New England Aquarium Whale Watch

Your Boston Whale Watch excursion will be led by professional researchers from the Whale Center of New England, New England’s leading authority on whale populations. These knowledgeable guides will answer questions, narrate the tour, and assist passengers in knowing where to look to spot the beautiful whales.

Boston Harbor Cruises offers you the most appealing opportunity to sail in their midst of the whales and marvel at the giant mammals that dominate the depths of our oceans. Here’s a little preview of the creatures you may behold on your Boston Whale Watch voyage:

• Humpback Whales: These absolutely stunning long-flippered ocean giants are named for the arch their back makes as they prepare to dive to the depths of the ocean floor. Until you’ve seen one, you can’t fathom the size and sheer beauty of these whales.
• Finback Whales: These behemoth whales are second in size only to Blue Whales, measuring in at 40-70 feet long and weighing up to 40 tons as adults.
• Minke Whales: The most populous whale in the world, Minkes are smaller, dolphin-like baleen whales (meaning they filter water and nutrients through a “baleen”, or whalebone).
• White Sided Dolphins: These playful creatures are only found in the waters of the North Atlantic, between New England and Norway, and feed on solitary creatures like squid, rather than schools of fish, as whales do.

Your Boston Harbor Cruise Whale Watch promises to be…a whale of a time (well, it had to be said), and you will leave with a newfound appreciation for the grace of the mammals that swim beneath the surface of the cold Atlantic. Enjoy the views from your high-speed catamaran as you cruise out to the deep waters!

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