Three to four hour excursion to view nature’s gentle giants feed and frolic. Only 15 miles off the coast of Gloucester.  All trips are fully narrated by a member of the Ocean Alliance (founded by the world renowned whale researcher Dr. Roger Payne).  Learn why whales breach and how we identify each humpback.  Let us explain the different feeding styles of the humpback whale. These are just some of the things you can learn from our ocean Alliance naturalist.

 

 

CAPTAIN RICHARD PINO has fished off the shores of Cape Ann for over twenty years.   Cape Ann, Massachusetts, includes the communities of Gloucester Ma. and Rockport Mass. and is a unique, old fishing port, just 30 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts.

7 Seas Whale Watch has been leading whale watching tours from Gloucester, MA for over 27 years. We are located in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester. Gloucester itself sits on the southern shore of a rocky cape called " Cape Ann",   and is just a forty-five minute drive north of Boston, MA.

The "Anni" departs from the Marina, and travels north up the Annisquam River, passes Wingersheek Beach, out past Annisquam Lighthouse to Ipswich Bay, and back. Our mates offer a light narration. Total cruising time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Our "Anni" is a pontoon boat. Stable, and smooth. Great for any age, and the whole family.

Join Us For An Experience You Will Never Forget!
Sail our popular three to four hour tour to view the world’s largest mammals surfacing, feeding, and breaching in the important feeding areas of Stellwagen Bank and Jeffreys Ledge. In season, these waters, a National Marine Sanctuary, provide some of the BEST WHALE WATCHING opportunities in the world. Our unique and awe-inspiring whale watching tours offer many great photo opportunities!

Through spring, summer, and the glory of the New England fall, we present timeless beauty in the midst of the everyday. May to October we offer regularly scheduled narrated cruises. Our cruises depart seven days a week at various times. We also offer special weekend cruises. Are you expecting visitors or looking for an escape for yourself? Make reservations or stop in and try your luck if you’re in the area.           

Our kayaks are stable and responsive, and are steered by a foot-controlled rudder system. Our guides are knowledgeable, courteous, and skilled on the water. They strive to ensure that you have the best time exploring with us. People of all ages and abilities can enjoy this sport. One trip, and you'll understand why sea kayaking has grown so popular and why folks keep coming back to Essex River Basin Adventures.

 

Operating since 1998, North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center offers sea kayaking tours, sales and rentals, island hopping, and bike rentals in the beautiful seaside village of Rockport Massachusetts. Our headquarters and outfitters are conveniently located on the picturesque waterfront area of Bearskin Neck. Join us for a day tour on the water, or take a leisurely tour throughout the town and surrounding countryside with a bike from our fleet of rentals. All of our equipment is new this year and ready to take you on a great paddling or biking adventure.

Come for a trip on the Lannon. Meet the crew in the office, get your tickets, then step aboard, cast off the lines, raise the sails, and have an adventure. As the trip comes to a close, the sails come down, the Lannon glides into the dock, and you pick up a t-shirt or cap at our store to remind you of the fun you had.

For over 60 years, Yankee Fleet has earned a reputation for great service, fun, and stewardship of our marine world. It was not until the mid 1970's that our journey to sea was for the purpose of viewing whales. It began with research for area colleges, and has grown to become a leading platform for research and education. 

Read whale watching testimonials from our Yankee Fleet friends!