Look Who’s Back!
Did you know that we have whale celebrities who visit the waters of Cape Cod? We were thrilled to hold the honor of announcing the return of Salt, the world’s most famous humpback whale. Who will you meet on your whale watch?
Plan ahead! Purchase tickets now for your whale watch adventure.
Specialty Whale Watching Excursions
Calling all adventure-loving whale watchers! Our Extended Whale Watch is a 6-hour deep-sea experience crafted for those who crave more. With extra time on the water, we’ll explore beyond the usual routes—possibly venturing along Cape Cod’s stunning eastern coastline, including the wildlife-rich waters near Chatham. The whales will be our guide! Weather and sightings permitting, you’ll have the chance to spot elusive ocean wonders like seabirds, sea turtles, and even sharks!
This special voyage goes beyond whale watching! Our team of expert naturalists will be joined by field specialists who will share fascinating insights on seabirds, marine wildlife, maritime heritage, and local history. Plus, a professional photographer will be onboard, offering a hands-on Wildlife Photography Workshop—perfect for capturing jaw-dropping moments and improving your photography skills.
To keep you fueled, our full galley will be stocked with breakfast and lunch options, ensuring you stay energized for all the adventure. And for your comfort, we’re limiting capacity, so you’ll have plenty of space to soak in the views.
Ready for an unforgettable marine adventure? Book your spot on our Extended Whale Watch and make memories you’ll treasure forever!
Some whales may live nearly twice as long as believed—if we let them
From our friends at science.org:
Among mammals, whales are the longevity champs. Members of several species have lived past age 100, and one bowhead whale reached its 211th birthday. But estimates of whale longevity often require scarce tissue samples and can rely on techniques that are difficult to interpret.
A study published today in Science Advances may have found a better way. By combining decades long photo records with the same statistical approach companies use to set life insurance rates, scientists have deduced that at least one species of whale survives almost twice as long as researchers expected. Other whales may beat longevity predictions, too, the work suggests.
“What the authors have done here is quite impressive,” says marine mammal biologist C. Scott Baker of Oregon State University, who wasn’t connected to the study. “They make a good case for the plausibility of their results.”
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