Wow! Amazing! Fabulous staff, Molly was so nice and easy to work with. Captain Phil was awesome. The gentleman who works on the bus, classic. We did a private seal tour and we were able to bring our dogs. This is by far the best boat tour on the cape and so reasonably priced. We're booking again next month. read more

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My family loved this experience. The boat was small, only about a dozen passengers. Captain Chip was friendly and informative and was calling our kids by name by the time we finished. Saw dozens of seals in different locations. Check-in was easy and efficient. A great morning on the water! read more

Went on a fantastic seal tour with my family. The captain is very knowledgeable about the seals in the area - what type of seals visit, where they like to hang out, differences between them, etc. We saw dozens of seals and even got up close to a few that were waiting for a fishing boat to drop some fish. read more

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This was a great seal tour! Our Captain was very knowledgeable and made sure we all got to see seals while providing us with facts about the Cape, sharks and seals. You should definitely put this on your bucket list when I'm Cape Cod! read more

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Today, I had a totally wonderful experience thanks to Beachcomber Boat Tours! Our boat ride out to see the seals and the beauty the area was so refreshing. Our captain Burt was knowledgeable about history and sea life. He brought us up close to the seals who seemed totally okay with the tourists admiring them from a safe distance. A few brave seals swam closer to give us a good look too. After the extremely pleasant time out on the water, I realized I needed to leave my tour group and go rest at my hotel. The staff went above and beyond what anyone would expect to help me. One staff member brought me a glass of cold water while another contacted cab and Uber drivers. One of their own staff members volunteered to drive ! She went so far out of her way to help me! The kindness of these wonderful people will never be forgotten! read more

My Wife and I did the 4:00 seal watch back on July 20th. We both had a great time and the hour and a half just flew by. The captain was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend Beachcomber's seal watch tours to anyone visiting the Cape Cod area. read more

Beachcomber exceeded our expectations more than I could ever say. Having gone whale watching in the past, my boyfriend and I booked this thinking we'd get a small glimpse of the seals here and there. However, we saw tons of seals both in the water and on the beach sunning themselves. Our tour guide Skip was amazingly knowledgable and funny. He taught all of us not just about the seals but about Chatham. I could have listened to him talk for hours. He also knew how to steer and position the boat in a way that was least disturbing to the seals and the wildlife, which enhanced our experience greatly. I highly recommend this to families and adults alike, though I will say that I would be wary to take an infant or small toddler on this trip. While they make everyone under 12 wear life jackets, I think a child who is a bit older than a toddler or infant would get more out of the trip. Plus, the boat isn't really structured for the optimal viewing for someone so small. That being said, my boyfriend and I will likely be taking his niece (who's 5) on the trip next time we're up on the cape. This was truly a wonderful experience that I couldn't recommend more!!!! read more

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I was visiting CC with friends during the pandemic. Not much was open, but we had a great time. Our rental house had a book that listed Beachcomber for seal tours. Per their voicemail, they were closed. Paula returned my call on their first day of reopening, which was the last day of our vacation. Paula was extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. She offered several tour options and could have up to 10 people on the boat, but I had to get home. Based on our interaction, and seeing the beauty of Chatham, I will definitely book with Beachcomber for a seal tour the next time we visit CC. read more

I can highly recommend Beachcomber for a great seal watching experience. We went with our two small service dogs and were accommodated very well. We saw huge numbers of seals and birds and our captain was very personable and knowledgeable. I would recommend bringing a jacket, sunglasses, and a hat with a chin strap, since part of the trip is very fast and we got chilly in the middle of the afternoon in July. read more

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My sister and 6-year-old nephew had a desire to see the Cape seals during their visit from France, so after some research, I chose Beachcomber. Someone on tripadvisor said the boats go fast. The website seemed less gimmicky than some of the other tours, it was a few dollars less, and they don't require you to pay when making the reservation. All the people were so friendly and relaxed, from the girl who took my phone reservation to the trolley driver to the jovial and knowledgeable captain (but then, I find everyone on the Cape to be excessively friendly). They take you to the boat on a trolley, then out on a delightful 90-minute ride. The boat did indeed go fast, taking us past some awesome beach scenery to the impressive herd of gray seals. They were just kind of hanging out bucolicly, some swimming and some flapping around on land, but most just lying there in their 800-pound glory and emitting an odd howling like angry ghosts. What we learned: 1. a male seal eats 20 pounds of fish a day 2. the babies are born on Monomoy Island in January and have a 50 percent mortality rate 3. seal milk is 48 percent fat 4. there's no aggression or social hierarchy among the seals The trip is well worth $25 -- seeing the animals in their natural state totally kicks the zoo's ass. read more

