Souza, a wellknown marine environmentalist with more than 18 years of experience in fishing and piloting whale watch boats, has received prestigious environmental awards for excellence. How to have the best time whale watching on cape cod, ma. I was planning on heading to cape cod at the end of the trip the last week of october will this be too late to see whales. Pick one of the yearround towns to be in or near so you will have good choice of restaurants and activities. Killer whale sightings in the area are rare, but not unheard of. Nov 15, 2016 whale watching cruises leave daily from provincetown and barnstable harbors on the cape and from plymouth harbor just off cape. Cape cod humpback whale rescued barnstable, ma patch. Cape cod life is the regions premier lifestyle magazine showcasing the stunning natural beauty and historic charm of cape cod. Late september whale watching provincetown forum tripadvisor.
Heres a list of whales youre most likely to see on a cape cod whale watch. Highlight your cape cod vacation with an unforgettable cruise aboard the mid cape s only whale watch, sailing midapril through october from picturesque barnstable harbor. Seeing some of the largest animals on the planet perform unpredictable and exciting acts is a thrilling experience. Bring a camera whether its a normal camera or your phones. Two endangered north atlantic right whales were spotted in cape cod bay on monday. The male calf spotted by the ccs team is the offspring of a whale named pediddle, a whale at least 39 years old that was first identified in 1978 and first seen in cape cod bay in 1979. Oct 28, 2019 thousands of people flock to cape cod each year to go whale watching. Rare right whales spotted in cape cod bay barnstablehyannis, ma only about 500 north atlantic right whales are left on the planet. Gabriels, a provincetown hotel its whale watching season. Thanks so much for sharing your cape cod whale watch experience with us, aimee. The best way to watch whales from shore on cape cod. The tip of cape cod is located only three miles from the southern end of the stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary, a prime feeding ground for whales.
Spotting right whales in cape cod bay mass great outdoors blog. In the waters off cape cods northern tip, a humpback whale had been. While there are whales on cape cod year round, the main cape cod whale. Daily whale and seal excursions are offered in season, led by experienced naturalists.
Cape cod the cape as its universally called is among new englands favorite summer vacation destinations and it thrives on tourism. An excellent whale show continues at cape cod, visible from shore. United states whale watching in cape cod in october we are planning to go whale watching out of cape cod at the very begining of october. You can find the dolphin fleet slips on the side of the macmillan pier, while the the provincetown whale watch is located on the other side of the dock. Dolphin fleet whale watch provincetown all you need to. I could flip the journey round and go straight to cape cod, which would get me there a week earlier 3rd week in october if it made any difference. Last friday, the aerial survey team saw 44 right whales in eastern and southern cape cod bay. Cape cod sighting of rare whale raises concerns the boston. The hyannis whale watcher sails out of barnstable harbor, just minutes from the bayside resort, every day and sails across beautiful cape cod bay to the whale feeding grounds in the stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary. Right whales were seen high skim feeding at the waters surface. This was a bright sunny day, no adverse weather conditions whatsoever. The cruise from barnstable harbor out to stellwagen bank really is scenic, isnt it.
Interactive north atlantic right whale sightings map. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. Rare north atlantic right whales return to cape cod bay. The right whales long baleen plates covered in a thick mat of fine hairs, help this 4550 foot animal to strain tiny plankton from the water for food. The local whale watching season lasts between midapril and late october, providing you with the most ideal weather for observing the largest mammals on earth. Whale watcher is a stateoftheart, highspeed, waterjet driven ship thats designed and built especially for whale watching. Overnight packages for your vacation on cape cod there is certain to be a package listed below that is perfectly suited to your dreams of a cape cod escape. Our boat hyannis whale watcher cape cods finest whale. Finest whale watching on cape cod hyannis whale watcher. There are many experienced charter boats available on the cape that go to the feeding grounds of the many species of whales. If your kids will get restless on a boat after 2 hours, then maybe they arent ready for a whale watch since most take longer than that.
