7 Seas Whale Watch

7 Seas Whale Watch Daily narrated whale watching trips from Gloucester to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary 🐋 We look forward to seeing you on the water.
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For more than 30 years, 7 Seas Whale Watch has had the privilege of introducing thousands of passengers to the many species of whales and marine wildlife that inhabit the waters off our coast in and around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Named Best Boston Area Whale Watch, we are a 45-minute drive north from downtown Boston in the historic New England seaport of Gloucester, MA

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whale watch trips run from mid-April to mid-October and are designed to educate, inspire and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of our fragile marine environment. We are a family business – Three generations of career captains have worked from this very dock for more than 7 decades. We have a love and respect for the marine environment and a passion for providing the best possible customer experience for you and your family. Browse our website, reserve tickets on-line, call our sales office or use our contact form to ask a question or send a comment.

09/05/2026

SEPTEMBER 5, 2026

Thank you to everyone who came out with us this morning. The weather definitely worsened far quicker than expected. It got pretty rough out there!

Thankfully the whales made the journey worth it though. Here's the video of Pleats' calf that I promised.

To those who had planned on coming out with its this afternoon we hope will be able to join us on another trip soon. The sea conditions were just not suitable for taking people out this afternoon. Your safety and making sure we give you a good experience open the water is important to us.

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 9.1.26 - 9.4.26As the seasons begin to change, we’ve been seeing a mix of species, some associa...
09/04/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 9.1.26 - 9.4.26

As the seasons begin to change, we’ve been seeing a mix of species, some associated with summer and others that become more common as we ease into fall. Believe it or not, the leaves have already started changing color here in Massachusetts!

Over the past few days, our trips have featured an incredible variety of wildlife, including HUMPBACK WHALES, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, SHORT-BEAKED COMMON DOLPHINS, BLUE SHARKS, OCEAN SUNFISH, and even a LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE.

The birders have enjoyed some exciting sightings as well, including a Sabine’s gull, Lesser Black-Backed Gull, and Parasitic Jaegers.

Here are a few photo highlights…

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.28.26 - 8.31.26Happy September!As our summer schedule came to a close, yesterday greeted us w...
09/01/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.28.26 - 8.31.26

Happy September!

As our summer schedule came to a close, yesterday greeted us with fall-like air and a few familiar fall visitors.

Over the past several years, I’ve come to anticipate the return of two individual humpback whales to southern Jeffreys Ledge during the final chapter of our season: Victim and Partition. Like clockwork, we encountered both whales on yesterday’s trips, along with several other individual HUMPBACK WHALES and pods of ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS.

Unfavorable weather is keeping us docked today, but we look forward to heading back out tomorrow! Our fall schedule has officially begun, with one weekday trip departing at 10:30 a.m. and two weekend trips departing at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We will also be running two trips on Labor Day at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fall is a wonderful time to be on the water. Join us!

08/28/2026

AUGUST 28, 2026

It was a foggy morning on the ocean today which makes finding whales a challenge... but we are always up for a challenge!

"Good energy, good vibes... and now we're watching a whale JUMP OUT OF THE WATER!!!"

***As always, switch to 720p for best quality***

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.24.26 - 8.27.26It’s hard to believe we’re closing out August with next week being the start o...
08/28/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.24.26 - 8.27.26

It’s hard to believe we’re closing out August with next week being the start of our fall season. Over the past few days, we’ve encountered HUMPBACK WHALES, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, SHORT-BEAKED COMMON DOLPHINS, and even a LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE.

Each trip has brought something different, from feeding and surface activity to restful moments, close approaches, and playful calves. The calves continue to grow each day, both in size and personality. They’re becoming increasingly adventurous and may be beginning to practice the feeding behaviors they’ll need once they are independent. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how well the “class of 2026” is doing, but bittersweet knowing that our time with them as calves is entering its final couple of months.

The photos in this post were taken over several trips these past few days over hours spent on the water. As always, it’s important to remember that every trip is a completely unique experience. These are wild animals, free to travel and behave as they choose, so we never know exactly what we’ll encounter. That’s all part of the adventure!

