip with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC). Learn from onboard experts as you search for whales, white sharks, seabirds, and other marine life.

    • Depart from Plymouth, Massachusetts for 7 to 8 hours on the water
    • Learn from onboard experts from WDC and AWSC
    • Spot marine wildlife from a raised-view whale watch vessel
    • Support WDC and AWSC through this annual fundraising expedition
    • Bring your own meals and non-alcoholic drinks in 2026
    • Plan for weather and sea conditions to affect routes and timing

    What's Included

    • Onboard naturalists

    Things to know

    No glass containers are allowed onboard. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    Cancellation Policy

    Refunds (minus a $25/ticket service fee) up to 30 days before the event. If the operator cancels due to poor weather, you get a full refund minus the $25/ticket service fee.

    FAQs

    Boarding starts at 7:30 AM, and the boat departs promptly at 8:00 AM.

    Meals are not included in 2026. Bring your own breakfast item, lunch, snacks, and water. You can also bring your own non-alcoholic drinks.

    No glass containers are allowed onboard.

    Meeting details

    Plymouth, MA

    Experience provided by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
    Experience provided by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

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    Person

    $212

    All Ages

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
    372 reviews•Google Maps

    This nonprofit shark conservation center runs as a compact, self-guided experience where knowledgeable volunteers and staff are stationed throughout to answer questions and share their enthusiasm for shark research. Visitors consistently praise how friendly and informative the team is, clearly passionate about their conservation mission. The exhibits cover local shark populations with interactive elements like a sand table that demonstrates feeding patterns, plus there's a popular outdoor activity where kids can dig for real shark teeth and have them turned into necklaces for a small additional fee. It's a quick visit rather than an all-day attraction, but most find it worthwhile for the educational value and the chance to support active shark research. Advanced reservations are recommended since they do enforce closing times strictly. The gift shop offers quality shark-themed items, with purchases supporting ongoing conservation work. Perfect for families wanting to learn about Cape Cod's shark ecosystem while contributing to a good cause.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 2
    5/5

    Amazing place and amazing workers & volunteers. Great cause to support!

    Photo of Kurt Falter

    Kurt Falter

    September 4, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Amazing place and amazing workers & volunteers. Great cause to support!

    Photo of Kurt Falter

    Kurt Falter

    September 4, 2025

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