Saturday, June 23, 2012

Take A Side Trip To Whale Watch This Vacation

By Thelma Kent


Are you planning a trip to the Northeast this summer? Are you looking for a unique experience that you can tell your friends and family about? Look into an excursion within Boston whale watch boat trips.

The Massachusetts area is known for a rich fishing and whaling tradition. With that, there are various trips that can be taken, many lasting for just a few hours. You can easily fit one into your busy vacation schedule. Search local websites for costs, booking and scheduling information.

Trips leave normally on a daily basis. They head out into the Atlantic to prime areas that you are sure to see whales. Not usually just one type, but the season does matter a bit in what you will see. In around 3 hours, you will have an incredible experience, guided by experts.

You can even book an excursion that offer lunches or other foods on the trip. A tour conductor will be able to talk about all the historical aspects of whaling that was done and the area that is rich in history. It can be a good learning experience if you have children. Most outings are done in April up until November when whales are known to be in the area prior to leaving for winter.

Many pods have their feeding areas within a couple of miles from shore. This makes the ability to spot several breeds of whales such as the finbacks, humpbacks and even a minke whale. There are even dolphins in those locations.

If you are taking your first trip up to New England, make sure you book a Boston whale watch excursion. A sea going trip can easily be fit into any busy day, in the morning or afternoon. For a few hours both adults and kids will be amazed by these giant creatures. Seeing a humpback just a few hundred yards away can be a memory not easily forgotten.




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