We offer a variety of customized private tours for those of you that want to experience the beautiful waters and bountiful wildlife surrounding chatham, pleasant bay, monomoy island, and the backside of cape cod. The best way to watch harbor and gray seals up close on cape cod is on a seal tour on one of the many boat tours leaving from chatham and. For over 10 years weve been taking people out to monomoy, a barrier island and wildlife refuge off the coast of chatham,ma, where thousands of seals have made their home. Secret cape cod beaches, scenic boat tours and rentals. Enjoy a private tour, with a stop for drinks and light snacks, through cape cod s picturesque waterways, the cape cod national seashore barrier beach, the chatham fishing fleet, the large seal colonies which. Join us as on an instructional photo tour and workshop to cape cod massachusetts. Can anyone recommend which cape cod seal watching boat tour to take. Seals on cape cod are more than just shark bait earthwhile. Daily whale watch excursions are offered in season, led by experienced naturalists. Seal watching is something that everyone does when visiting a beach on cape cod. Enjoy chathams seals, sandy beaches and picturesque harbors aboard one of the bright yellow beachcomber boats. Cape cod s gray seal and white shark problem is anything but blackandwhite. Another company in chatham for seal watching is beachcomber tours.
Our route also includes the windswept dunes of the cape cod national seashore and north beach island, t he chatham fish pier and chatham lighthouse private charter rates. There isnt a guaranteed time and place to see seals, but some spots are better than others. For over 10 years weve been taking people out to monomoy, a barrier island and wildlife refuge off the coast of chatham,ma, where thousands of seals. Find the answer when you download our free vacation guide today. I started harbor seal boat tours in order to give our visitors unique and local access to cape cod. Not only is it fun to see if you can spot one, but it is also especially important to be aware of seals in case of sharks following in their wake. There are other tours available, some out of orleans and harwich. This contemporary, farmhouse cape cod home boasts an open concept kitchen, dining, and living area. Watch for winter seals, seabirds during boat tour of woods.
Whale and seal watching provincetown chamber of commerce, inc. You and up to 5 others can enjoy a scenic tour to see seals or whales or a beautiful sunset or maybe all three. Gray seal pups discovered, cape cod life july 1990. We were spellbound, trull recalls of spotting the four new pups on his first trip. Provincetown seal tours all you need to know before you. Secret cape cod is a premiere outdoor recreation company that offers boat rentals, scenic tours, seal watches, wildlife excursions, hiking, beach picnics and outdoor adventures at some of the most secluded natural gems on the outer cape. Our narrated seal watch adventure cruises are filled with humor and historical facts including stories of pirates, seals. We will travel by land and sea to photograph whales, seals, giant dunes, lighthouses, and other incredible coastal landscapes. Do you enjoy wildlife, seal cruises, birdwatching or fishing. After retiring from my business career, i worked for several years as a contract tour boat captain on outer cape cod. This is a fact of nature youre better off knowing before you opt for shark watching on cape cod. Provincetown seal tours 2020 all you need to know before. Here are the best ways to see the cape cod seals chatham.
Exciting wildlife, birding and seal tours on cape cod at outermost harbor marine in chatham with the new cut open right in front of the marina we can now again offer our very popular wildlife, birding and seal tours. Inside, residents can indulge in a luxurious master bath with a rainfall shower. Off the beaten path 10 astonishing finds on cape cod the. Thats where they set off almost every day to tour the waterways between north beach, chatham light and the break all in search of seals. Cape cod saltwater services is a unique partnership of local naturalists and outdoors people who are devoted to respectful use of our fragile environment. Seal watching cruise on cape cod thousands of seals on the sand bars off chatham. On the southern tip of cape cod lies an interesting bit playfulness and wonder. The sight is truly majestic and you can be a part of it through the buzzard bay coalitions tour of the cape cod seal and seabirds watch. Thinking about either beachcomber or monomoy island ferry, since there have been shark. You can see their yellow boats lined up in chatham harbor. Monomoy island excursions is a family owned and operated business in harwich port, cape cod, massachussets.
Daily whale and seal excursions are offered in season, led by experienced naturalists. Whale and seal watching provincetown chamber of commerce. There are many fantastic locations across the cape that are great for seal. A herd of gray seals, and a fascinating history of intrigue inhabit what was once a sleepy fishing village on monomoy island. Seal island duiker island is one of cape towns most popular attractions, home to the cape fur seals and other marine animals such as cape cormorants, dolphins, brydes and humpback whales and more. The monomoy island ferry and chatham water tours both from chatham both look good. Adults especially prefer landfast ice and juveniles stray out to the fringes and pack ice. Click on the interactive map to dive into your favorite cape and islands lighthouses. A great white shark kills a seal off the coast of chatham, mass. Along the way, you will see the chatham lighthouse, the cape cod national shoreline, small islands, and amazing birds. Go whale watching along stellwagen bank, one of the worlds finest whale feeding grounds located off cape cod. White shark takes a grey seal off wellfleet, massachusetts. Cape cod seal watch adventure cruise blue claw boat tours.
