Saturday, September 19 | $ 80.00 Adults, $65.00 Children under 13 | 3-4.5 hours
Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Registration will close on September 10 or when the trip is filled. If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Department: membership@whalingmuseum.org or EXT. 153.
FAQs
- Can I bring my friend who is not a member?
Yes! This trip is open to Museum Members and their friends and family. An active Museum membership is required to reserve tickets. If your friend is not yet a member, they are welcome to join here: https://www.whalingmuseum.org/support/join/ - What is included in the trip price?
The ticket price includes the whale watch only. Transportation to and from Plymouth is not included. - What amenities are available onboard?
The boat is equipped with restrooms and offers food and beverages for purchase. - What should I bring?
Temperatures on the water are typically 10–15 degrees cooler than on land, so we recommend dressing in light layers and bringing a rain jacket in case the weather changes. You may also want to bring binoculars, a camera, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. - What types of whales could we see?
Captain Johns Boats has a 99% success rate on seeing whales during their excursions. We will head out to Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary and one of the primary feeding grounds for humpback whales, finback whales, pilot whales, minke whales, and the endangered right whales. The naturalists onboard will tell you more about these types of whales throughout the tour, identifying which species of whale you are viewing and providing educational information about their habits. - Where do I arrive and where should I park?
Please arrive at 11:00am at 10 Town Wharf Suite #3848, Plymouth, MA 02360. Parking in town is managed by Park Plymouth: https://www.parkplymouth.com/parkplymouth-homepage.html - Can I receive a refund if I need to cancel?
You may receive a full refund if you cancel by September 9 at 11:59 PM. Cancellations received after September 9 at 11:59 PM are not eligible for a refund.
Members’ Day Trip: Whale Watch in Plymouth
Saturday, September 19 | $ 80.00 Adults, $65.00 Children under 13 | 3-4.5 hours
Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum for an exclusive Members Day Trip of a whale watch with Captain John Boats in Plymouth, Massachusetts! Join us on the journey as we head out to Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary and one of the primary feeding grounds for humpback, fin and minke whales. Considered one of the ten best whale watching locations on the planet, this is also a good location to spot common and white-sided dolphins, harbor porpoises, and large species of fish such as ocean sunfish, basking shark and mako shark.
You will be accompanied by onboard naturalists, as well as NBWM Associate Curator of Science and Research, Robert Rocha, who will share additional insights about the whales and their habitat. Each participant will receive an exclusive NBWM goodie bag with whale-themed surprises. It promises to be an unforgettable day on the water!
Meet Robert Rocha
Robert Rocha currently serves as the Associate Curator of Science and Research at the New Bedford Whaling Museum where he has worked since 2004. Robert leads the development of science content for exhibitions and manages and catalogs the Museum’s natural history collection. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southeastern Massachusetts University (1987) and a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England (1993). He is Executive Director of Massachusetts Marine Educators (MME), Past President of National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), Chair of NMEA’s Conference Committee, and serves on the Advisory Committee for New Bedford Science Café. He co-authored Emptying the Oceans: A Summary of Industrial Whaling in the 20th Century, published by NOAA’s Office of Publications, and has contributed to numerous NBWM and professional publications.
Itinerary
11:00 a.m: Arrive at Captain John Boats (10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA 02360) where you will check-in with NBWM staff before boarding
12:00 pm: Depart for whale watch
3:00-4:30: Return to the dock (actual duration of the excursion depends on the location of the whales)
