Massachusetts: Cape Cod & IslandsFamed Race Point Beach, where the tides rush around the end of the peninsula, is a great place to see seals and even the occasional humpback whale right from shore.
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Yes, you can see whales from land in both Cape Cod and Boston. Cape Cod, especially Provincetown and Cape Cod National Seashore, offers good opportunities for whale watching from the coastline.
Cape Cod is a premier location in the U.S. to whale watch. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected area that stretches from Cape Ann to Cape Cod. Even the local cruises guarantee a 99% whale-spotting success rate.
2 What is the best time of year for a whale-watching cruise? Prime whale-watching season in Boston lasts from May to October, when the whales migrate to the warm North Atlantic for the summer. You can sometimes see whales in March, April, and November too. 3 What is the best place to see whales in Boston?
Stellwagen BankOne of the top ten whale watching areas in the world is off the Massachusetts coast in Stellwagen Bay. Humpback Whales are the greatest draw because of their tolerance for whale watching boats and their acrobatic behavior, including breeching, flipper flapping, and sky-hopping.
Best Seasons for Whale Watching: April to OctoberThe whale watching season in Maine starts in mid-April and winds down by October, perfectly coinciding with Under Canvas Acadia's season. Spring brings the first sightings as whales arrive to feast on abundant plankton and small fish.