Pictured left is a whale breaching, or leaping, out of the water! You can see lots of whales activites on a whale watch. It's fun & educational!
Is a whale a mammal or a fish? Do whales have teeth? How does a whale sleep? Do whales play? These are some fun questions that you might think about while you are out on your whale-watching adventure!

Pick up the most recent edition of Kids on the Cape to learn more about whales or order it here.

Better yet, go on a whale watch when you get here as a special part of your Cape vacation. Following is a list of excellent companies which offer whale watches daily in season:
Boston Harbor Cruises, MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown. 877-SEE-WHALE

Capt. John's Boats, Town Wharf, Plymouth.
800-242-AHOY

The Dolphin Fleet. Located at MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown. 508-349-1900 or 800-826-9300.

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Barnstable Harbor. 508-362-6088 or 888-942-5392

Portuguese Princess, MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown. 508-487-2651 or 800-442-3188