Boston Whale Watching Expedition Cruise - Group Rates for 10 or more Guests - Take a Ride on Boston's ONLY 3-hour Whale Watch

Boston Whale Watching Expedition - Group Rate

Take a Ride on Boston's ONLY 3-hour Whale Watch

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. High speed catamarans allow you to spend more time viewing the Whales with less travel time to the sighting area.

Location:	#1 Long Wharf Boston
Schedule:	April - October 2008 See detailed schedule below.

            

Whale Watch: Whale Tails

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 Cruise Boston Group Rate
April - October 2008
See detailed schedule below.

            

2008 Whale Watch Schedule:

April 12 - April 27, 2008

• Weekends - 10:30 AM

April 28 - May 18

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM

• Weekends - 10:30 AM

May 19 - June 15

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM

• Weekends - 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM

June 16 - June 27

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

• Saturdays - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

• Sundays - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM

June 28 - September 1

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

• Saturdays - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM

• Sundays - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
  

September 2 - September 21

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM

• Weekends - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

September 22 - October 5

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM

• Weekends - 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM Only

October 6 - October 31, 2008

• Weekdays - 10:00 AM

• Weekends - 10:30 AM Only

Whale Watch: Frequently Asked Questions

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) What happens if I've reserved tickets but can't make it for the cruise? Sorry, but advance-order tickets for all whale watches are non-refundable but they may be transferred to another day and time depending on availability. Transfers cannot be handled online or over the telephone, but must in person at a Whale Watch ticket center.

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activityDeparture Point and Driving Directions:

Departs from Long Wharf in Boston: Map of 1 Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110-3602. Passengers should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure. Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email.

            

Payment:

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

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers. This Whale Watching Tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Once purchased tickets cannnot be cancelled. No refunds are available. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%.

Recommended for all Whale Watching cruises. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers. Remeber sunscreen and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Tour Company and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.

            

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