We were visiting friends in the area and decided to sign on for Captain Rick's Hingham Picnic…read moreCharter. It turned out to be the highlight of our vacation!! Our kids had such a great time swimming while we were at anchor near a place called Worlds End. We had a cruise around the Boston Harbor islands while Captain Rick shared his extensive knowledge of the area. Fantastic! So great to learn from a local expert. His boat was also a perfect size for our needs with plenty of room for onboard picnicking. I can tell you that the day exceeded our expectations and we look forward to one of his charters on our next trip to Boston!

From the owner: Captain Rick brings his love of boating to picnic and swimming charter customers with personalized…read moreafternoons on the waters between Hingham and the Boston Harbor Islands.

This experience exceeded my expectations. The boat is basic (meaning not luxurious) but in good…read moreform. The crew and naturalist were very friendly, enthusiastic and professional. The trip to the whales is about an hour along with an hour return trip. There is roughly one hour spent with the whales and you really do get up close and personal with them which is where this trip really exceeded!

Drove 2 hours to Boston to take a make-up whale watching tour and stood in the blazing sun for…read moreanother hour just to be told our make-up 2:00 tour was canceled!! The kid told us there were boats leaving at 3 and 4 and to go to the city tours booth and reschedule. Of course when we got to the window the lady there said both of those times were fully booked!! We got a refund and learned a lesson. DON'T USE CITY TOURS AGAIN! Now we're off to find things to do in beantown... Rating a one because they don't offer a zero

Yesterday's weather was made even more perfect while enjoying a whale watch with Captain John out…read moreof Plymouth MA. We journeyed out to Stellwagen Bank and saw 30 WHALES, dolphins and grey seals! It was an exceptional day for viewing these amazing creatures. I would like to highlight our tour guide and narrator, Lindsay who is a naturalist and someone whose passion, expertise and knowledge was palpable. She is articulate and personable combining just the right amount of enthusiasm and humor throughout the trip. You could feel not only her energy but her authentic respect and devotion to educating others about these giants of the ocean. I feel blessed everyday that I get to live near the ocean here in Massachusetts and to know these amazing mammals live and breathe in our waters. Thank you to Lindsay and the entire Crew on Captain John's Whale Watch!

Great trip. We learned a lot from the naturalist on board as she narrated the trip. And we saw…read moreplenty of whales.

Had an amazing experience on this 3-4 hour long boat ride (we left around 1:30 pm and returned…read morearound 5pm) seeing 1 finback whale, three humpback whales, and a huge pod of Atlantic white sided dolphins! Info for potential whale watchers: there is free parking in Gloucester on Sundays, and we had pretty good experience with bringing our own snacks, but you can buy snacks and beers on the boat as well. The boat itself as two bathrooms and a lower and upper deck. They usually go out to Stellwagen bank / Jeffrey's ledge depending on where they believe the whales may be (10 to 30 miles out). The cape Ann whale watch and Boston harbor also goes to the same locations and I believe they communicate. We were pretty close to cape Ann whale watch and they seemed to be a lot more crowded than our boat. For practically the entire trip, the marine biologist was telling us facts and guiding us in how to look at the wildlife. He even came out at the end to chat with us one on one. He was quite knowledgeable and even knew the whales by name! Apparently, it's common to see dolphins, finback, minke, and humpback whales during this season (June to October). Humpbacks deliver the exciting plunge into the water with the lifted tail. We were even able to see a cool feeding lunge from a whale named patches. We saw a lot of birds as well! We luckily were able to go to Jeffries ledge this time which is only about 10 miles out. On other trips this summer they have been going to Stellwagen bank which is 30 miles out. I highly recommend 7 seas if you want to have an enjoyable trip onto the ocean and relaxing encounter with amazing marine mammals!! I believe they will refund you if you don't see any whales, but it's quite likely to see whales as they are extremely knowledgeable on finding the whales.

My mom and I went on a morning whale watch with 7 Seas when we spent a long weekend in Gloucester a…read moreweek or so ago. It was my third whale watch (but my first on the East Coast) but my mom's first, and we both had a great time. 7 Seas has been in business since 1983, and I can see why. The staff were friendly, the boat was great (lots of indoor and outdoor space, as well as a bar for food, snacks, and drinks), and the naturalist was incredible (she narrated our tour). It was a rough day out on the water (tons of wind) when we went out on our watch, but the staff didn't give up and they changed up our route and made sure we saw some whales (although it's important to keep in mind that you are not guaranteed a whale sighting if you do a tour). Once we found a pair on humpbacks, the boat followed them for a while! Then they took us to another pair and we followed them for a while! It was amazing to see these whales in the wild. We got some incredible photographs, and I was gasping repeatedly at the whales. Just an incredible experience.

We had so much fun. We saw a bunch of whales. The captain was great about making sure both sides of…read morethe boat could see but you are encouraged to get up and move around to see the whales. The crew is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the whales and different marine concepts. It was obvious that crew loves what they do and are passionate about ocean conservation. I highly recommend going on these tours.

Outstanding whale watch!…read more We saw numerous whales with several quite close to the boat, so close you could hear and feel the blowing. We also witnessed numerous tail breaches and fin slapping behaviors. I have been on numerous whale watches before, but never like this one!!! The ride out to the feeding areas was about 15 miles, relatively a short distance. The boat was clean and organized. The narrator was knowledgeable and quite informative. You could tell how focused she was on the subject of whales through her excitement. It was so special!