Cruise out with us for a relaxing, scenic 90 minute sunset cruise featuring local cape cod musician, brian sances. Cape cod is a worldclass destination for whale and seal watching. Their long claws allow ringed seals to keep breathing holes open through the ice. In this area, just off the shores of woods hole, is a location where seals like to gather and play. Seals appear at various times in various places on cape cod. Duke university researcher david johnston tagged gray seals off chatham and found that in the winter they. Cape cod family vacations cape cod seal watching tours. Cape cods gray seal and white shark problem is anything. Arriving in chatham harbor, you will visit with the local seal colony who are swimming in groups or might be hauled out on a sandbar, every trip is a different experience. Just did this tour with a group of girl friends this week.
Our cape cod boat tours provide a wonderful introduction to the areas shifting sandbars. Arriving in chatham harbor, you will visit with the local seal colony who are swimming in groups or. A gray seal haul out near head of the meadow beach in truro. While seals are the main attraction on our cruise, there is a lot more to see.
Blue claw boat tours depart from orleans and have tours. You will find a complete list of sightseeing tours. Join captain keith lincoln aboard the rip ryder for some of the best ocean fun and adventure available on cape cod we invite you to come along for a day of exploration off the coast of chatham, cape cod. Love them or hate them, it seems everyone has an opinion about the growing seal population on cape cod. After a rare shark bite takes a life, some in this beach region want to go after the seals. Very sweet, kind and extremely knowledgeable about the seal life. Help us deliver the news that matters to the cape cod community. Come sail with us to monomoy island as we approach beautiful monomoy island youll watch the harbor and grey seals swimming in their natural habitat or.
With the increase of seals in our area came an increase in great white shark sightings. Check out local harbor seals firsthand as you gently paddle along nauset. I would highly recommend a seal tour when you visit the cape. This is one of the more popular self guided tours offered at the. Our narrated seal watch adventure cruises are filled with humor and historical facts including stories of pirates, seals, sharks, shipwrecks and buried treasure. Alyson anderson has celebrated 8 birthdays while teaching at cape cod conservatory but its never been quite like this. Cape cod shark adventures offers private shark watching tours. They were working with a spotter plane to track and photograph individual. Miriam wasser wbur there are tens of thousands of seals on cape cod and the islands, and everyone seems to have an. Offering exciting seal tours along the beautiful chatham harbor waterways.
This 90 min tour focuses on chatham harbor and its famous seal colony. A remote and notably beautiful island located just southwest of chatham on cape cod, monomoy island is home to the monomoy national wildlife refuge. Tom and helaine are knowledgeable and safe boat owners who clearly enjoy what theyre doing. We have a bar down below where you can purchase beer, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks and snacks.
You will find a complete list of sightseeing tours on our vacation planner. Our route also includes the windswept dunes of the cape cod national seashore and north beach island, t he chatham fish pier. Strike up a conversation with the captain and learn more about the cape cod seals. This activity is unavailable for the next 3 months view similar activities nearby it may. Cape cod is a worldclass destination for whale watching.
On this seal watch adventure cruise, the dunes of the cape cod national seashore are also seen. One of the most popular cape cod seal watching tours is beachcomber tours. Cape cod conservatory birthday car parade for teacher. Where and when can i see the most seals in cape cod. Young may wander far and each year a few come ashore on cape cod. A team off white shark researchers witnessed this white shark predation on a grey seal in outer cape cod waters. Sea salt charters offers private whale watching and fishing trips and operates off of the dolphin fleet dock in provincetown, ma, in cape cod. There is a trained naturalist on board who narrates the tour and can answer. Secret cape cod beaches boat tours and rentals and. Go whale watching along stellwagen bank, one of the worlds finest whale feeding grounds located off cape cod bay. Harbor seal boat tours east orleans 2020 all you need. Click here to download the on the water dining menu. Watch for winter seals, seabirds during boat tour of woods hole. Cape cod life logo cape cod life publications logo.
For example, this picture was taken at head of the meadow beach in the cape cod. The provincetown chamber of commerce has served travelers to cape cod and tourists since 1899, providing referrals to accommodations, dining, attractions and entertainment for provincetown and the outer cape. Cape cod s gray seals are already showing signs that sharks are having an impact. Join us for a memory making adventures on cape cod for the whole family to enjoy. After retiring from his business career, geoff worked for several years as a contract tour boat driver on outer cape cod.