Dolphin Whale Watch

Category: Whale watching tour agency in Provincetown, Massachusetts

Address: 307 Commercial St #1, Provincetown, MA 02657, USA

Phone: +15082403636

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

Minta Johnson

Aug 20, 2022

Such a great time. It's a lovely boat ride and we have seen some variety of whales every time I've been. The staff have tons of great info to share and it's really fun.

Craig Dodge Lile

Jul 20, 2022

It was an amazing whale watching trip! We came upon a huge group of whales feeding. They really put on a show. It was 45+ minutes of whales, up close, surfacing and diving during feeding. There were also multiple dolphins. This experience was more than worth the price.

Mary Logan

Jul 13, 2022

What an amazing experience. We got there for the first boat to beat parking and crowds and so glad we did! It wasn't packed and it made it easy to move about the boat for the best views. We had two littles who we were worried about bringing on such a long excursion, but we saw so many whales, seals, sun fish it was captivating for the majority of the trip and the little bit of down time was perfect for grabbing a hot dog and having them eat lunch. It was such an easy experience from buying tickets online, going right to the dock scanning and getting aboard. The crew was friendly, funny and very informative. It was great to be on the water on a hot day too - nice and cool and a nice break from the heat. We can't wait to go back again!

Paul

May 29, 2022

We took the afternoon cruise on 5 May - great time of the year when the whales are here, but the tourist season hasn’t started. We cruised on the DOLPHIN XI. The ship was in excellent condition with an enclosed lower deck, and an open upper deck. A small third deck was not open for this cruise. The crew was very professional and attended to all the guests’ needs. The Captain’s maneuvering skills allowed us to stay close to the whales without disturbing their feeding. Our Naturalist Guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the region, sights on land - both near and far. As we approached Stellwagen Bank, she provided us with the clue of what to look for, and then began to quickly point out the whales as we approached. Warning - as even our Naturalist Guide reminded us - our cruise was probably a bit of an outlier on the positive side. We saw two Right Whales from a distance (per the protection act for that species), several seals, and twenty to forty feeding humpbacks - both adults and calves. I’ve been on several whale watching cruises before, both on the east and west coasts of the U.S., and this was by far the most whales I’ve ever seen. Again, your experience may vary.

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Questions & Answers

Seeing any whales this weekend

Michele Sullo | Sep 9, 2018
Hillary | Sep 9, 2018

We did last week, yes

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How much is it to do?

Anita Berry | Sep 8, 2021
Cindy Beba | Sep 8, 2021

From 55 to 65 dollars adults and 45 children

How long was the trip?

Daniel Hiraldo | Sep 8, 2021
Lance | Sep 8, 2021

3 hours minimum. 1 hour traveling there and back. 1 hour watching if whales are there. They'll go an extra hour to find whales if none at the feeding area. Bring a jacket even if ours 90 deg outside.

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Coming to PTown Aug 30th. We were there in mid-June and Whale Watching wasn't being offered. Coming back in early Sept. Are you still doing whale-watching and, if so, what times.

Glen Banta | Sep 8, 2020
Margaret Ryan | Sep 8, 2020

We just went last week and everything went smoothly. I would check their website for the times offered as well as purchasing tickets because they're running at about 1/3 capacity so trips are booking quickly. When we went I believe there were 3-4 offerings a day, starting at 9:30

What is the best time of day to see whales ... morning? mid-day? afternoon? I will be there next Saturday

Robert Alwine | Sep 9, 2019
David Clark | Sep 9, 2019

It does not matter as whales do not feed by time of day. If they are in the area you will see them

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Will you see whales in late October?

KEVIN BURGHER | Sep 9, 2018
Portia Feeney (SweetPMarie89) | Sep 9, 2018

Probably not though. Usually the whales are in that area from May-sept. (Based on wht they said during the watch) but still call & check.

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how long are the trips

Heather Walker | Sep 9, 2018
G Thom P | Sep 9, 2018

Three hours +/-

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What is the best time of day to see whales?

Karen Anderson | Sep 9, 2018
Bryce Nolting | Sep 9, 2018

I have had best viewing on a sunset watch, whales feed late afternoon early evening and I had amazing shots last year I uploaded 100 pictures of whales last watch I was on to google guide

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Do you get sea sickness (Do people get vomiting due to constant ups and downs of waves for 3 - 4 hours of the trip?)

Shreyas Poovani | Sep 9, 2018
Leah Guerrero | Sep 9, 2018

I've been a few times and never had a problem. My first year I was worried about it but I've never had a problem. I don't think they go out if the waves are really bad.

