We went on a rainy day to see some whales. What was interesting is that the whales tend to be in one spot, so all of the ships were circling around an area just past the tip of Ptown. The ride out was fine and I took some ginger pills beforehand. I stayed on the outer deck, but it was COLD! Definitely worth wearing extra layers and maybe even a winter jacket when venturing out, even in dead of summer. The ride back, I had to choose between cold and nausea, and I chose to sit in the enclosed area in the middle which made me feel so sick but being cold again for the hour or so ride home was not my cup of tea. The in-between: We saw so many whale families. Many of them breached. A few were saying "hi" smacking the water with their fins. Another totally jumped and spun in the air before crashing back into the water with a huge wave. On the way back to port we found one feeding using the bubbles method! I was in the middle area and too sick to get up but I saw someone recording the whole thing and got to see it from their phone! Overall it was awesome. The one thing that's a little bit disappointing is that they tend to go out twice a day. I learned later that that's because they're on a strict schedule with regards to high and low tides at their docking stations. We lingered out a little bit extra for that final breached whale, and rushed back to port to avoid getting stuck at sea. The price is a little steep but it covers the cost of staff, fuel, and other boat needed things. At the end of the tour the guide (describes what you're going to see and what's going on around the vessel in the water) asks for tips and you can drop a few bucks into a bucket as you disembark the ship. Happy whale watching! read more

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Top notch experience. Finally got to see humpback whales up close & person... well as close as is for me & the whales. The vessel can really move fast on the way to the Stellwagen Bank marine sanctuary & the whales. The boat uses water jet propulsion "like a giant jet ski" to avoid harming marine life. The captain skilfully steered the vessel with great consideration for the whales. I thought we'd see one or two whales. But we saw many more. The captain announced where the passengers could see the whales as they surfaced. To give passengers a chance to see the whales, the captain gently turned the boat. Ben, an onboard naturalist, came by and offered information about the whales. He had a set of photos of whale flukes and explained how they identify individual whales. Markings are like fingerprints. Fascinating. Highly recommended this whale watching cruise. read more

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Everything about this tour was EXCELLENT!! We saw so many whales it was amazing. We also had one of the workers explain to us all about the whales and their names. Very large boat with indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outdoors so we wouldn't miss anything. So glad we did. They turn the boat around so you can see the whales from both sides of the boat. Whole experience is about 4- hours total. They also sell food, refreshments, snacks & alcohol. This was my first time seeing the whales up close and personal. I've seen them at sea world but this was different. Enjoyed every bit of it. If you don't mind mind your hair blowing in the wind. I highly recommend the outdoor seating hold on to your hats because this boat moves pretty fast!! Highly recommend :) read more

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Wow. We were told our trip was one of the best ever! We identified over 20 wheels and in the van there were about 75 in total. They were everywhere! Exceeded all expectations and appreciate how enthusiastic the guides and volunteers were! I recommend this trip and loved the harbor as well where we took off. All majestic! read more

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This was the best whale watch we have done on the Cape. The boat was a manageable size and we were able to move around, we didn't feel like we were packed in like sardines. And They knew where to go for the whales! Also the naturalist onboard was fantastic. Her narration was informative, and she was busy that day because we saw a lot of whales! She kept things interesting, she did not gloss over the threats to whales - we even saw a Mylar balloon at sea which allowed for a real life lesson on the threats of marine debris. And she would often say things like "if you're wondering why they do that behavior - we do too!" - this acknowledgment that we still have a lot to learn about the whales was so refreshing, and opens the door for kids to think that they could be the ones to make those next discoveries about these amazing animals. 5 stars all the way. read more

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All I can say is amazing... just amazing. We saw loads of action. One of the hump back whales breached the water 7 times and that was just on our side of the vessel. If you plan on going in the future make sure you arrive early, area is very congested and parking tight. Be aware parking is an extra charge of $15.00. Also make sure you bring some warm outerwear it will get much cooler on the water read more

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Excellent tour. Well coordinated, with friendly, knowledgeable staff. We went right after the big storm hit the area, so they did warn us that we may not see as many whales as we hoped. Well, it turned into a whale feeding bonanza! We saw many whales and calves, furiously feeding together. I got lots of good photos with my camera and came away very satisfied with the entire day. read more

Our trip was AMAZING! The whales were out to play today and the crew was so informative. They never rushed us back in fact there was a spot the whales started breaching and they stopped! We were late getting back but 100% worth it. The crew answered all the questions we had and knew exactly where the whales would be. It was so fun to hear them describe each whale. We would 100% do this again! We took 3 kids 6-12 and they were in awe the entire time! Also parking was super easy! read more