Oct 4, 2016 cape cod sunsets are red, whales are grey and blue. You will be amazed and awed at the sighting of a 40ton whale off the bow of your boat. You can meet the males all year long around the azores, but the females best from may to october with their calves. Videos of cape cod real estate, whales, weddings, events, artists, businesses and. Cape cods whale watch season begins in midapril as hundreds of the gentle giants migrate to their summer feeding grounds off the massachusetts coast. The last time we cruised that route, we saw a mother and baby whale feeding in cape cod bay just a few miles beyond the entrance to the harbor. Ocean noise pollution, whale ears, and a humpback beached on. Whale watching rates through october 2019 save time, save money. Also, its tough to say now how many whales will be around in october.
I was wondering how much of a risk is it to pay and take the time to do a whale. Minke whale wayne hoggardnoaa this article is more than. May 14, 2020 hyannis whale watcher cruises on scenic cape cod, ma offers worldclass whale watching adventures to visitors of all ages from around the world. Choose an option, april, august, july, june, may, october, september. Humpbacks the whale watching season ends on the north american east coast. Why do right whales keep dying off cape cod and canada. The right whale s long baleen plates covered in a thick mat of fine hairs, help this 4550 foot animal to strain tiny plankton from the water for food. The peak season for right whales in cape cod bay is here. Highlight your cape cod vacation with an unforgettable cruise aboard the midcapes only whale watch, sailing midapril through october from picturesque barnstable harbor. The season runs from mid april through october with the best whale watching seen in june, july, august and september. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic whaletrips. We are planning a trip to cape cod but can only go this coming october 1531. Either way the center for coastal studies sighting of this blue whale miles east of truro is pretty amazing. The bowhead whale that was spotted in 2012 off the coast of cape cod has been seen again in cape cod bay the farthest south that the species has ever been documented prompting excitement.
Would like to see some sights as well as possibly go to nantucket. Cape cod whale watching is one of the most sought after experiences for cape cod visitors and residents. Earlier this summer, a whale who is over 25feetlong and goes by old thom, was spotted off cape cod. These attributes make the whale watcher the largest, fastest, and safest whale watch vessel operating on cape cod. Whale watching cruises leave daily from provincetown and barnstable harbors on the cape and from plymouth harbor just off cape. When an unusual type of bird is spotted out of range, bird watchers call it an accidental. Get the monthly weather forecast for hyannis, ma, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Whale watching cape cod in october, too late united. Hyannis whale watcher cruises barnstable all you need to. October 17 to october 22 dolphin fleet whale watch.
May 01, 2020 whale watcher is a stateoftheart, highspeed, waterjet driven ship thats designed and built especially for whale watching. Minke whale euthanized after beaching on cape cod wbur news. Cape cod whale watching seasons, cruises, what to bring and. One year of whale watching in just one infographic.
The best time to go cape cod whale watching is from april to october. For our passengers comfort, the whale watcher has three viewing levels with over 650 feet of rail space for viewing, two sun decks, and bench seating throughout. The last time we cruised that route, we saw a mother and baby whale feeding in cape cod bay. While there are whales on cape cod year round, the main cape cod whale watching season is april through october, with the peak of the season during the summer months. The season comes to an end in late october when the whales head. Top 10 things parents should know about whale watching off. Cape cod whale watch may be the new boat on the docks, but captaincoowner henry souza is no newcomer in the provincetown waters. Cape cod exploring whale watching south africa north. The climatecontrolled interior cabins feature tables with. Thousands of people flock to cape cod each year to go whale watching.
Each has their own style of touring but all offer excellent, safe, and responsible. Hyannis whale watcher cruises 269 millway, po box 254, barnstable, massachusetts 02630 rated 4. You can find the dolphin fleet slips on the side of the. Cape cod artist specializing in hand carved wooden whale sculptures. Whale watching on cape cod is the best way to experience the areas unique natural landscape, species diversity and nautical history all in one salttinged outing. Vacationers come in dribs and drabs in the offseason, and in hordes in the warmer months to lose themselves amongst endless miles of windswept seashore. Whale watching provincetown chamber of commerce, inc. A blue whale was photographed off the coast of cape cod wednesday afternoon. Whale watching package bayside resort hotel, west yarmouth, ma. The cape cod national seashore is truly a national treasure. However, whales can be spotted off the cape s coast yearround.
