Boston Whale Watching Expedition Cruise - Take a Ride on Boston's 3 Hour Whale Watch

Boston Whale Watching Expedition- Fully Guided

Looking for a whale watch that requires less travel time, offers the most comfortable ride available and gives you more time viewing some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent creatures. Look no further!

This is Boston's only Three-Hour Whale Watch Cruise aboard high-speed catamarans. This cruise will get you to and from the whales in less time, which allows you more time to watch the whales. And, all trips are narrated by professional researchers from the Whale Center of New England, the regions foremost authority on our whale population.

The cruise catamarans feature 3 outside decks for optimum viewing capability. Inside you will find climate controlled cabin space with cushioned seating, tables, state-of-the-art audio-visual, and a galley offering snacks and beverages for purchase.�

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Whale Watch Expedition - Fully Guided and Narrated

One of the whales you're likely to spot during a Boston Harbor Cruises Whale Watch is the humpback. These Northern hemisphere humpbacks reach an average length of 50 feet, and a weight of about 37 tons! Sadly, they're also among the most endangered, and it's estimated that only 8 percent of their original population remains.

The humpback got its name because of the way its back arches out of the water when getting ready to take a deep dive. "Megaptera" is its true scientific name, which means "large-winged", in reference to its long flippers.

Each Humpback has distinct black and white markings on its fluke (tail). Since no two flukes are alike, scientists use these markings to distinguish one humpback from another.

When humpbacks are leaping up into sight, we're sorry to say they're not doing it to put on a show for you. It's actually called "lunge feeding" - a method they use to plow through heavy areas of food with their mouths open wide and ready for catches. While you're taking pictures, they're dining on schooling fish like anchovies, cod and capelin.

Humpbacks are also famous for what we've come to know as their "singing". These mammals can put Pavarotti to shame: they're capable of hitting octaves that include frequencies we humans can't pick up. Male humpbacks are the divas in this species, with songs lasting as long as a half hour - and then repeated with slight changes. While singing, the whale floats essentially motionless and head down in the water. The purpose of the song is believed related to mate attraction, and possibly male dominance/aggression behavior. Scientists also believe humpbacks communicate by slapping the water with their fins and tail flukes, which create noise and can be heard from far away under water.

Whale Watching Expedition - Groups
April - October: Daily Departures - See "Other Info" for detailed Schedule

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2009 Whale Watch Schedule

April 11 - April 26

• Weekends - 10:30am

April 27 - May 17

• Weekdays - 10:00am
• Weekends - 10:30am

May 18 - June 14

• Weekdays - 10:00am
• Weekends - 10:30am, 2:30pm

June 15 - June 26

• Weekdays - 10:00am, 12:00pm
• Saturdays - 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
• Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am, 2:30pm

June 27 - September 7

• Weekdays - 10:00am, 12:00pm
• Saturdays - 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 5:30pm
• Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm

September 8 - September 20

• Weekdays - 10:00am
• Weekends - 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm

September 21 - October4

• Weekdays - 10:00am
• Weekends - 10:30am, 2:30pm

October 5 - October 30

• Weekdays - 10:00am
• Weekends - 10:30am

Departure Location: Boston Harbor Cruises Ticket Center and Landing at #1 Long Wharf Boston MA, 02110. Click here for a Google Map Link

What should I bring: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or sneakers and bringing along a light sweater or jacket. Sunscreen and sunglasses are a must, and don't forget your camera or binoculars.

When is the best time to go whale watching: April through October is great for whale whale watching. The time of day you go makes no difference in whale sightings or activity; it is just a matter of convenience for you.

What happens if I go on a whale watch but we don't see any whales: Whale sightings at on any whale watch are fully guaranteed. If there are no whale sightings on your trip, you will receive a free ticket for a future whale watch.

Is there food on board: We have a cash snack bar and full liquor bar on board. Our food selection includes chips, cookies, crackers, nutrition bars, candy, soft drinks, juices, bottled water, hot dogs and cold sandwiches.

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Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy:

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. No Shows are charged 100% In the event the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.