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What's new on our Whale Watching Trips!
Whale watching on the Yankee Freedom this summer, not only will you learn about whales from our qualified naturalists, you'll have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with researchers working as trained crew members onboard the whale watching vessel. CORE and Yankee Whale Watching are taking education to a whole new level with an entirely new program designed to give our whale watching passengers the very best learning experience.
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Educational Whale Watching at its Best
On our whale watching trip, you'll have the opportunity to listen to whale sounds, handle real whale artifacts, and even participate in plankton tows, water visibility analysis, and temperature measurements. Children can enjoy learning about whales by participating in whale crafts and special onboard activities including: origami whale making, whale tail matching and whale naming games.
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What to bring on your Yankee Whale Watching Adventure
A camera and extra batteries
An extra jacket or sweater
A hat or visor, sun glasses and sunscreen
Rubber soled shoes or sneakers
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- August 8/14
Great weather and great sightings! See exciting pictures from Aug 9! - August 7 and 8
8/7 A gorgeous day brought us through a couple of minke whales to 12 Humpback Whales; including Lavalier and calf, music, and infinity. Several Humpback Whales spent the afternoon logging (napping) and others traveled in a group of 5- a relatively rare behavior. 8/8 Another day of good weather brought us to 11 Humpback Whales searching for food [...]
- August 8/14
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Whale Watching Testimonials
"Yankee Whale Watching Voted Best Whale Watch in New England"
"You Are Guaranteed to See Whales"
"Yankee Whale Watching has the best whale watch guarantee available, and we are the best equipped to deliver"
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Enjoy a Unique Yankee Whale Watching Advantage
We have a whole fleet of vessels, some leaving as early as 5am. - all on the look-out for whales! We spend more time viewing whales and less time trying to find them! Yankee fishing excursions travel to the world renowned whale feeding areas known as Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey's Ledge. Our whale watching captains communicate about current whale sightings with our early morning Deep Sea Fishing captains who have been out for hours earlier that morning.
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Experience our Standards of Excellence
With some of the most experienced captains and crew in the business, you can be certain your whale watching trip will be safe, and also of the highest quality. Yankee Whale Watching 's highly acclaimed safety record is unmatched. We strictly adhere to all Federal whale watching guidelines regarding operation of our vessels near whales, respecting their behavior and requirements for space. We are visiting these majestic mammals in their natural surroundings. The vessels and crew are along to help you enjoy the natural setting.
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Our Commitment to Conservation, Research & Education
Your Yankee Whale Watching trip is packed with exciting information, with our research staff on hand to answer specific questions you have, develop discussions such as the monthly focus topic, and our interactive research tools on board and in use during the trip. Information sheets are available onboard, as well as a library of interesting material, even a Kids Corner of fun activities for children.
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Recognition for Commitment to Conservation & Research
Yankee Whale Watching and Deep Sea Fishing is proud of Jerry Hill, our founder and president, a leader on the advisory council for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary - at that time, the only representative from any whale watching organization. Our sister operation in Key West Florida has also been singled out as a leader, as a member on the National Environmental Performance Track of the EPA. This hand in hand commitment to conservation and research assures the future for these magnificent whales.
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Bird Sightings
The bird sightings over the past couple weeks have been up and down as well, further indicating that the bait fish were shifting with changing ocean currents. On the best days, we're still seeing the usual suspects including Juvenile Northern Gannets, Greater Shearwaters, a few Sooty Shearwaters here and there, Common Terns, Wilson's Storm Petrels, and both the Herring and Black-Backed Gulls.
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Educational Advantage
Our whale watching trips are rich in educational information from our onboard naturalist. Book Online Now.
Whale Watching Gallery
Take a look at our whale watching photos and videos from our trips.
Additional Educational Info
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