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…
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
  • Surcharges on fuel
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…

Location
63 Rogers St
Rogers Street
Located next to the Gloucester House Restaurant. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to departure time. Late arrivals are not entitled to a refund.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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ChloƩ
Aug 18, 2025
4h of fun - Amazing trip! We had the chance to see two whales and twenty dolphins! The town is very cute.
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200eveg
Aug 3, 2025
Best Whale watching EVER! - This trip was FANTASTIC!!!! Whale watching has been a bucket list of mine for so many years and I’ve tried twice before to see them-once in Iceland and once in Maine with no success… I saw this place had guaranteed sightings and I was skeptical, but they surpassed my expectations and not only showed us many whales but they were very educated with what we were seeing and pointing things out about each individual whale. The staff was extremely friendly, they spoke individually to each passenger to ensure we were feeling ok and to answer any questions we had. The boat was spotless and the best part is the boat can hold up to 300 people but they only book 150 people so no one was overcrowded and everyone had a spot for whale viewing. They turned the boat from port side to starboard side to ensure the best viewing possibilities for everyone. I never expected to get sooo close to them either. I had brought a Nikon camera and it wasn’t even needed-a cell phone was close enough! Absolutely amazing experience and I highly recommend this company out of any boat in Gloucester, MA!!!!
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1099bike
Aug 2, 2025
What an incredible experience! - We all had an incredible time! We were able to watch unobstructed views of whales close enough that a phone camera was sufficient. Our telephoto lenses were always on the closest settings. The professionalism of the crew and the education provided were incredible. The ship was spotless and had any food / snack needs ready to go.
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95evelynw
Jun 19, 2025
So much fun! - We saw 6 humpback whales. The crew was great. Had an awesome time. Be sure you have a hoodie and rain jacket as it gets a little cool out there on the water and there's spray from the water. Don't recommend wearing shorts, dresses or flip flops deck gets wet. We did all of the above and were quite comfortable. But there were many that didn't and were miserable. Enjoy...great experience
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Charlotte_s
Jun 13, 2025
Experience - It was a great experience, got splashed a lot but, part of the fun.. the whale and crew were amazing. Keep up the good work.
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Richard_b
Jun 13, 2025
Best experience - We had the best time Great crew even stayed out longer to get the full experience seen lots of whales
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Alain
May 27, 2025
Gloucester Whale Outing - Great outing, everything was there, the weather, the sea and the chance to see many marine animals. The boat is obviously very well maintained, the staff is qualified and pleasant. The only downside for me is the lack of seating on the upper deck which forces passengers to sit on the ground and the lack of protection from the relative wind which chills when sitting on the benches placed on either side of the boat.
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E2015wrkristenk
Jul 29, 2024
Seven seas whale watch - The whale watch was amazing. It was a beautiful sunny day on the ocean. We saw four adult humpback whales as well as a mama and her calf. We did see a sunfish and a basking shark, as well as a thin tail whale.. very informative and affordable less than the other competitors, the boat also wasn’t extremely packed like the others we saw!! We would definitely book again and recommend it four stars
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Maryrq4475tw
Jul 28, 2024
Whale watching at its best - It was an experience that my grandchildren will be talking about for a long time... Whales galore, Dolphins so much to see and take in. As advertised we saw whales
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Nanaluluclammer
Jul 28, 2024
BEST EVER!! - The BEST WHALE WATCH! !Nice clean vessel with lots of space for viewing and not overcrowded. Staff members and crew were very knowledgeable and accommodating. The whole experience was stellar We saw lots of whales!! I highly recommend
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).