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Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises

269 Millway, West Barnstable, MA 02668
+1 508 362 6088; +1 888 942 5392
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in West Barnstable
4.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Type: Tours
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I don't know if we were lucky but the water was like a millpond and we got a full hours action from the humpback whales. This included one surfacing right next to where we were stood. Worth every cent. More

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Bridgewater MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We went on a whale watchon May 19th, 2012. I have been on several whale watches in the past out of Plymouth and out of Provincetown. This was my first time out of Hyannis. I can't say enough good things about it. we saw three whales species Minke, finback and several humpbacks, most that they were able to identify with... More

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Easton, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

This was our first ever whale watching tour. I wasn't sure what to expect. I was doubting that we'd even see whales at all, but we DID! They have a way of finding them, and they even teach you how to find spots where they would pop up! My kids (3 and 6) absolutely loved it! We will be returning... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

My sister and I took this tour during a "girls weekend" on the Cape. We went right after Labor Day weekend, and the boat was about 2/3 full. This made for some great views, since I have been on other whale watch cruises that were packed, leaving people straining to see. The guide was very knowledgeable about the region's history,... More

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West Springfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011
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More whales than most see at the same time! Whales were up for near 90 minutes! ALL species! Unreal and I took 150+ pictures. Very safe and comfortable ship. The "announcer lady" lost her voice due to the excess talking for a more than normal time! It was a compliment in many ways. A thrill for both me and my... More

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Rome, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011
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The whale watch cruise is really exciting. The have a naturalist that narrates some local history and landmarks on the way out to see the whales. We actually saw 5 humpback whales feeding. It was really exciting. The only negative about the experience is that after you buy your ticket (adults $47 each), you have to pay an additional $15... More

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011
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Spent an afternoon on this whale watching cruise. At $47 it seems expensive but it is worth it. The naturalists are very knowledable, experienced, friendly and helpful. The boat had a top 3rd deck which gave fantastic views. This was only open to adults which was good if you didnt want excitable kids getting in your way. The boat would... More

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Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011
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Warning to all customers the car parking is a rip off. The brochure states car parking for nominal fee and then you get charged $15 for 4 hours. There is nowhere else in this town to park and the parking lot next door only charges the $15 to the whale watchers. When we returned from a very good trip at... More

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franconia, pa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2011
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First, the boat. It's a beautiful 130' multi-deck steel ship w/ 5 Detroit Diesel jet drives that cruises at 35+ MPH. Impressive speed and maneuverability and more importantly, safe around the whales because there are no props. Just a fun boat ride. The biologists- interesting, informative, entertaining- tip them after the tour if you agree. The captain- very skillful boat... More

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Maui
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
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I take thousands of pictures of humpback whales each year. This is one of the best whale watch boats that I have been on. It is very fast and comfortable. This gives you lots of whale watch time and a easy place to take photos....Very knowledgeable naturalists too. More

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