To Do Today: New England Aquarium Whale Watch
Whale sightings are guaranteed on each New England Aquarium whale watch. Humpback whales, like the one being photographed, can reach the size of a school bus. Photo by bhc-whalewatch on Tumblr
To Do Today: New England Aquarium Whale Watch
Custom catamarans offer a chance to view humpback, finback, minke, and pilot whales in their natural habitat
What?
New England Aquarium Whale Watch.
When?
Tours leave daily through November 12: Monday to Friday at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, noon, and 2:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, noon, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5 pm.
Where?
One Long Wharf, Boston.
How much?
Tickets: $65 for adults, $57 for seniors, $45 for children 3 to 11 years old, and free for children under 3 years old. Purchase tickets online here.
Why should I go?
How’s this for an unforgettable summer outing? A chance to see acrobatic humpback whales, as well as finback, pilot, minke, and critically endangered right whales, along with white-sided dolphins and seabirds. Through a partnership with the New England Aquarium and Boston Harbor City Cruises, custom whale watch catamarans take up to 400 passengers on a speedy boat ride, topping out at 37.5 mph, to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for marine life.
The outings last approximately four hours. The aquarium guarantees whale sightings on each journey. (On the off chance that guests do not see a whale, free tickets are provided for a future tour.)
As passengers make their way to the sanctuary, they can capture views of marine life on one of the boat’s three viewing decks. The interior cabin also allows visitors to rest in a climate-controlled area. A snack bar, featuring hot pretzels, popcorn, fruit, and beverages, is also available. Boats do not go out in high seas, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Visitors who want to spend the entire day surrounded by aquatic animals can spend more for tickets that offer admission to both the whale watch and the New England Aquarium.
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