What to do on Cape Ann - Whale Watching

Perhaps the most popular attraction on Cape Ann is our whale-watching and the sight of one of these magnificent animals just feet from your boat is incredible!

My wife and I have gone several times and had a spectacular time with a dozen whales just a few yards from the boat, submerging and resurfacing near us, some with their calves and some breaching. A truly once in a lifetime experience that you must do when you get here.

There are 4 whale watch companies operating our of our neighboring town of Gloucester, 4 miles away. Each company has a naturalist on board to help you name and spot the whales, give a narrative about them and to answer your questions. The rates this year run $45 for adults, $38 - $40 for seniors, and $29 -$30 for children per person. Based on the time of year, they will run once or twice daily, 7 days a week, especially in the summer, weather permitting.

All 4 companies run good operations and we can't recommend one over the other, although I have been partial to Captain Bill's simply because "Jodie" has always been so pleasant to deal with. To learn more about them or to see their schedules, rates, or to make a reservation, please click on their sites below:

Captain Bill's Whale Watch @ www.captbillandsons.com
Cape Ann Whale Watch @ www.seethewhales.com
Seven Seas Whale Watch @ www.7seas-whalewatch.com
Yankee Fleet @ www.yankeefleet.com

If you choose to reserve with Captain Bill's, tell Jodie The Tuck Inn says "hello" and she may give you a slight discount!

The Tuck Inn, of course, is happy to accommodate you when you come to Cape Ann to see the whales and we'll always prepare an early breakfast for any guests taking an early morning trip. Come and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime trip, which is truly a humbling experience.