For those that have never seen these majestic creatures, a whale watch is a must when you visit cape cod. Cape cod sighting of rare whale raises concerns the. October is the back end of the whale watching season in cape cod, but sightings can still be good. Cape cod bay is a critical habitat for these whales and in the spring, we often see over half of the population visit these waters to feed on their nearly microscopic. The whale watch will take you to stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary, which is the center of the whale feeding grounds in massachusetts bay, just. The nice thing about the cape is that you can quickly go from the atlantic ocean, with its rougher surf, to the calm cape cod bay and it is nice to experience both. Cape cod whale watching seasons, cruises, what to bring. The local whale watching season lasts between midapril and late october, providing you with. Best times to visit cape cod the best time to visit cape cod is may, june, september or october. Hyannis whale watcher cruises barnstable, cape cod.
As i said above, there are many options in the area for whale watching tours. Psb interactive north atlantic right whale sightings map. On 24 april, sean williams and i had 7 species of cetacean from race point beach, highlighted by 810 northern right whales, the closest of which was less than 100 feet off the beach. Cape cod is a worldclass destination for whale and seal watching. Tubelli is the lead author, with zosuls and ketten, of a july 2018 study. Blue whale spotted miles off cape cod on wednesday. The whales are feeding on their favorite plankton species, calanus finmarchicus, which appears to be present throughout the area. Im interested in doing a whale watching trip with our family, but am afraid we wont see any whales. Hyannis whale watcher cruises barnstable all you need. An amazing whale watch off of cape cod with breaching humpbacks, finback and pilot whales.
Fin and humpbacks are regularly seen from april to october, and scientists have discovered that cape cod. Jul 11, 2012 an amazing whale watch off of cape cod with breaching humpbacks, finback and pilot whales. Dress warm being out on the water is always colder than being on land. A beautiful beach back by a steep glacial scarp just tell the kids they are not allowed to climb on the cliffdunes.
Cape cod events october 2019 if youre lucky enough to be on cape cod in october, youll find an events calendar full of fantastic ways to enjoy the crisp, invigorating sweater weather that comes with autumn by the sea. Once found in cape cod bay in huge numbers, there are fewer than 350 north atlantic right whales remaining in the world today. Our jetpowered, state of the art vessel carries you to stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary, the seasonal home to humpback, finback, minke whales and several dolphin. Featuring oktoberfest challenges, german foods and cape cod beer. Federal regulations prevent whalewatching boats from intentionally approaching within 500 yards, so this is a. About dolphin fleet whale watch whale watching originators of east coast whale watching since 1975. On the morning of july 4, as reported in the boston globe, bruce peters and customers he had taken on a fishing trip spotted a marine mammal accidental an orca whale off the coast of cape cod. Oct 24, 2017 in an alarming trend for one of the most endangered large whales in the world, a north atlantic right whale carcass was found monday on nashawena island, south of cape cod, according to a post by. These shoulder months usher in pleasant temperatures for outdoor pursuits, fewer crowds than the. Whale watches on cape cod cape cod ma guide cape cod web. Cape cod whale watching tours youll have a whale of a time.
Back in february we booked and paid in full for a whale watch at the end of october. On the outer cape i would suggest orleanseasthambrewster area for easy access to the main road, rt 6, where you can easily get from one end of the cape to the other as others have said, october can be a lovely time of year. During the summer, the humpbacks are here, along with finbacks. Whale watching in october provincetown forum tripadvisor. Trip video of your whalewatch hd download or dvd in the wild. Whether it is a romantic getaway, a foodie adventure or a girlfriends weekend, carriage house inn strives to make it a special event you will cherish. Doing a whale watch with the dolphin fleet or provincetown whale watch should become your cape cod tradition. Cape cod whale watching is world class with guaranteed sightings. Orca visits cape cod ocean navigator septemberoctober. Dec 03, 2018 interactive north atlantic right whale sightings map.
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