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This was an amazing experience. So many amazing opportunities to see whales and the naturalist who guided the experience was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. It was fun to be guided by someone who was clearly excited about what we were seeing, even if she does this twice a day. We could tell how ethically the company approaches these cruises as well. Highly recommend if you love animals and want to see some in the wild and learn a little as well! read more

The Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruise was awesome! The ship was comfortable and not too crowded. There were plenty of snacks and drinks available for the ride out to the whale feeding area. We saw lots of whales and they swam right next to the boat. The crew was very friendly and were able to point them out by name. Mr. Pete was super friendly and worth chatting with! I highly recommend this! read more

What a fantastic day on the water this was my 4th trip out with them and they don't disappoint. We saw whales and dolphins it was a blast. Great informative talks too read more

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Our trip was filled with amazing whale sightings! We saw two different humpback whales,Tripod, and Chromosome! Thank you! read more

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Absolutely fabulous experience! We saw so many whales and the staff were great, giving information and answering questions. Well worth the money! read more

We had an amazing day watching whales. We even had a great white shark sighting next to the whales. I highly recommend this boat! It's great for all ages and the crew was friendly and educational! read more

Such an awesome time on this Whale watching cruise!! They have this cruise only at 10am every day. It was so convenient for us staying in Yarmouth. The boat is clean and the staff is very friendly and informative. We were lucky to have seen several whales. Also a pod of dolphins kept swimming with the boat! Just a perfect day! read more

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We had a wonderful experience on our cruise. Kathy did a terrific job spotting whales and dolphins and providing very informative commentary. It was our lucky day as we saw a huge pod of nursing dolphins. The pod was estimated to be more than 100. We encountered three species of whales: Humpbacks, Fin Whales, and a third species I can't recall. We saw more whales than is typical on a cruise so we were very lucky. Hoping you'll have good luck too. read more

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Overall a great experience with Hyannis Whale Watch. the boat was modern,clean,and spacious. Parking was accessible and affordable for the cape $15 for 4.5 hours. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about the Whales and locations we were in. My only negative which was out of the tours control was the amount of recreational boaters interfering with the whales natural habitat. the smaller boats agitate and disorient the whales. read more

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A very memorable experience. The cruise is approximately 3 1/2 hours. It takes you way out beyond the Cape. The wildlife is amazing and abundant. The captain always makes a special effort to make sure that both sides of the ship are able to observe whales and other wildlife. The crew is very informative about ecosystem and the animals in and around the area, it made learning extremely enjoyable. We are fortunate enough to see many humpback whales, and one in particular that breached through the water. What an amazing experience definitely, give this business a try he won't be disappointed. read more

October is not as crowded as the summer cruises tend to be so we had seat choices inside and/or outside. It takes about an hour to cruise out to where the whales are. Once out in the protected waters of the designated "whale park" the hunt for whales began. Not many in October, so it took a while for a couple to swim into the area. Very cool. One swam very close to our boat and right under another cruise boat as if to say "Hi". Fun and educational. read more

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Absolutely worth the price! A 4 hour roundtrip journey with the most amazing views and most incredibly knowledgeable team of professionals! Would highly recommend! read more

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Brought my 11 month old and 3 year old. It was a BLAST! The boat was clean, smooth waters and we had beautiful weather the day we went. We saw so many whales and even. Sea turtle! Highly recommend. read more

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Had an amazing time! The crew was excellent and the captain knew exactly where to take us - although they said the morning trip didn't get to see any. We saw over a dozen whales. We saw so many that we lost track of time and had to head back. Everyone was fascinated. Just perfect! They have a parking lot, it's $15. Food (hot dogs, hamburgers, pretzels, chips, ice cream, candy, cookies) and drinks (alcoholic and non) on board. Our boat was 75% capacity so had more than enough space-at least we did. We sat at the very front of the boat and got to see everything! Would definitely recommend this sighting company! read more

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Not crazy about how they handled the seating. From the start, people took up spaces and put their carryons on the seat eliminating room for others to sit down. The staff should come around and politely ask them to put their belongings on the floor in front of them. Loads of people ended up standing for a good hour or so while we drove to the whale area. It was really unnecessary. And really rude of the general public. Then to ask for tips when we get off the boat, come on. We all paid huge money to go on this trip and to stand for the entire 4-5 hour trip sucked. And I'm handicapped. It was nonsense. I won't go again. read more

