Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary: Embrace the Sea Life with 7 Seas Whale Watch

Experience the wonders of Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary with 7 Seas Whale Watch. Guaranteed whale sightings, stunning harbor views, and a comfortable, safe journey await you aboard the Privateer IV.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 63 Rogers St - Trip Advisor’s #1 local attraction. 7 Seas Whale Watch has had the privilege of introducing thousands of passengers to the many species of whales and marine wildlife that inhabit the waters from Cape Ann and out to the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. Our trips run from mid-April to mid-October and are designed to educate, inspire and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of our fragile marine environment. We are a family business
  • Three generations of career captains have worked from this very dock for more than 7 decades. We have a love and respect for the marine environment and a passion for providing the best possible customer experience for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you on the water.
What's Included
  • Onboard naturalist guide
  • 3.5 to 4-hour excursion
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • $5 DOLLAR FUEL SURCHARGE PER PASSENGER
Additional Information

Guaranteed Sightings! Positioned in the center of historic downtown Gloucester, MA and in one of the most active parts of Gloucester harbor, 7 Seas Whale Watch provides an immersive experience. From the moment you step onto the Privateer, you will find yourself amidst the bustle of Gloucester’s vibrant waterfront. You can witness fishing boats offloading their catch, see lobster men loading and placing their traps, and possibly spot some local wildlife like Harbor and Gray seals, as well as diverse bird species. The excursion begins with cruising around Gloucester Harbor, initiating at Cape Pond Ice (familiar to many from Wicked Tuna) and concluding at the Dog Bar Breakwater. A standard trip lasts around 3-4 hours, but could extend depending on the feeding location of the whales. Although the Privateer IV has the capacity for 300 passengers, we restrict bookings to 150 to prioritize passengers’ comfort and safety. The boat features restrooms, a food galley, and a bar.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Due to unusually high fuel prices, we have had to add a $5 FUEL SURCHARGE. This surcharge will be collected at the window upon check-in for each passenger in your party. This purchase does not include the fuel surcharge.
Location
63 Rogers St
Rogers Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jill_j
Jul 10, 2024
A Whale of An Experience! - This was such a great experience. From check-in to disembarking the boat, we felt welcome. Everything was smoothly run and passion for what they do radiated off of every 7 Seas team member. The naturalist on board was a wonderful guide, full of insights and interesting tidbits of knowledge. She graciously visited with each guest on board at some point during the tour. The whole crew clearly knows what they are doing because we saw so many whales! Two different species plus a shark! The whales were surfacing alongside the boat and the captain deftly navigated so all on board would get a close up view! Highly recommend and well worth the money spent!
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Saibrahmani_k
Jul 5, 2024
Best thing - Very wonderful trip and they know the best way of whale watching. All of our friends really loved the experience
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Ryan_f
Jul 3, 2024
Perfect Day - Great trip. Great crew. Another check mark for my wife’s bucket list. The captain put us in the perfect spot.
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Paula_r
Jun 25, 2024
Must Do!!! - Truly wonderful. We saw multiple whales and dolphins! Kids ages 6 to 10 loved as well as the adults.
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Lucia0203
May 28, 2024
Amazing - Amazing we saw two whales. The speaker was very knowledgeable loved all the history on the whales. I would definitely go again.
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Daytrip45432726069
May 7, 2024
If you are looking for whale watch PICK THIS ONE - EXCELLENT. All of the crew was super nice, and educating on what we were seeing. We Saw FOUR different types of whales and dolphins swam right under the boat! It was incredible! Best part of our honeymoon!
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Tobirosi92
May 2, 2024
Spectacular and educational excursion - - Super friendly staff whose enthusiasm about seeing a whale is obvious. - Lots of information about the whales and their behavior. - Reasonable prices for drinks and snacks on board. - 4 whales of the same species spotted.
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Davidstjude
Jul 23, 2023
Always 7 Seas - My wife and I travel 7 hours to whale watch, and its always 7 Seas!!! The have the bestr crew, they are like family, and we have made so many friendships aboard the Privateer IV
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Janie
Nov 9, 2022
The highlight of our trip! - The 7 Seas Whale Watch blew us away. We went on their last day of the season and got pretty lucky with what we were able to find in the wild. We were able to get right up next to two humpback whales, see multiple other humpbacks, see some porpoise and have dolphins ride in our wake, we even saw a minke whale. It was stunning. I would suggest spending your time up top, as you get the best views up there of both sides of the ship. The tour guide was very informative and made the trip feel like a true safari. Highly suggest this experience. Will definitely do this again if we are ever in the area.
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Heatherqamar
Sep 12, 2022
One of the Best in New England! - I've lived in the area over 30 years, and I try to whale watch at least once a year, so I've gone with many different companies. The one I keep coming back to, and take guests to without question, is 7 Seas Whale Watch. Their many years of experience show in everything from the cast off the dock to the landing at the end. They Are highly ethical - strictly following laws regarding interaction - and yet work hard to get you the best views and experiences. Each whale watch is unpredictable - these are wild animals living free in the ocean - but once again, the experience 7 Seas has behind it, blended with their excellent communication with other operators and look outs almost always guarantee you'll see something wonderful. Their naturalist on board provides plenty of educational information and they don't overload the boats like some others do, making it possible to switch from side to side to get better views.
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