Thank you to Northshore Magazine for awarding us "Best of the North Shore 2026" for whale watching!We are honored to rec...
08/26/2026

Thank you to Northshore Magazine for awarding us "Best of the North Shore 2026" for whale watching!

We are honored to recieve this award. Everyday we work hard to show our passengers the best possible sightings... even if it means going the extra distance or putting in more time on the water.

Thank you also to our amazing crew who works so hard each day to make our passengers time on the water with us so special. This award is really all about you.

Congratulations to all of the other "Best of Northshore" winners from other categories. Together we make this area the amazing destination that it is.

08/26/2026

AUGUST 26, 2026

We didn’t find another turtle today unfortunately, but no one went away disappointed. “Pleats’” calf made sure of that! This video is from the morning trip.

In the afternoon many more whales had moved into the area and “Hasselback” was the star as he was very curious about our boat and spent a lot of time circling the boat, passing back-and-forth beneath us and spy hopping.

A full sightings update with lots more photos and video to come…

08/25/2026

AUGUST 25, 2026

On the way out to Stellwagen Bank this afternoon a woman asked what our chances of seeing a Sea Turtle were. She is writing a novel told from the perspective of a Sea Turtle and so she really wanted to see one.

I told her that, while it was technically possible, they are very rare and we hadn't seen one yet this year so the chances were slim.

I took this video a bit later in the trip. 😲

***As always with video, switch to 720p for best quality. And if anyone is writing a book from the perspective of a whale shark please come out tomorrow. I really want to see one.***

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.22.26-8.24.26 A Weekend on the Ledge. Jeffrey’s Ledge, north of Gloucester, is just as exciti...
08/25/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 8.22.26-8.24.26

A Weekend on the Ledge.

Jeffrey’s Ledge, north of Gloucester, is just as exciting a place to watch whales as Stellwagen Bank. Over the last few days, we’ve encountered numerous HUMPBACK WHALES, GRAY SEALS, and OCEAN SUNFISH.

The whales have been busy feeding and building up their blubber layer ahead of their quickly approaching winter migration. We’ve watched many individuals working hard, blowing bubble clouds before rising through them as herring skip along the waters surface.

Mixed in with all that feeding, we’ve also encountered whales with a different agenda. This afternoon, Alligator and Woodwind began spyhopping and rolling around our boat. The encounter was completely on the whales terms, and we simply sat and watched with lots of excitement. Woodwind certainly lived up to his name, producing some interesting sounds while blowing streams of bubbles beneath the surface.

WHALE SIGHTINGS REPORT ~ 8.17.26–8.21.26I thought I’d share a few more photos from our trips this week because, as you c...
08/21/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS REPORT ~ 8.17.26–8.21.26

I thought I’d share a few more photos from our trips this week because, as you can see, it has been thrilling! A passenger used that word to describe this afternoon’s trip, and I thought it perfectly summed up the week. As Jay noted in our last post, we’ve encountered multiple species but the HUMPBACK WHALES continue to take center stage. This week, we’ve spent time on both Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey’s Ledge, with incredible sightings in each location.

Over the past couple of days, a large concentration of humpback whales has gathered on Jeffrey’s Ledge. We’ve enjoyed a long stretch of calm seas lately, but today brought a northeast wind, choppier conditions and an early hint of fall. The whales seemed to embrace the change, treating us to breaches and tail breaches on both trips! We’ve also observed them resting and socializing in a variety of associations. Individuals move between groups throughout the day, making each trip feel much different from the last.

Humpback whales sighted this week: Mars and calf, Dyad and calf, Doric and calf, Dome and calf, Milkweed and calf, Jabiru and calf, Shuffleboard and calf, 3.14, Spell, Dross, Fan, Quill, Cacophony, Valley, Jawa, Owl, Clamp, Gunslinger, Pinball, Orion, Quote, Draco, Spoon, Chromosome, Chablis, Spike, Reaper, Etch-A-Sketch, Samovar, Salt, Glo-Stick and Scylla.

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