Had a blast on the Schooner on the 4th. There is some historical information provided and a little…read morebit of story telling without taking away from the scenery. There was a nice breeze on the water on the day I went and we were able to use the sails for pretty much the entire cruise. Capt Mike is great, as is his crew although I forgot their names. I passed on the refreshments as they seemed overpriced based on those around me that did get them, but otherwise it was blast. Been on a handful of cruises in the area, and this is the first one that fired a cannon, so that was a fun experience.

I had mentioned to hubby that I wanted to take a local cruise on a sailing ship. Not too long…read moreafter that, he noticed the ticket booth for Fame right on Pickering Wharf. They were closed, but he noted the website, and we checked it out. Not long after they opened for the season, he went to talk to Melissa at the ticket booth, who told him all about it. We were in! I booked us on a sunset cruise for June 24. We kept watching the weather during the day, and there were showers and downpours even as we ate dinner at Sea Level Oyster Bar. Fortune favored us, however, as the skies cleared just before the 5:00 cruise returned. We boarded with about ten other people, and we set off from the dock right on schedule. The Captain and crew told us about the Fame of Salem and the boatyard where she was built. The views were amazing, and once we got away from the dock, the crew asked for volunteers to help hoist sails! Hubby and I each helped, and the feel of the wind in my hair, as we started to pick up speed was awesome! Another couple on board got engaged during the cannon fire ceremony. It was sooo cool to be a part of that moment with them. Drinks and snacks are available on board, and paying was easy (we used Venmo.) The sunset views were breathtaking. There were great views around the harbor of homes and other boats. We will definitely do this again and are looking into doing a private charter for the end of the season!

The Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruise was awesome! The ship was comfortable and not too crowded. There…read morewere plenty of snacks and drinks available for the ride out to the whale feeding area. We saw lots of whales and they swam right next to the boat. The crew was very friendly and were able to point them out by name. Mr. Pete was super friendly and worth chatting with! I highly recommend this!

Top notch experience. Finally got to see humpback whales up close & person... well as close as is…read morefor me & the whales. The vessel can really move fast on the way to the Stellwagen Bank marine sanctuary & the whales. The boat uses water jet propulsion "like a giant jet ski" to avoid harming marine life. The captain skilfully steered the vessel with great consideration for the whales. I thought we'd see one or two whales. But we saw many more. The captain announced where the passengers could see the whales as they surfaced. To give passengers a chance to see the whales, the captain gently turned the boat. Ben, an onboard naturalist, came by and offered information about the whales. He had a set of photos of whale flukes and explained how they identify individual whales. Markings are like fingerprints. Fascinating. Highly recommended this whale watching cruise.

My family had an amazing time with Captain Don and his first mate. They were so kind and patient…read morewith the kids. My son got nervous with the rough water and Captain Don quickly calmed him and let him help drive the boat. We could not have asked for a better experience. Lots of fish caught, great company, and laughs!!! Thank you!!!

I can't say enough great things about our experience fishing with Captain Don and his First Mate,…read moreMike but would like to share why booking a trip with Labrador Fishing Charters was so fantastic for myself and my 10 year old son. The guys were great with my son and made us both feel welcome. They're both great with kids! I booked 3 hours (more than enough time) and we departed from Scituate at 4pm. In no time, he caught 2 big bluefish, and we ended up with 6. He also had a fun time hauling in lobster pots and driving the boat. We took two lobsters home for dinner, along with some fish. The ride back was awesome as well. I told him, "this is the type of day you'll always remember". I know I will, and that this is going to be something we do for years with Labrador. Thanks, Doug and Mike!

We had an absolutely amazing day out on the water with Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch in Provincetown…read more Our tour guide, Sophie, made the entire experience unforgettable. She was incredibly knowledgeable, full of energy, and genuinely passionate about whales and nature. You could tell this is more than just a job for her. She even had a whale tattoo on her leg, which made her love for these incredible animals even more authentic. We learned so much from her, and it was refreshing to have a guide so excited to share her knowledge. She kept pointing out the whales as they surfaced, and her timing was perfect, just when you thought the action had moved on, she would spot another humpback breaching or lifting its tail before diving back down. If you can, try to get on one of Sophie's tours. I've been on whale watching tours before, but I have never seen anything like this. Our four kids were beyond excited as we saw what felt like 40 to 60 humpback whales. The boat ride itself was fantastic, with the salty spray in the air and everyone crowding the rails every time a whale came up close. It was one of the most incredible wildlife experiences we have ever had. At first, I thought the tour was a little pricey, but as my son said, "Dad, this was worth every dollar. You should have paid more." He was right. We happily tipped Sophie and the crew on our way out because they absolutely earned it. If you are visiting Provincetown, do not miss this experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and I would recommend it to anyone.

I've been on two w whale watches in last two years. My first experience in 2024 was amazing with…read moreprivilege of viewing multiple whales breaches. We also viewed at least a dozen whales on voyage. They have a whale specialist to identify and provide more detail on the various species. Great for kids. The second trip in 2025 did not have as many opportunities to view a whales but they went out of their way to locate whales. Boat is very comfortable and offers food and beverages. Alcoholic if interested.

Had a wonderful relaxing sail with my husband. Captain was very informative and shared the local…read morehistory. It was nice returning to the water in such a relaxing format. Thank you

we had an amazing time sailing with Capt Phil. He was so accommodating and we even got to see 2…read moretall ships! This is my second time sailing with him and I would highly recommend.