Seal and Whale Watching

Boat tour Chatham, Massachusetts, United States

What to expect

Seal and Whale Watching in Chatham, Massachusetts is a popular destination for whale watching and seal watching. The area is known for its rich feeding grounds, including Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, which attracts a large percentage of the world's whale population annually. Visitors can take guided tours to see humpbacks, finbacks, minke whales, Atlantic porpoise, basking sharks, sea turtles, and more. The whale watching season typically runs from mid-April to October, with peak migration period from June to September. Tours usually last 3-4 hours and are led by experienced naturalists. It's recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a jacket, binoculars, and a camera to make the most of the experience

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a whale watching tour from Monomoy Island Ferry to see the whales off the eastern shore of Chatham, and we saw some Minke, Finback, Humpback whales, white-sided dolphins, and sea turtles

Highlights: The kids were so excited to see the whales and dolphins, and we all enjoyed the beautiful views of the ocean ✨