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7 Seas Whale Watch

2 days ago

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 7.19.26 - 7.22.26

Whales in our own backyard? Don’t mind if we do!

We've had multiple individual humpback whales feeding incredibly close to shore, sometimes less than a mile from land. The schools of fish are so dense that you can actually see them from the boat, making it easy to understand why the whales have been spending so much time in the area.

This season, we've had trips where it took nearly two hours to reach the whales. Twice this week, however, it took us just 14 minutes from the dock to our first sighting. The whales are constantly on the move, so every trip is different, but we've seen at least a few humpback whales on every trip. This afternoon, we saw at least 10 humpback whales within just a few miles of shore. It worked out perfectly, too… we enjoyed an incredible afternoon with the whales before beating the rain that is coming down here at the dock! ... See MoreSee Less

7 Seas Whale Watch

1 week ago

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 7.14.26 - 7.17.26

From smog to sunshine to passing showers, we've experienced just about every kind of weather these past few days on the water. Through it all, HUMPBACK WHALES have continued to be seen on every trip, although never in quite the same place twice.

Each morning we leave the harbor with a plan based on the most recent sightings, but the whales are ultimately the ones calling the shots. They are constantly on the move, using these feeding grounds however they choose, which means every trip unfolds a little differently. For example, this morning, while heading south, we encountered five humpback whales just a few miles outside Gloucester Harbor! Yesterday, the whales were tightly grouped in the morning, but by the afternoon they had spread out across several different areas. No two trips are ever alike, and every trip brings its own memorable moments.

If you've been thinking about joining us this season, now is a wonderful time!

Here is a list of individuals we’ve seen this week on Jeffrey’s Ledge and Stellwagen Bank:
Quill, Jawa, Spoon, Fan, Chromosome, Scylla, Satula, Alligator, Downsweep, Clamp, Spika, Pinball, Clamp, Quote, Valley, Tear, Eruption, Pele, Jumanji, Universe, Woodwind, Arcus, Cruiser, Sprinkles, Rocker, Bounce, Hornet, Therefore, Buzzard, Hasselback, Music, A-plus and calf, Entropy and calf, Milkweed and calf, Dome and calf, Bolide and calf ... See MoreSee Less

7 Seas Whale Watch

2 weeks ago

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 7.10.26-7.13.26

Over the past several days, we’ve traveled anywhere from 30 miles offshore to just 3 miles from Gloucester to see whales, with great sightings of HUMPBACK WHALES, FIN WHALES, MINKE WHALES, and ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS. At the end of last week, we were covering a lot of miles to find whales, but they were worth the trip. Over the past couple of days, however, the whales have shown up much closer to home, taking advantage of the abundance of menhaden along the coast.

Seeing whales close to shore is always a special experience. Not only do you get incredible looks at the whales, but you also get to see them with some of Cape Ann's most iconic landmarks in the background. A few passenger favorites, including Pinball and Spoon, have been making appearances recently, and you'll see some of them featured in this post.

As a reminder, the whales we observe are wild animals. They don't follow a schedule, and they can move not only from week to week or day to day, but even hour to hour. That's what makes every trip unique. In a world where we often seek predictability, whales remind us that nature has its own plans. Where they choose to be and what they choose to do is entirely up to them, we're simply visitors in their home.

Where we'll go tomorrow or what we'll see is anyone's guess, but it's in seeking that unknown that some of the most unforgettable whale encounters happen.

We're running two trips daily, and we've been seeing whales every day. Come join us! ... See MoreSee Less