Whale watching in Massachusetts
2 towns and 4 operators, with the months each species is around. Listed trips run from $68 to $75 per person.
When to go, town by town
Dark squares are peak months for at least one species, light squares are the rest of the season.
| Town | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Trips from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape CodHumpback whale | January: quiet | February: quiet | March: quiet | April: quiet | May: in season | June: in season | July: in season | August: in season | September: in season | October: in season | November: quiet | December: quiet | $75 |
| GloucesterHumpback whale, Fin whale, Minke whale | January: quiet | February: quiet | March: quiet | April: in season | May: in season | June: in season | July: in season | August: in season | September: in season | October: in season | November: quiet | December: quiet | $68 |
Every operator in Massachusetts, cheapest trip first
| Operator | What you get | Town | From | Length | Group | If no whales | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whale Watch |
$68 per adult |
About 3 to 4 hours |
Voucher for a free whale watch, usable any time in the future, if no whales are seen | Check dates | |||
Whale Watch |
$68 per adult |
3 to 4 hours |
If no whales are seen, your party can return free for life until you do; no refunds | Check dates | |||
Whale Watch |
$75 per adult |
About 3.5 to 4 hours |
Free transferable pass for a future trip if no whales are seen; passes never expire | Check dates | |||
Whale Watch |
Not listed |
3 to 4 hours |
Sightings guaranteed; if none, paying passengers get a pass for a future trip, not a refund | Check dates |
Each operator's cheapest listed trip, from its own website on October 21, 2026. How we compare.
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