Joe Jurek from the F/V The Mystique Lady, “Humpbacks & Finbacks feeding up off the coast of Ipswich Bay”, which if you remember correctly, is up toward Jeffreys Ledge! And one last report from our friend, Capt.
Mike Tupper aboard the F/V Fremantle Doctor, reports “several Humpbacks frolicking around Thachers Island” – just a few miles off the coast of Rockport! Another report from Capt. The good news first: We have been receiving first hand reports from our fisherman friends that there are plenty of Humpback whales in the area!! Capt. Happy Thursday, folks! We have some good news & bad news….
#CAPE ANN WHALE WATCH UPDATE#
Good to know Cape Ann Whale Watch staff is on top of the sightings and planning for a great season! I can’t wait to get back out there! Here’s the update from the Cape Ann Whale Watch Facebook page: It is also a good idea to make advance reservations during July and August.I knew this delay of the whale watching season was coming, but it still hurts. During July and August don’t forget your sunglasses, sunblock and a sweater or light jacket. During early April, May and June ocean temperatures are still very cold and any breeze over the ocean can make it uncomfortable if you’re not dressed appropriately. Boats do have heated cabins where you warm up and can buy snacks, but you will want to be out on the deck were the whales are! Wear sensible shoes or sneakers for good traction on the decks. You won’t want to keep track of a large bag while trying to watch whales.
Here are a few hints to help you enjoy your trip: Don’t pack anything larger than a daypack.
Other species of whales and sea life that may be seen while whale watching include: Naturalists have been tracking them off Cape Ann for years. The Humpback whales that return each year are among the world’s most thoroughly researched whale populations. Mothers bring their new calves to Cape Ann’s feeding grounds to teach them to hunt and feed. Rolling, tail slapping, breaching, even playing with the whale watch boats are everyday activities for these majestic beauties. Minke, Sei, Northern Right and Finback whales are regularly seen off Gloucester, but the beloved Humpbacks are the whale watchers’ favorites. A narrated tour of historic Gloucester Harbor is included on every trip. Every journey is unforgettable and awe-inspiring, from the first sighting of a breaching whale to the voyage home. All are committed to education and environmental awareness and all guarantee whale sightings. Whale watching season on Cape Ann begins when the whales return to Cape Ann in early May, seeking our rich offshore waters, and ends sometime in early November, weather permitting.Įach of Gloucester’s whale watching companies hosts an onboard naturalist to help identify the whales and describe their behaviors. The ledges and banks of these feeding grounds create a rich and productive marine habitat that attracts numerous species of whales. Gloucester’s whale watch companies are the only ones in New England who can easily reach these feeding grounds on any given trip. Gloucester is the ideal place to whale watch because of its proximity to these fertile feeding grounds. Gloucester is located eight miles from Stellwagen Bank, a National Marine Sanctuary and even closer is Jeffreys Ledge, and Tillies Bank, all prime whale feeding grounds. Visitors can taste the salty air as they cruise out of beautiful Gloucester harbor past jetties, lighthouses and even a historical castle on the way to Stellwagen Bank, home to many kinds of wildlife, including the beloved Humpback Whale. One of the most popular activities enjoyed by visitors to our community is whale watching. Thousands of tourists vacation on Cape Ann every summer. Whale Watching on Cape Ann: A Summertime Must
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