Family friendly. The kids loved the touch tanks and the free science lessons on the spot!…read more Maritime Museum is small, so you can easily do that and still have time for a whale watch nearby.

Kelsey (Natural Resources Education) and Justin (Historian) make this museum come ALIVE!…read more This place is an absolute gem. Thank you to the staff for presenting a wonderful display of natural history and seafaring artifacts. We'll visit again!

The crew was very nice and I loved learning about whales and their behavior!! The weather was…read morebeautiful which made it feel even more special!

fantastic! we must have seen 8 whales including a mother and calf. Boat crew were terrific…read more worth every penny.

From start to finish the employees the Friki Tiki made this 60th birthday special and memorable…read more From the first phone call to stepping of the boat, this experience will be remembered for a lifetime. Highly recommend them for any family reunions, birthdays or just a fun night out with friends!! James

This was such a fun and unique way to enjoy Gloucester! The tour guides were top notch, although…read moredon't think of this as a harbor tour specifically. You are listening to fun, booty-shaking music so there's no focus on narrating a boring tour of the harbor. They are happy to answer questions and point out anything you're interested in and they do it eagerly. Think of this as a mini girls trip on water! Bring your drinks and laughter and you will have the BEST time! Highly recommend A++!

The tour was great! The captain and his son were fun and knowledgeable, and very patient with our…read morenine year old's many questions. The boat was very comfortable and I appreciate that there was a roof covering the seating area to keep us out of the sun. Highly recommend this for ages 9-89.

This IS the thing to do when visiting Gloucester! Caught the first boat out Saturday, about 9 of…read moreus onboard. Owner pointed out boats, historical spots, points of interest, lively old salt with lots of stories. $10 paid onboard with 3 stops, hop on/hop off all day. What a way to see the harbor, learn some history of the port, brush up on nautical terms, points of interest on shore, and be entertained!! Such a value! Very fun & don't forget to get a picture with Cathy. Captain Patrick was entertaining with stories and landmarks, slowed down so we could see Wicked Tuna taping a show. Talked about fishermen bringing in their catch to the auction, very informative. First mate, Decklin did a poetry reading, very dramatic, well done. Well worth the $10!!

What a fun way to spend the day!…read more The guides are so knowledgeable, friendly and have a way of making learning fun! Definitely recommend booking a tour if you're spending time in the Cape Ann area!

Great tour to get familiar with Gloucester food, shopping, and some history! Cindy does a great job…read moreand I always send folks her way. If you've never been to Gloucester it's a lot of fun. It's not a ton of food but more like having a bunch of tapas. Great experience overall!

This was a fun outing. We hadn't done this before. The cruise was about 1.5hrs and was wonderful…read more The weather was perfect. Along the way we learned about different areas around Ipswich. Essex, and Gloucester. We saw lots of wildlife too. It was truly an enjoyable ride and the staff were great. Our trip was packed with people and the top priority was safety which they did a great job ensuring we all knew about. Definitely something to check out if you're in the area.

Great relaxing cruise along the river, all the way to the ocean. Well narrated and always a great…read morebreeze . I like to go every year .

Do yourself a favor and skip this tour. Go in buy some cool merch and maybe ask if you can watch…read morethe video they play at the beginning of the "tour" which was about 75% of it. Or just search for YouTube videos on the history of ice. I wouldn't even have minded if they charged you a couple of bucks for this 15 minute tour in which the guide literally shows you some pictures of frequent customers and blocks of ice and then dumps you off at the dock behind the building. Not sure what I expected but couldn't believe that this actually got good reviews at all. Again great merch, got some cool hats and the t-shirts were pretty sweet but the tour...thumbs down!

This is one of the "coolest" and most unique tours I have gone on while hanging out on the North…read moreShore. Our tour guide Sam showed us a movie that told the history of the ice industry, Then we took a little stroll around the modern facility that services the fishing industry and makes bagged ice for the local area. We even saw some seals frolicking near the dock where the ice is loaded onto fishing boats! I imagine this tour would be fantastic any time of year. The length and price were more than appropriate. Besides, they sell neat t-shirts, hoodies, etc. right there in the gift shop. My only regret was that I didn't have any cash on hand to tip our fantastic tour guide. Sam, we owe you are beer! After their tour, you will saying, "Next time, make it Cape Pond Ice!"

The staff were amazing and the whale sightings were spectacular! Highly recommend!!! Everything was…read moreperfect from start to finish!

This was an amazing experience from start to finish. I have been on many whale watchers and, while…read moreit is always great to see a whale, there are certainly other things that make the overall experience great. Tickets were reasonably priced. We used Groupon and had no issues. The ticket booth was clearly marked and they had a cute photo area for before boarding. The website has great directions for parking, what to wear, and other helpful tips. The naturalist on board was fantastic and talked for the majority of the trip, sharing so much information about the wildlife and the surrounding area. We loved the historical facts about the region. There were snacks and drinks on board. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to have a Sam Adams Oktoberfest. We could also use a card to pay which was great because we forgot cash The crew on board was fantastic and super attentive to guests. There were a few people on board who were a tad sea sick and the crew was there to help! I thought this was a really nice to touch that they tried to provide support and tips for easing that woozy feeling. We saw whales! There were approximately 5 separate whales and two species. Before we left the dock we saw a seal in the harbor.

I guess we got lucky. Flat seas. We saw a lot of whales for about 45 minutes. We saw them make…read morebubbles in a ring to force up the fish. Then the whales would surface with open mouths and feed on the fish. And we saw this four or five times! Also saw them coming out of the water and diving down many times. The boat wasn't crowded. The captain would steer the boat left and right so that everyone on board got an even amount of time seeing the whales. The naturalist who guided the tour was very informative. Overall a great experience.

After the first two hours of our whale watch, we had our doubts. We only saw water and a few…read moredive-bombing birds. But once Captain Bill found the whales, we were treated to a non-stop thrill exhibition of fireworks in the water, from below the water, and majestically hurtling out of the water. Five stars for sure. My Sweet Lord, we saw it all. We had a ton of sightings, pods of four whales at a time, three magnificent full breaches and a dozen majestic flukes. Our guide/naturalist Rebeca added quite a bit to the experience with some expert commentary on the whales and the state of international whaling. One cool thing we learned was that whales spend their winters in the warm waters of the Dominican Republic and live off their blubber. Sounds like a good career path to me. Rebeca knew the names of the whales by their fluke markings, and she knew which whale babies belonged to which whale mommas. She was terrific. Just be warned, the ride to the whales is two hours out and two hours back to Gloucester. Our ride back was choppy and the barf-bag inventory was seriously depleted after our run. But this goes with the territory, it's a hazard for doing something like this. So if you have a weak stomache, take some pills or something . I was 100% satisfied with how this spectacular excursion played out. Well done, Captain Bill!