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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

Our 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026The humpback whale calves have been a highlight of the 2026 season, and Sunday was no exception!...
10/13/2026

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026

The humpback whale calves have been a highlight of the 2026 season, and Sunday was no exception! We caught a break from the sporty seas October has handed us and found ourselves among HUMPBACK WHALES, a FIN WHALE, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, and SEABIRDS.

The calves were full of energy, and their antics deserved a little recognition. So, we’re handing out superlatives to Sunday’s standout calves. Check each photo’s caption to see the honors given to the calves of 2026 on 10/11, and enjoy a few other highlights from the day.

OCTOBER 7 - 9 2026 Wednesday, we were greeted by a large gathering of HUMPBACK WHALES bubble-net feeding. We found ourse...
10/10/2026

OCTOBER 7 - 9 2026

Wednesday, we were greeted by a large gathering of HUMPBACK WHALES bubble-net feeding. We found ourselves in the right place at the right time, surrounded by the sounds of whale exhales and seabirds eager to catch some of the fish the whales pushed toward the surface.

Thursday, we found many whales again, this time spread farther throughout the area in smaller associations of two to four individuals. The highlight of the trip was our encounters with SHORT-BEAKED COMMON DOLPHINS! Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen this species a handful of times, particularly in the fall. A playful pod approached the boat and raced through our wake, and we encountered several more pods throughout the trip.

Friday, we continued south through bumpy seas, but our efforts were rewarded when we reached an area with multiple humpback whales. We had sightings of mom and calves, a bit of surface activity, and another encounter with common dolphins, along with ATLANTIC WHIE-SIDED DOLPHINS.

10/09/2026

OCTOBER 9, 2026

Fall whale watching is the best.

People often ask when is the best time to go whale watching. While the number of whales changes throughout the year, and anytime spring through fall can be great, there's just something about fall that's special: The colors, the low-angle to the light that always makes for some of your favorite trips of the year.

So far this fall the weather has often been... well... challenging. But the whales have been great!

All of the video in this post was taken in the first week of October 2026. I hope it captures what a spectacular time this is in New England.

Enjoy!

*Please switch to 720p for best quality.

**I'm especially excited to share the Common Dolphin video. It's the best I've ever managed to get of this rare and beautiful species (that we've seen many times over the past week!)

***I included some scenery shots taken around the Gloucester area. Watch to the end for a special surprise.

OCTOBER 3 - 5 2026We’ve ridden the swells, felt some sea spray, and made some awesome memories along the way! October of...
10/06/2026

OCTOBER 3 - 5 2026

We’ve ridden the swells, felt some sea spray, and made some awesome memories along the way! October often brings a little extra adventure, and those who embrace it have enjoyed some rewarding sightings of HUMPBACK WHALES, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, and a variety of seabirds.

It’s been a great season for mother and calf sightings. Over the past few days, we’ve caught up with calves we’ve watched grow all season long and encountered mother and calf pairs for the first time this year. Even in October, we’re still adding individuals to our season’s sighting list! The calves have kept us entertained, playing on their own, with one another, and with seaweed brought in by the wind.

Speaking of wind, it’s kept us at the dock today, but we look forward to getting back offshore and making the most of these last few weeks of the season!

10/03/2026

OCTOBER 3, 2026

From this morning's whale watch: When a Great Shearwater nearly gets taken out by a breaching whale (Thumper's calf)...

OCTOBER 1 and 2, 2026 Oh, October, we’re only two days in, and you’ve already been remarkable!Our trips over the past co...
10/03/2026

OCTOBER 1 and 2, 2026

Oh, October, we’re only two days in, and you’ve already been remarkable!

Our trips over the past couple of days have taken us to the southern end of Stellwagen Bank, where whales and seabirds continue to gather in great numbers. It’s been a longer journey, but we’ve been rewarded with a little bit of everything, from feeding groups to playful calves!

These photos capture a few highlights from these past couple of trips. Every day on the water brings something different, and while we can’t promise these same moments, that unpredictability is part of what makes whale watching so exciting. October is off to a wonderful start. Come see what the final month of the season brings!

10/02/2026

October 2, 2026

Today's trip was incredible. This was taken just a few minutes ago on Stellwagen Bank...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 A nor’easter kept us at the dock for over a week, but today we finally headed back offshore, and the ...
09/30/2026

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

A nor’easter kept us at the dock for over a week, but today we finally headed back offshore, and the conditions couldn’t have been better. It was hard to imagine that seas had reached 15 feet just a few days ago. Today’s gray skies, glassy seas, and soft light along the horizon made the ocean look like pewter.

We traveled 29 miles to find whales, but the long journey paid off with a jackpot of humpback whales! They were feasting on American sand lance, with mother-and-calf pairs mixed throughout the feeding groups. We also enjoyed some of our best seabird sightings of the season, including Great, Cory’s, Manx, and Sooty Shearwaters, Northern Fulmars, Northern Gannets, and more.

There’s no telling how long these sightings will last, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us this season, now is a great time! As always, wildlife is unpredictable, and every trip is a new adventure.

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 9.13.26 - 9.17.26 We continue to enjoy great sightings of HUMPBACK WHALES on Jeffreys Ledge, al...
09/18/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS UPDATE ~ 9.13.26 - 9.17.26

We continue to enjoy great sightings of HUMPBACK WHALES on Jeffreys Ledge, along with ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS and OCEAN SUNFISH!

Throughout the week, we’ve watched humpback whales form different associations as individuals continually moved through the area. On today’s trip, however, many of them seemed to gather within a mile of one another. We also welcomed back some familiar whales we hadn’t seen in quite some time, including Spoon and Chromosome. It was wonderful to see them and so many others again! Today also brought glassy seas, a welcome change after several weeks of windy conditions.

Here are a few photo highlights from today and other recent trips! There's still a month and a half left of the season. Join us!

Humpback whales identified this week: Alligator, Crisscross, Draco, Touchdown, Quill, Quote, Rope, Whirlwind, Partition, Pylon, Sprinkles, Bayou, Spoon, and Chromosome.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026We’ve been graced by Mother Nature with favorable weather throughout much of the season, but September...
09/15/2026

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

We’ve been graced by Mother Nature with favorable weather throughout much of the season, but September has brought several days of high winds and less than ideal sea conditions. Despite the weather challenges, we’ve continued to find whales!

Today’s forecast called for moderate winds, which held true when we arrived at the boat this morning. However, the winds picked up as we let the lines go, and we encountered wet and windy conditions on Jeffreys Ledge. Despite the weather, we spent time with an association of 6 humpback whales: Sprinkles, Bayou, Rope, Whirlwind, Touchdown and Alligator, with several others visible in the distance.

To our passengers who joined us today, thank you for your patience and adventurous spirits! These photos are for you to save and enjoy. I’m grateful we were able to see as much as we did. Patience and a sense of adventure are often rewarded with memorable sightings!

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