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What is the months/days to see whales

William Henne | Sep 9, 2018
Lyndie Driggs | Sep 9, 2018

April through October. I went at the end of April and saw a ton of sperm whales.

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are wheelchairs allowed ?

susan fife | Jul 10, 2022
Marko Milosevic | Jul 10, 2022

Yes.

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how much are the tours

A & J Glass Service | Sep 8, 2020
Marcy Bouvier | Sep 8, 2020

https://whalewatch.com/information/rates/

Did I hear dolphin in the Merrimack river ?

Dorothy Robdau | Sep 9, 2019
stephen vantre | Sep 9, 2019

This is out of provincetown. Didnt hear about the merrimack river.

I went on two whales watches this week. Saw 2 fin whales and one humpback. Where have all the humpback whales gone?

A BT | Sep 9, 2019
Ruth Cass | Sep 9, 2019

You need to catch them while they are migrating. Try later in the season.

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Is there free parking nearby?

Marilyn Preman | Sep 9, 2019
bruce sexton | Sep 9, 2019

No free parking that we could find

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Is it a good time of the year to see whales and such looking to take a trip out there with our children and need to see whales and etc best times and suggestions welcomed

Chris Picard | Sep 9, 2019
Jaclyn Hodges | Sep 9, 2019

We just went last weekend and saw 2 finn whales. We went at 9:30a and a storm was rolling in around noon. I'd wait until the weather gets a bit nicer to go.

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Can you bring small dog in carrier?

April Sanford | Sep 9, 2019
Dan Richards | Sep 9, 2019

This is no place for a dog

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Is this dog friendly?

April Sanford | Sep 9, 2019
Mary Herendeen | Sep 9, 2019

The only dog we saw was the crew's resident dog. And he stayed away from the passengers in a compartment area for the majority of the trip. No other dogs on board. People are moving around from side to side trying to get a view. I love my dog, too, but I have to force myself to face the reality sometimes that maybe certain activities weren't made for her to enjoy. Personally, I would love seeing a small dog anywhere I go (just so you know I'm not bashing you in any way). But... Like I said... Reality steps in.

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can i bring my dog

Nicole Andryshak | Sep 9, 2018
Kristofer Caya | Sep 9, 2018

Been on 20+ trips with them...never seen a dog

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Does anyone use the website Groupon to get discounts for Provincetown Whale Watch tours or any other activities ?. I've never used their site however see a lot of great deals. Feeling a little skeptical. Thanks

Marilyn Chandler | Sep 9, 2018
Lyndie Driggs | Sep 9, 2018

Groupon's a great resource and if they have a discount for the whale watch, make sure and use it.

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Are strollers allowed on the boat .

Nancy Johnson-mcdonough | Sep 9, 2018
Brian Fitzpatrick | Sep 9, 2018

I've seen them stow strollers BEFORE getting on the boat, and you then pick it up again after the trip is over.

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Can you bring food on the boat?

Nancy Johnson-mcdonough | Sep 9, 2018
Jason Burris | Sep 9, 2018

Yes.

Can you buy food on the boat

Nancy Johnson-mcdonough | Sep 9, 2018
MichaelW | Sep 9, 2018

Yes, but be careful you don't miss a whale doing a breach while there.

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Are dogs allowed on the boat?

Anaïs Piché-Bustros | Sep 9, 2018
Lyndie Driggs | Sep 9, 2018

Dolphin Whale Watch 307 Commercial Street Provincetown, Massachusetts 2657 508-349-1900 800-826-9300 This whale watching tour company offers you and your well-behaved dog the opportunity to view a variety of whales including Baleen, Toothed, Humpback, Fin and Right Whales. Each tour is about 3 to 4 hours long. Small dogs are allowed on all of the boat tours. Large dogs are also allowed, but there are a few requirements. The smaller tour boats are recommended for large dogs, because these boats are less crowded and offer more space. They also recommend that you call first to make sure that there is space available. All dogs need to be leashed.

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How much is it

ASMR QUEEN | Sep 9, 2018
Jim Browne | Sep 9, 2018

$47 for adults and 30 odd for children. Check dolphin fleet website. Use AAA card for discount. Maybe Aarp too.

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what was the first year of the Dolphin Whale Watch? Was the boat called Dolphin 1?

Nick Haddad | Sep 9, 2018
Lyndie Driggs | Sep 9, 2018

They were established in 1975.

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What to do around the area?

chris graham | Sep 9, 2017
Beau Levin | Sep 9, 2017

Sand Dune Tours, Shopping, Beaches, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Historical Attractions, ie Pilgrim Monument, Lighthouses, National Shoreline, Monomy Wildlife Refuge, Cranberry Bogs, the list is endless!

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