Sep 14, 2010 get stopbystop directions for a driving tour of cape cod, massachusetts from national geographics ultimate road trips. Founded in 2004, cape cod beer is cape cod s original microbrewery. When i was fishing ten, fifteen, twenty years ago, seeing a seal was a rarity. The windswept dunes of the cape cod national seashore and north beach island, one of the most beautiful barrier beaches in the world.
As a commercial fisherman, i can tell you that the local seal population has expanded rapidly over the last 10 years. Too many seals, not enough sharks capelinks cape cod. Head north along monomoy, southway, north beach island, nauset and provincetown. Cape cod scenic tours hyannis all you need to know. Cruising along, you encounter islands, salt marshes, birds, and the dunes of the cape cod national seashore. Guided tours take you from hyannis to chatham to sandwich and more. Check out the best tours and activities to experience cape cod canal. Our sea blue coast guard certified boats carry the whole family in comfort to visit seal colonies, beachcomb on an island, view a full moon or enjoy a private custom cruise tailored just for you. Beachcomber seal watching, which departs from various locations depending on the season, offers views of the playful pinnipeds in their natural habitat as well as a look at chathams scenic beaches and harbors.
Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. Fishing, issues, nature post an article too many seals, not enough sharks. Cape cod seal watch adventure cruise blue claw boat tours. Farmers market on fridays from memorial day to october 1st. All of our tours are in bay and harbor waters, suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Nov 20, 2016 over 30 species of seal, sea lion, and walrus dwell in the worlds waters, and a variety of seals inhabit the waters off cape cod.
If you are looking for where to go on cape cod, here are my six favorite spots. Dick hilmers explore cape cod kayak tours and educational. Seal watching cruise on cape cod thousands of seals on the sand bars off chatham. Go whale watching along stellwagen bank, one of the worlds finest whale feeding grounds located off cape cod bay. Founded in 2004, cape cod beer is cape cods original microbrewery. Can anyone recommend which cape cod seal watching boat tour to take. Our cape cod boat tours provide a wonderful introduction to the areas shifting sandbars. Find the answer when you download our free vacation guide today. Explore cape cod with dick hilmer on daily kayak tours in nauset marsh, cape cod national seashore and pleasant bay. Seal watching is something that everyone does when visiting a beach on cape cod.
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. You will glide though narrow channels and into isolated lagoons where hundreds, sometimes thousands of gray seals swim and lay out along the shore. Were proudly dedicated to fresh, delicious, handcrafted beer. 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. Open weekdays 10am to 6pm and saturdays 11am to 4pm. The growing seal population on the cape will be an ever increasing problem into the future. Yet, two species of seal call cape cod home throughout the year harbor seals and gray seals. Cape cod scenic tours is the only all day fully narrated tour company on cape cod. The seals of monomoy are a rare treat seen close up from the shallow drafting seal watch vessel perserverance. Our objective is to provide our guests with a comfortable, informative, private tour, on their schedule, providing them maximum enjoyment from their cape cod experience. My pilot kyle was fantastic and gave a great tour of the cape including seeing oyster grant beds, seals, historical sites. This is one of the more popular self guided tours offered at the. Bus tours to cape cod, bus trips to cape cod, group.
While it may be too cold to catch some rays at the beach, you can catch the seals at play in the water. I think they need to take immediate action to thin out the seal population. This is a funfilled day where you will learn about the history and see the beautiful, natural,unique landscape of cape cod. Over 30 species of seal, sea lion, and walrus dwell in the worlds waters, and a variety of seals inhabit the waters off cape cod. Please read the obituary here, as well as this cape cod chronicle article in which his kids, david and kate, talk about. Seal cruise the seals of monomoy are a rare treat seen close up from the shallow drafting seal watch vessel perserverance. After retiring from my business career, i worked for several years as a contract tour boat captain on outer cape cod.
Cape cod boat tours is your one stop source for charter boats, yachts, and excursion vessels, power and sail, on cape cod, marthas vineyard, and nantucket. Cape cod duckmobiles started in 1994 when jon and doreen were operating a sightseeing bus on cape cod with tim as the driver. Beachcomber tours combine the excitement of an outdoor adventure with an inspiring learning experience and the opportunity to see parts of nature you might never experience on your own. A highlight of your cape cod bus trip is a visit to the famous getaway island, marthas vineyard. Aug 29, 2012 seals comeback spells sharks and trouble to massachusetts coast a federal law that protects gray and harbor seals has led to a population boom off the coast of cape cod. Cape cod scenic tours hyannis all you need to know before.
Call or book online today for an unforgettable cape cod adventure. Join our knowledgeable captains for a seal tour of provincetown harbor, longpoint, and the cove, and learn all about the seals as well as the waters they inhabit. The product and itineraries on this website are a sample of what cape cod custom tours produces for our clients. The best way to experience provincetowns seal community is from the water. Things you wouldnt do on your next trip to cape cod. The bus tours were not doing well but the duck boats were full all the time. Shark safety at cape cod cape cod national seashore u. Cape cod custom tours a division of hyline cruises. You can visit us on the web, instagram or facebook. At the same time the duck tours had just started in boston. We took a tour with arts dunes tours and loved learning about the history and ecology of the region. 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 basking in the sun.
