Why Whale Watch from Gloucester
7 Seas Whale Watch
7 Seas Whale Watch
7 Seas Whale Watch
7 Seas Whale Watch
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A True New England Whale Watching Experience

Trusted by generations of guests since 1983

#2 On Tripadvisor’s List of Top Family-Fun in the World – Dec 2023

#1 North of Boston Small Business Award Winner 2025

The best experience from our entire Boston trip! We saw may whales, dolphins and sun fish. The weather was amazing. The snack shop inside was full of delicious offerings. The captain did a superb job of getting us extremely close to the whales and dolphins. I feel like the staff here go ABOVE and BEYOND for their guests to have the best experience ever.

— Carmen Walker

Incredible experience. We saw at least 3 different species of whales in large groups, including Minkes, Humpbacks, Fins (and their calf), and got to see groups of Fins feeding at least 7-8 times when they created bubble curtains and came up though it to gulp the fish they surrounded.

— West

This tour is amazing. I researched for quite some time, and feel I definitely made the right choice. If I were to go again…I’d pick this same group. The boat was great. Lots of room. Once we got out to the sanctuary, we were able to see some amazing whales. What’s even better, the captain made sure both sides of the boat got to see the whales. You didn’t have to rush back and forth or push and shove. Very knowledgeable staff, and extremely friendly.

— Steve Kellough

Our family loved it. The entire crew were so kind and gave exceptional education throughout the trip. We were notified immediately whenever a whale or shark was spotted. So many opportunities for pictures. Awesome seafood restaurant on the premises for after the ride.

— Sharon

Can’t rate this tour high enough. It was an excellent whale watch experience. We spotted a number of whales pretty close to our boat and took amazing pictures. The crew was really awesome and the ongoing commentary through out the tour was very informative. I would highly recommend the 7 Seas Whale Watch tour. Thumbs up.

— Samir Behara

A truly incredible experience with a completely professional and caring team. Everything about the whale watching experience with 7 Seas was excellent, from booking to departing home for the night. I would highly recommend 7 Seas Whale Watch.

— Josh Moore

My sister and I booked this trip because her lifelong dream was to see whales. We were not disappointed. The boat was amazing, the tour guide was so informative and knowledgeable. My sister had the trip off a lifetime. Thank you so much for this experience!

— Kelly Moffitt

Amazing experience! I’ve been whale watching plenty of times, but this was by far the closest encounter, and also the trip where I saw the most whales. Whales swam just a few feet from our boat—we counted at least 7–8 of them, plus a huge pod of dolphins. I’d love to come back again!

— Zifeng Tan

We’ve gone whale watching before, but never have we gotten this close to a whale — it was breathtaking. Our wildlife guide, Bailey, was fantastic and shared so much fascinating information about the whales. We left feeling like whale watching pros! This tour far exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone hoping to see whales up close.

— Lara Bircak

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Adults
18+ years
Children
3-17 years
Infant
Under 3 years
Seniors
55+ years
Student, Military & AAA
Must have a valid ID

Welcome Aboard the
Privateer IV

From Historic Gloucester to the Waters of Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary

Departing just 50 minutes north of Boston, we introduce thousands of passengers each year to the whales and marine wildlife found just miles from our Gloucester dock. Our daily whale watch trips run from mid-April through mid-October, offering an educational and inspiring experience in this remarkable marine sanctuary. Family-owned and operated for four generations, 7 Seas Whale Watch has worked from this very dock for over 70 years. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

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What You Could See on Your Whale Watch

The whales and marine wildlife we see are wild and untrained, so each trip is unique and sightings cannot be guaranteed. That said, the productive waters off Massachusetts often attract many species, giving us an over 99% sightings record!

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Departing from the Heart of Cape Ann

Located on Cape Ann, Gloucester’s historic working harbor provides one of the closest and best departure points for reaching the feeding grounds of Stellwagen Bank.