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Whale Madness and a Salt Sighting
Cape Ann, Dolphins, Stellwagen Bank, Whales
Our first trips of the season have come and gone, and I’m still trying to process everything we witnessed. Over the past few years, we’ve been fortunate to experience truly unforgettable encounters, but this past...
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30.04.2026
Whale Season is Almost Here: A Look Back at Winter in Gloucester
Cape Ann, Gloucester
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14.04.2026
SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
Happy Labor Day!
Yesterday was a very rough day on the water. We set out to try and reach Stellwagen Bank and the area where we have been seeing whales regularly for the past few weeks but we only got a mile-or-so out before it became clear that the sea conditions were not going to let us go any further. It was too rough. We had to turn back. But....
As we were turning back towards the harbor we saw a whale jump out of the water just a few hundreds yards from shore!
It is unusual to see a whale so close to Gloucester Harbor. It is unusual to see a whale breach over and over again. To have both of those things happen on a day like this was an incredibly lucky coincidence.
Hopefully today the seas will be better. Here's a quick video from yesterday (9/6/2026).
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out with us this morning. The weather definitely worsened far quicker than expected. It got pretty rough out there!
Thankfully the whales made the journey worth it though. Here's the video of Pleats' calf that I promised.
To those who had planned on coming out with its this afternoon we hope will be able to join us on another trip soon. The sea conditions were just not suitable for taking people out this afternoon. Your safety and making sure we give you a good experience open the water is important to us. ...
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WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 9.1.26 - 9.4.26
As the seasons begin to change, we’ve been seeing a mix of species, some associated with summer and others that become more common as we ease into fall. Believe it or not, the leaves have already started changing color here in Massachusetts!
Over the past few days, our trips have featured an incredible variety of wildlife, including HUMPBACK WHALES, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, SHORT-BEAKED COMMON DOLPHINS, BLUE SHARKS, OCEAN SUNFISH, and even a LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE.
The birders have enjoyed some exciting sightings as well, including a Sabine’s gull, Lesser Black-Backed Gull, and Parasitic Jaegers.
Here are a few photo highlights… ...
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WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.28.26 - 8.31.26
Happy September!
As our summer schedule came to a close, yesterday greeted us with fall-like air and a few familiar fall visitors.
Over the past several years, I’ve come to anticipate the return of two individual humpback whales to southern Jeffreys Ledge during the final chapter of our season: Victim and Partition. Like clockwork, we encountered both whales on yesterday’s trips, along with several other individual HUMPBACK WHALES and pods of ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS.
Unfavorable weather is keeping us docked today, but we look forward to heading back out tomorrow! Our fall schedule has officially begun, with one weekday trip departing at 10:30 a.m. and two weekend trips departing at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We will also be running two trips on Labor Day at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fall is a wonderful time to be on the water. Join us! ...
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AUGUST 28, 2026
It was a foggy morning on the ocean today which makes finding whales a challenge... but we are always up for a challenge!
"Good energy, good vibes... and now we're watching a whale JUMP OUT OF THE WATER!!!"
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WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.24.26 - 8.27.26
It’s hard to believe we’re closing out August with next week being the start of our fall season. Over the past few days, we’ve encountered HUMPBACK WHALES, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, SHORT-BEAKED COMMON DOLPHINS, and even a LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE.
Each trip has brought something different, from feeding and surface activity to restful moments, close approaches, and playful calves. The calves continue to grow each day, both in size and personality. They’re becoming increasingly adventurous and may be beginning to practice the feeding behaviors they’ll need once they are independent. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how well the “class of 2026” is doing, but bittersweet knowing that our time with them as calves is entering its final couple of months.
The photos in this post were taken over several trips these past few days over hours spent on the water. As always, it’s important to remember that every trip is a completely unique experience. These are wild animals, free to travel and behave as they choose, so we never know exactly what we’ll encounter. That’s all part of the adventure! ...
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