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Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 Millway
Barnstable, MA 02630
(800) 287 - 0374
Visit Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises

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Seasonal: April-October Departures are tide dependent. Please refer to our 2013 schedule: http://whales.net/calendar/index.html

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About HYANNIS WHALE WATCHER CRUISES

The jet-powered Whale Watcher sails from Cape Cod's Barnstable Harbor for unforgettable whale watching. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is the seasonal home to humpback, finback and minke whales and consistently ranks among top whale watch destinations. The Whale Watcher features 650 feet of rail, three viewing levels, and two sun decks with bench seating throughout. Climate controlled cabins feature cushioned family style seating and a full service galley and bar, staffed by friendly, helpful crew. USCG licensed captains lead all trips. Expert naturalists provide educational and engaging narration throughout the trip. This all combines for safe, fun, world class whale watching!

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Whale Watcher Sightings- June 10-27, 2013

June 28, 2013

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By Jonathan Brink



Here are some photo highlights from recent whale watches since June 10th.

Looking down the back of an endangered finback whale! Note the
light-colored markings known as the blaze and chevron, markings that help
to ID individuals. Photo: HWWC
The powerful exhalation or blow of a finback whale, second largest animal on earth! The fastest of our baleen whales, this animal is gassing up before a deeper dive. Photo: HWWC
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We were seeing the "dark side" of this finback whale! Finback whales are bilaterally asymmetrical.

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Whale Watcher Sightings- May 25th -June 6

June 06, 2013

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Whale Watcher Sightings- May 25th -June 6
In the past couple of weeks, we have had daily sightings of whales in the waters around Cape Cod and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Humpback  finback, and minke whales have all been observed. Seal sightings were way up with gray seals outnumbering the smaller harbor seals. Birdlife has been slow with a few notable exceptions. 

A finback whale at the surface on a recent whalewatch.
The past couple of weeks have seen a predictable reshuffling of food resources in the waters around Stellwagen Bank National...

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Whale Watcher Sightings: May 5-15, 2013

May 21, 2013

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