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New England Aquarium Whale Watch

New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (North End)
617 973 5281
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Ranked #75 of 194 attractions in Boston
Type: Tours
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Boston's best whale watch! Experience whales as only the New England Aquarium can present them! Our experienced marine biologists tell you all about... more » Owner description: Boston's best whale watch! Experience whales as only the New England Aquarium can present them! Our experienced marine biologists tell you all about these majestic creatures and the other inhabitants of Stellwagen Bank onboard the only fast catamaran in Boston designed specifically for whale watching! Whale sightings are guaranteed on this family fun adventure! « less
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Wow a trip out from Boston Harbour, about one hour and a half and spotted a pod of humpbacks, Fin and was in heaven. Took the customary tail photos then sat back and enjoyed what was before my eyes. $35 well spent. Remember to take something warm and sea sick tablets!!

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Chennai (Madras), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The New England Aquarium is located at 1 Central Wharf, very close to Quincy Market and the land mark is the majestic Marriott Hotel.It is easily accesible by Subway and the station is very close to the Aquarium. You get the Whale watch tickets there in one of the Kiosks ( $ 45 pp ). However if you dont get... More

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Farmington, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Prepare for an exciting thrill ride! First, you take a fast boat ride out to the whale feeding area which is a protected sanctuary. Then, you get to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. As close to nature as you can get. A must-do for all animal/nature lovers, families, etc.

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

Went out on tour today (Sat 5/11/13) despite the overcast skies & possibility of rain at any moment and we are sure glad we did. It was very cold (at least for a thin blooded Florida girl) and sea's were about 5 feet. Luckily we do not get seasick but there were so many who did. After about a 75... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

The " cruise" to the natural reserve takes at least one hour each way with an hour in the reserve in sometimes very choppy seas. People were keeling over all around with seasickness and when the reserve was reached there was eventually a sighting of one lone whale which was not easily noticeable by many who were too unwell to... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We took this trip yesterday and despite a cool, foggy start, choppy ride out and yes plenty of sickness from many passengers when we got out to the whale watching area we we not disappointed!! For near on 3/4hour we watched as 'Moonlight' (humpback whale) fed, and surfaced time and time again giving us plenty of times to see her/him.... More

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Rome, Italy
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

the boathouse was very crowded and the capital keep a such speed that 2/3 of the passengers vomited. after one hour of a terrible bumpy ride and vomiting, despite a near calm see, we arrived in the whale area but most of us have been killed by the capitain so none of us could watch the three or I've dolphins... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We took trip early April. We were in doubt whether we should go but we were told you always see them so we went ahead. It was quiet on the boat but I can imagine it must be bad when it gets busy. Seas were calm so no sickness but again in higher waves, it must be bad. We travelled... More

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Waterbury, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I have been on half a dozen whale watches and never seen a thing, but I love being on the water, and we were in town over easter...it was opening weekend and I didn't expect much, but it was a beautiful day so we decided to go. ( Easter Sunday) HOLY MOLY!!!! We saw so many hump back whales, minki... More

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Ridgewood, New Jersey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

This was my first whale watching trip so I can't compare my experience to the 'norm'. The seas were rough (not the charter's fault) so the the trip was interesting. Even though the staff on the charter reiterated how important it was to take dramamine, nobody did. The entire trip was spent around vomiting passengers. It was horrific. My family... More

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