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Board The Hurricane II in Gloucester for a 4-hour run to Stellwagen Bank, where concentrated food sources draw humpbacks, minkes, and dolphins. Fast transit, onboard naturalists, and multi-level viewing make this a practical, high-value whale watching experience.
Board The Hurricane II in Gloucester for a 4-hour run to Stellwagen Bank, where concentrated food sources draw humpbacks, minkes, and dolphins. Fast transit, onboard naturalists, and multi-level viewing make this a practical, high-value whale watching experience.
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Operated by Cape Ann Whale Watch · Gloucester, Massachusetts
Fog and salt meet on the pier as passengers file aboard The Hurricane II, a 115-foot fast whale-watching vessel that slices toward the blue-gray swell of Stellwagen Bank. From Gloucester’s working harbor, the boat has one job: get guests to the feeding grounds quickly and keep them there, decked out with railings on multiple levels and a heated cabin when the Atlantic weather turns sharp.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to stand and climb stairs on a moving vessel.
Transit time varies with whale locations but typically ranges from 60 to 90 minutes each way; total trip time is about four hours.
Operators advertise high sighting rates and experienced naturalists, but wildlife is never 100% guaranteed; check cancellation policies for weather-related changes.
Yes—The Hurricane II offers indoor seating and a heated galley; however, passengers should be able to move safely on stairs and stand on moving decks.
Yes—the vessel has a full galley and a cash/card bar serving hot meals, snacks and beverages for purchase.
Gloucester’s maritime history stretches centuries from Indigenous coastal use through colonial fishing fleets; modern whale watching evolved from those same nautical traditions.
Stellwagen Bank is a federally protected national marine sanctuary focused on research and responsible viewing practices; follow operator guidelines to minimize disturbance to animals.
Cape Ann Whale Watch operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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