Summertime is the Best Time for a Massachusetts Whale Watch
With the weather getting warmer and the skies getting clearer, it’s high time to hit the high seas for a Massachusetts whale watch.
If you grew up in the Commonwealth like I did, and you were a grade school kid in the suburbs like I was, chances are you went out on a whale watch for a field trip. I feel like whale watches and Sturbridge Village were the big field trip options in the ’80s.
I’m pretty sure my Massachusetts whale watch field trip was in 6th grade. I remember we took a boat out of Gloucester. And I remember feeling a bit queasy. But I don’t remember seeing any whales. There was Pac Man on the boat, so I was watching ghosts, not whales.
Massachusetts Whale Watch Season is Back
The New England Aquarium Whale Watch has once again partnered up with Boston Harbor City Cruises. They kicked off another season of whale watch cruises on May 16. The season runs through late August, so you’ve got a nice stretch to get out on the water.
Bob Lawler, BHCC’s General Manager and Regional Vice President, stated: “Together with the New England Aquarium, we’re thrilled to continue to provide the unique opportunity…to see and learn about whales in their natural habitat. Each year, we welcome thousands of passengers aboard for an experience they’ll never forget.”
Massachusetts Whale Watch Info
Whale watches depart from 1 Long Wharf in Boston, right by the New England Aquarium. You’ll board a high-speed catamaran, destination Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. It’s a popular feeding ground for whales, dolphins, and other marine animals.
The boat has a full bar and light snacks available for purchase. This is good, as your trip will take around 3-4 hours. So plan accordingly. And head over here for more information and to purchase tickets.