I went on this tour because my wife really wanted to go and was very surprised to find i enjoyed it a great deal! The staff are super friendly. The boat ride is very nice and the captain gave us some good stories about Chatham and how the area has changed due to some hurricanes essentially washing away parts of some of the beaches. I was amazed by the seals - there were so many of them right out there off of the Chatham coast. It was really interesting to see them in their natural habitat and i agree with another reviewer when they said - it totally kicks the Zoo's ass to see the animals in the wild! I most definitely agree. If you are in Chatham and have a couple hours to spare - check this tour out! It was well worth the $ read more

Called on the day we were in Chatham and were lucky that they still had availability. Paula was so accommodating and patient with my 2 younger sons (2-4) and knowledgeable about the history of the shore line. Captain Justin was awesome, he grew up on the ocean (near and far) so can tell you anything and everything. It's a short boat ride to the seals and he gets you right in the middle of them. Got to see horseshoe crabs and a pirate boat which the boys loved. Highly recommend, super kid friendly and such a friendly easy going staff. Keeping it local and old school it's cash only and no deposit for reservations so make sure you call if you need to change or cancel. Will be going back when we have guests visit! read more

I can see why there are 5-star reviews all over for this place. While its geared towards kids (very kid-friendly) it was great for me and my girlfriend as well. The tour took the full 90 minutes. Our captain was knowledgable and friendly. The ride was mostly smooth (it IS the open water after all) and we saw PLENTY of seals. You will need to ride their trolley from the office to the dock, but its 5 minutes, and a non-issue. Recommended for kids and adults. read more

Great tour and saw lots of seals. We went on a beautiful, sunny day and the grownups all enjoyed it. However, the trip was a little long for the kids( total 1 1/2 hr) - the excitement wore off quickly after 20 minutes of watching seals and they all started whining. There was no shade on the boat and everyone, from the shuttle driver to the captain expected to be tipped ( signs everywhere). Bring cash . read more

I really enjoyed the seal tour (but I really took it to get a look at the birds in the area). $35 and you get a 1 1/2 ride around Chatham waters. The captain was good and I really enjoyed seeing an Arctic Tern during the trip. I saw thousands of seals and had quick looks at thousands of birds. A good morning! read more

Great tour! Better than advertised. Saw (and heard, and smelled, of course) hundreds of seals, the captain did a great job to make sure we got a comfortable and educational experience. Go for it! read more

Great trip for adults & children alike. Trolley to boat was an extra treat. Great way to see Chatham from the water!

Seals... as advertised. We left on time and the captain was friendly. Wasted no time taking us right over to the seals. Knew how close to get without scaring everyone away. Had a great time, reasonable price, would recommend. read more

Great little tour. We went on a cloudy, cold day in July and still saw a decent number of seals. The Skipper, aka Skip, gave a good talk on the local area as well. We got lucky and they had an opening for myself and my two daughters. I had missed on the website where it said they needed reservations, and we just showed up. Also, they only take cash or check. Overall, highly recommended. We did this instead of a whale watch due to the nasty weather they were having on the cape. read more

My family and I went in this tour. My kids and I wanted to go on a seal watch. We saw some of the sights and a ton of seals. The boat ride was fun and so was the trolley ride to the boat. However our guide could have been a bit more informative. But all and all it was a good time. We used the brochure I found and we all received $1 off the admission fee. I would definitely recommend this tour. read more

Former Chathamite here and in town and looking for a family activity on a day we were beached out. Took the kids and grandparents (Chatham residents) out for a 12 o'clock tour. Great fun. Staff was excellent. Easy parking with a trolley to Ryder Cove. Lots of information from our captain and saw hundreds of seals close up in Pleasant Bay and out near the break @ Lighthouse Beach. Boat tour alone was worth he cash, seals were a bonus. Everyone had a great time. read more

seal tour was excellent! we had a full boat but not a bad seat to be had. captain was knowledgeable and interesting. will definitely do again! read more

Our family had a wonderful time on the boat tour. The kids had a blast. We saw so many seals and great sights on the waters surrounding Chatham. I highly recommend! read more