| Whales are the largest mammals in the world and | | | | no whale sightings during the trip, than you may go out |
| amazingly graceful and agile for their size. They are | | | | again at no additional cost. Companies that have been |
| truly a sight to behold, especially when they come | | | | in business a long time usually are quite reliable and do |
| along side your boat or "breach" up out of the water. | | | | everything they can to ensure sightings. Summer is the |
| Many people have had the opportunity to see small | | | | busiest time for whale watch tours, so make your |
| whales in places like Seaworld, but to observe them in | | | | reservations well ahead of time if you plan on going |
| their natural habitat - the ocean - makes them all the | | | | then. Make sure to check out these things and any |
| more amazing to see. | | | | other questions before you make your reservations. |
| If you are interested in observing these incredible | | | | On a whale watch you can expect it to be fairly calm |
| creatures up close and personal, a whale watch is the | | | | until you are in open waters. Then it can get very |
| only way to do it. The greater Cape Cod area has | | | | rough, especially when the boat stops for time to |
| many tour companies that offer whale watch | | | | observe these huge creatures. If you are prone to |
| excursions, mostly out of Provincetown, but also out of | | | | motion sickness or not sure, than it is highly |
| Barnstable, Plymouth, Gloucester and Boston. The | | | | recommended that you consider taking something to |
| areas around Cape Cod Bay and Steelwagen Bank | | | | control it about 30-60 minutes before your excursion |
| above Provincetown, are well known for sightings of | | | | leaves. Also, a lot of the boats are equipped with food |
| many types of whales during late spring, summer and | | | | and beverage service, but it is recommended that you |
| early fall. Most people are familiar with the humpback | | | | go easy on the food consumption on the way out to |
| whale, but you may also see finback, pilot, right or | | | | avoid ruining your trip. |
| Minke whales in these waters, as well as the | | | | Keep in mind that it will be a lot cooler once you get |
| occasional sea turtle and dolphins. | | | | out in open water, so a light jacket and/or hat might be |
| When choosing a tour company select one that has a | | | | good to have with you. The excursions usually last |
| naturalist or tour guide on board, as they really add a | | | | anywhere from 3 to 4 hours. Other important things to |
| lot to the trip. Most of those offering excursions have | | | | bring on your adventure are sunscreen, cameras, |
| websites that will answer most of your questions, and | | | | sunglasses, pocket raincoat, and binoculars. |
| some companies offer a guarantee that if there are | | | | |