BeanoNYC
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ChileMass said:Oh, yes - whalewatching is incredibly cool. If it's a beautiful sunny day and the ocean is like a millpond, you'll have a great time, plus a friend just told me yesterday that for whatever reason, this summer is one of the best in a long time for the number of whales off the MA coast. Out of P-town, take the Portuguese Princess or the Dolphin Fleet from the main wharf at the end of Commercial St.
One serious word of caution - if you go on a day that is rough, be sure to take some Bonine or other non-drowsy motion-sickness medication an hour before the boat leaves or you will be sorry. If an amusement park roller coaster makes you sick, or you have any concerns about your stomach, take the drugs cuz once you are on the boat there's no getting off it. I took a whalewatch cruise out of Gloucester several years ago and once we cleared the harbor we were in 8-12 foot swells for 2.5 hours out and 2.5 hours back. Of the 100 people on the boat, probably 75 were puking over the side, including me. It was the most miserable 5 hours of my life.
But - the last whalewatch I went on (Port. Princess) was 2 years ago on a clear, gorgeous day with humpbacks leaping and breaching all over, a bunch of Minkes and a couple of Finbacks cruising by silently and even a big (20') basking shark who was green and eerie. Hot day, cold beer, cool whales and a great day. You'll have a lot of fun.
Sounds great. This is what I had come up with as an option before you posted so we're on the same page. I have a good pair of sea legs but I'm a bit worried about my wife. Thanks for the advice on the motion sickness.