Why You Should Go...

Go on an exciting nature adventure with 7 Seas Whale Watch and visit some of the world's largest and most endangered animals in their natural habitat. Gloucester is the ideal place to go whale watching. It is the closest port to two principal feeding grounds for the great whales, Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey's Ledge, which comprise the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Experience the PRIVATEER IV, the area's newest and most comfortable vessel. Enjoy onboard GPS and chart plotters for passengers to view during the trip, information stations about whales and their environment, comfortable accommodations with a large inside cabin, and a full-service galley and bar.

7 Seas Whale Watch, now in its thirty-fourth year, has been chosen Editor's Pick for "Best Whale Watching in New England." Still, Yankee Travelers Magazine was named the "Boston A-List" winner for Best Whale Watch in 2014 and has been the top-rated Gloucester whale watch on "Trip Advisor" for the past five years.

Why You Should Go...

Go on an exciting nature adventure with 7 Seas Whale Watch and visit some of the world's largest and most endangered animals in their natural habitat. Gloucester is the ideal place to go whale watching. It is the closest port to two principal feeding grounds for the great whales, Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey's Ledge, which comprise the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Experience the PRIVATEER IV, the area's newest and most comfortable vessel. Enjoy onboard GPS and chart plotters for passengers to view during the trip, information stations about whales and their environment, comfortable accommodations with a large inside cabin, and a full-service galley and bar.

7 Seas Whale Watch, now in its thirty-fourth year, has been chosen Editor's Pick for "Best Whale Watching in New England." Still, Yankee Travelers Magazine was named the "Boston A-List" winner for Best Whale Watch in 2014 and has been the top-rated Gloucester whale watch on "Trip Advisor" for the past five years.

What You Should Know...

Open: Seasonally: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Hours:

8:00am - 6:00pm, Daily

Cost: Less than $50

Payment: Cash, Travelers Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, AAA Members, Military

Access: Service Animals, Pets

Parking: Paid On-site, Street, Bus

Available: Guided Tour, Restaurant, Bar, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Gift Shop

Plenty of parking options are available on or very close to the dock.

Gloucester is situated directly between Stellwagen Bank and Jeffery's Ledge, which are just 12 and 8 miles, respectively, from Gloucester Harbor. No other port in Massachusetts has quicker access to these important whale feeding areas.

7 Seas is located in the heart of downtown Gloucester, MA. Before or after the whale watch, explore downtown Gloucester's shops and some of the best dining options in town.

Whales can eat more than 3,000 pounds of fish each day (well over 1,000,000 calories) while in New England Waters. Whales are also seen on over 98% of whale watching trips departing from Gloucester.

7 Seas is a family business. Three generations of career captains have worked from the dock for more than seven decades.

Every 7 Seas trip is staffed by a professional marine biologist who narrates the trip. 7 Seas is also in partnership with Ocean Alliance, a worldwide advocate for the preservation of whales and their environment started by Dr. Robert Paine, noted for discovering the songs of Humpback whales.