Had a nice trip with great people on the ship (crew and passengers alike). Of course, like all whale watches (this is our second), you have to have a lot of patience and luck. We hit jackpot early on the way out and the 2 whales we saw were active and doing more than just breathe and dive. Unfortunately, my family didn't get to see it at all. Not sure why but they kept pointing the bow of the ship towards the whales so the people on the sides couldn't really see anything. I was lucky as I had been up front enjoying the view anyway when we happened on them but couldn't lose my spot to get my family as everyone else had come up by then too. I got great videos of the activities but my family only got to see some of that pair and then the others later who were close and beautiful but not as interesting with their activities. So the kids got a bit tired and bored by the end sadly. Would recommend it but if anyone from the company is reading this please remind your captains to rotate the boat more so people can see! read more

Clean, jet propelled boat. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are eager to please. Entertaining and educational narration. Overall, a very well-run operation and enjoyable experience. Also, we saw dozens upon dozens of whales Highly recommend! read more

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This whale watch was the best I have ever been on. Very clean boat, lots of information on the trip out to sea and so much to see! We saw whales and dolphins. They did a wonderful job with parking and getting us on and off the boat efficiently and safely! I'll be heading back to Barnstable next year to go on another whale watch next year! read more

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We had an amazing time on this trip last week. We saw least 4-5 different humpback whales and also a pod of dolphins of over 100! All encounters were quite close to the boat so it was very easy to see and experience and made for excellent video and pictures. The boat crew were all very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. We loved the information they shared both over the speaker system and in person as they came around in person. I recommend you bring a deck of cards or something to do for the boat ride to and from the viewing area of Stellwagen Bank. Some snacks would be good to have too, though the snack bar is available. Consider buying the video package the professional videographer on the boat has for sale. It's reasonably priced at 45$ and it will look better than your pics and video on your phone. Enjoy the trip. Highly recommend. read more

Incredible crew, incredible experience!!! We highly recommend this cruise. We saw so many whales and even dolphins on our way back to the dock. read more

Very clean, comfortable and a nice ship. Great staff as everyone was pleasant and professional. Not much to complain about with this experience. Of course locating amazing whales was the best part. Kudos to captain and crew. The speaker during the cruise was knowledgeable and had good humor. Family fun for all. Felt safe entire time. Will return ! read more

OMG You could not image all the whales that were out there on Friday Aug 5th. The captain took us to be in the middle of dozens of humpbacks. Water spouts all around the boat! Fabulous crew! Would definitely recommend read more

Highly recommended this excursion, at first I thought the price was a little too expensive but after the trip I deemed it well worth it. None the less a reason to boat out into sea. Don't forget your sunscreen and a hat, oh and a hair tie or clip for the windy weather when the boat is going fast. Guides very educational throughout the trip, we learned valuable information about sea life. There are 3 levels to the boat; we sat on the 3rd level which was 18+ only. Slightly more windy on the 3rd level but less loud without the children. We saw multiple Humpback whales, and a few other creatures. Beautiful day for whale watching out at sea. read more

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Went in September. Great opportunity to see the whales feeding. Quite a surprise to see so many. read more

Amazing experience! Smooth parking which only costed $15 checking in was a breeze too! All staff was pleasant and helpful! At the end walked around to see if anyone had any questions. Saw a TONs of whales! Highly recommend! read more

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Simply put......it was worth 5 times the money that we paid. Nothing has brought me to tears like this gem. The majestic magnitude of these spectacular creatures is lovingly close to the Hyannis crew. It's obvious how much love and care go into making sure not only the guest but, the whales are at comfort and ease. Bravo. read more

Amazing trip! Can't even count how Many whales we say. Captain and entire crew were very knowledgeable. Best day of vacation! read more

We've joined the Hyannis Whale Watch Cruise for three years now and our experience has equally been as great every time. I've learned new facts each time I've gone.The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. When they find sea animals, they are clear where to find them so everyone knows where to look. But what I genuinely love about my experience today was how much of an advocate John and staff are for the animals. When we went by fishermen who had their lines out too far with whales around, they said something to the fishermen and explained why it was an issue. I already loved whale watching with this company before today but their advocacy efforts really solidified a five star rating from me. I hope you join them on their whale watch and that you enjoy your experience ! read more

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In person and the real thing! Having seen Nine (mom) and her baby Bubbles was the most amazing that happened to me. That was a Happy Birthday to me indeed! read more

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This was an absolutely amazing experience for our group of 7. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the different whales we were fortunate enough to see. This was a first time experience for all of us and it did not disappoint! The cruise was even extended as the crew knew of a second location to possibly find additional species of whales. This was my future daughter-in-law's wish and we are so happy we were along for the ride! read more

Great Trip!! We saw 5 different whales but at a safe distance, and the guide was very interesting and educated! read more

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I don't do good on boats, but I had an amazing time! The captain was informational and the people I met on the cruise were friendly. I won't go again only because boats and I do not mix. However, it's a great time especially with family! Check it out if you're in the area. read more

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