New Bedford Harbor Tours

04/09/2025

Seafood is more than a meal in New Bedford. Generations of fishing families have made the city the #1 fishing port in the nation for over twenty years. Taste the tradition and savor the experience of boat-to-table dining.

📸: Maggie Howland
🍽️: The Black Whale

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

This Thursday is AHA! New Bedford at FHC, and the Center and the School for Marine Science and Technology are partnering for a student research showcase!

Visit the Center on Thursday, April 10, at 6pm to meet current SMAST students and learn about ongoing research impacting the commercial fishing industry. One hour program followed by a Q&A with presenters.

About SMAST: Located on Clark’s Cove in New Bedford, the School for Marine Science and Technology is a nationally and recognized institution for education and research in marine science and ocean technology. SMAST is a collaborative community of dedicated students and expert faculty working together to address challenges in marine science while fostering a supportive and collegial environment. Over the years, SMAST students and researchers have worked closely with New Bedford’s commercial fishing fleet to keep our fisheries healthy and sustainable. Visit their website here: https://www.umassd.edu/smast/

01/29/2025

EXCITED ABOUT THE HISTORY OF NEW BEDFORD?
NEW BEDFORD HARBOR TOURS IS HIRING FOR THE 2025 SEASON!
USCG License required, some support is available
Excellent Boat Handling Skills a Plus
Please contact us at: [email protected]

08/25/2024

Sundays are for Family… and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season than taking the whole crew aboard! is operating through October, so if you’ve had a busy summer and are looking to stay closer to home while taking advantage of this weather… you’ve still got time!

Book a Tour with us today ⚓️
https://www.newbedfordharbortours.com/tours/

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07/25/2024

⚓️ HOME SWEET HOME!
While we are so grateful to our friends for hosting us these past two weeks, we are excited to share that we are back at our dock next to on Pier 3 and look forward to cruising with you this weekend!🛥️ All Aboard!

07/14/2024

Temporary Relocation Notice: we are at Pope’s Island while the Pier 3 is undergoing routine maintenance. We are operating as usual over , and we hope to see you soon! ⚓️

09/13/2023

⚠️With Hurricane Lee approaching the Northeast, we have made the decision to cancel tours for Friday and Saturday.
Stay safe and we’ll see you soon!

08/30/2023

Destination New Bedford and Pope’s Island Marina welcome Nao Trinidad, a replica of the 16th century tall ship that sailed with Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet that circumnavigated the world. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s historic trip!

Tours will be available Tuesday September 5 through Sunday September 10 from 10AM to 8PM.

Check out our blog post with our guide to visiting the Nao Trinidad!
https://destinationnewbedford.org/blog/