New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise from Boston, MA

Set sail aboard a speedy catamaran to the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary for the Boston whale watching cruise experience of a lifetime! Located just 25 miles east of Boston, Stellwagen is a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. This 842-square-mile (682-square-nautical-mile) marine sanctuary is home to many species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes, and the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.

Boston Harbor Cruises has teamed up with the New England Aquarium for this 3.5 to 4-hour whale watch Boston excursion. New England Aquarium's naturalists will share knowledge, answer questions and explain the fascinating behaviors of these truly magnificent mammals.

Your adventure begins at Long Wharf, just steps from the New England Aquarium, the North End, Faneuil Hall and other popular Boston landmarks. You'll board a custom high-speed whale-watch catamaran—among the largest and fastest in the country. Boston Harbor Cruises' catamarans can carry up to 400 passengers at speeds approaching 35 knots (37.5 mph for you landlubbers), providing more time at the Stellwagen Bank for up-close views of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Incredibly stable, the catamarans features three outside viewing decks as well as a climate-controlled interior cabin with cushy seats and snack bar. Don’t just get to the whales—get to them in style and comfort.