Operating Season: April 20 - Novem(tentative). The village of Barnstable is on Cape Cod Bay on the north side of the Cape.) Note: Despite the company's name, these excursions leave from Barnstable Harbor - not Hyannis Harbor! ( Hyannis is on Nantucket Sound on the south side of the Cape. It's a good-sized vessel measuring in at 130 feet in total length, with comfy interior cabins, a well-stocked galley, and outdoor decks for up-close viewing. Whale Watcher is a state-of-the-art, high-speed, water-jet driven ship that's designed and built especially for whale watching. Ready for Boarding at the Pier in Barnstable, MA Whale watch cruises leave from two places on Cape Cod: No matter where you're staying on Cape Cod, there's a whale watching cruise reasonably nearby. Go Back to Page Contents Menu Where to Go Whale Watching on Cape Cod They still swim, feed and play, even when it's raining! A little more water coming from the sky doesn't bother them a bit. Will you see whales when it's raining? Sure! Remember. Pack a hooded rain slicker (more about that, below), and you'll be all set to head out on deck to see the whales up close. The cruise boats have lots of indoor space for getting out of the weather. Rain showers in the forecast? That's not a big deal. Don't despair, though, if Mother Nature isn't totally cooperative while you're here. Of course, we all hope for blue skies and sunshine for our whale watching days. Believe me, they don't want a bunch of barfy passengers onboard any more than you want to be one of those barfy passengers! -) Weather Conditions Those are the best days to be on the water! Are you skeptical about the forecast? Call the whale watch cruise provider, and ask for their advice. Look for a day when light wind is in the forecast and seas (a/k/a "swells") are predicted to be 2 feet or less. Keep an eye on the marine weather forecast! Offshore Water ConditionsĪre you a fan of rockin' and rollin' boat rides in big seas? I doubt it! So, how can you gauge the offshore water conditions before you get out there? When you're trying to pick a perfect day for whale watching, keep these two things in mind: (1) offshore water conditions and (2) the weather. 
Some days on the ocean are better than others. Go Back to Page Contents Menu Best Weather for Whale Watching Here's a quick clip from a video I shot that day. Awe-inspiring, even for an "old salt" like me! On our trip to the whale grounds this past June, we saw so many whales that I lost count. June, July, August and September are prime time!ĭuring the summer, the Humpback whales are here, along with Finback whales, Minke whales, and their colorful "cousins" the Atlantic White-sided dolphin. I can't remember the last time I heard of a Cape Cod whale watch excursion returning to port without seeing any whales! Best Months for Seeing Whales Sightings are very reliable all season long.
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