And you will spy sea birds and once in a while, the shadow of a great white shark. Please check back here or call for continually updated information. Resurgence of seals on cape cod beaches means more sharks. If you have a specific arrival date, we will be happy to check availability and price the tour. Watch for winter seals, seabirds during boat tour of woods. For example, click on cape cod under the tours by region for a sample of cape cod programs. It is with immense sadness that the murdoch family must announce that chatham water tours will no longer be operating. The local colony of grey and harbor seals, numbering into the thousands. Feb 12, 2016 aerial photos starting at the canal on the bay side, then on to the south tip of monomoy to see the seals. See the many seals that live around the chatham harbor waterways between north beach, chatham lighta and the break. Cape cod saltwater services is a unique partnership of local naturalists and outdoors people who are devoted to respectful use of our fragile environment. All inclusions are subject to the confirmation of availability.
Beachcomber tours for seal watches and private harbor. Click here to download the on the water dining menu. Seals are the major prey species for the great white shark, and as the seal population increases, the great white shark has become more. Migratory birds from as far away as brazil and the arctic have graced these shores. Another company in chatham for seal watching is beachcomber tours. On this seal watch adventure cruise, the dunes of the cape cod national seashore are also seen. There are many fantastic locations across the cape that are great for seal watching, but there are some that are the best. We were spellbound, trull recalls of spotting the four new pups on his first trip.
Therefore we ask that you put on your walking shoes and get ready to step behind the scenes as tour operators expertly guide you. The monomoy island ferry and chatham water tours both from chatham both look good. Seals comeback spells sharks and trouble to massachusetts coast a federal law that protects gray and harbor seals has led to a population boom off the coast of. You will find a variety of thought provoking ideas where we can work together to create a tour itinerary that is perfect for you and your clients. Cape cod at your service provides private tours in a. Is there any reason to prefer one over the other, or any others we should consider. Cape cod is a worldclass destination for whale watching. Take a look at our website for receptive group tour planning. Plus we did get a chance to get out and clamber about on the dunes for a bit. Beachcomber seal tours 174 crowell rd, north chatham. Here are the best ways to see the cape cod seals chatham. Hear stories of pilgrims and pirates, seals, sharks, and shipwrecks. Stroll along the streets of unique provincetown, a historical and lively shopping and dining haven. Get stopbystop directions for a driving tour of cape cod, massachusetts from national geographics ultimate road trips.
Cruise into chatham harbor and get up close and personal with thousands of harbor and grey seals for a chatham seal tour like no other. Cape cod is a worldclass destination for whale and seal watching. Whether you travel in the summer of winter, were certain youll fall in love with characterful cape cod. Monomoy island excursions is a family owned and operated business in harwich port, cape cod, massachussets. Cape cod at your service is a locally operated tour company that provides a personalized sightseeing service, or livery services in a luxurious airconditioned hightop provisioned conversion van with a professional guide who can treat you to a unique cape cod experience. Cape cod is a fabulous stop on our new england escorted tour, which sees you journeying to charming towns, tucking into fresh seafood, and visiting historical museums. Cape cod foodie tours is a seasonal walking food tour company which presents an exceptional culinary experience. Enjoy chathams seals, sandy beaches and picturesque harbors aboard one of the bright yellow beachcomber boats. Our sightseeing tours are fun filled and leave each visitor with great memories of cape cod. You can see far more seals by taking a walk along the shore in the national seashore than you can from any of these overpriced boats. A bus tour to cape cod and its beautiful seashore is an unforgettable group trip.
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. Seals will play at times and kayakers are a regular fixture. Skaket beach in orleans, ma offers one of the best places to watch the sunset on the cape. Cape cod scenic tours, based in the mid cape, specializing in sightseeing tours throughout cape cod. Gray seal pups discovered, cape cod life july 1990. Whale and seal watching provincetown chamber of commerce, inc. Cape cod hotel staysare fabulous in the fall especially if youve chosen accommodations close to the water. I started harbor seal boat tours in order to give our visitors unique and local access to cape cods beautiful national seashore. Find 1 listings related to trolley tours in cape cod on. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to cape cod. I started harbor seal boat tours in order to give our visitors unique and local access to cape cod s beautiful national seashore.
Due the ongoing covid19 pandemic cape cod learning tours will not be taking reservations until is has been determined to be safe for all involved. Off the beaten path 10 astonishing finds on cape cod the. This is the first of four seal and seabird watches the coalition will host in woods hole this winter. Daily whale watch excursions are offered in season, led by experienced naturalists. Cape cod tourmonomoy, seals, national seashore, provincetown. The monomoy island ferry has a fantastic 90minute tour for all ages who want to enjoy the cape cod seals. Cape cod family vacations cape cod seal watching tours. Jan 18, 2019 with so many people heading to the cape in the summer, i thought id share a few of our favorite places to go on cape cod. Thinking about either beachcomber or monomoy island ferry, since there have been shark. 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. He explained why the seal population has increased over the past few decades. Apr 01, 2015 seal watching is something that everyone does when visiting a beach on cape cod.
Our seal cruise takes you on a sightseeing adventure as you travel from orleans to chatham harbor to view the seal colony. Their bright yellow boats depart from the municipal fish pier, which is a quick 10minute walk from our centrallylocated inn. In recent years, provincetowns gray seal and harbor seal populations have grown rapidly. Daily whale and seal excursions are offered in season, led by experienced naturalists. Sea salt charters offers private whale watching and fishing trips and operates off of the dolphin fleet dock in provincetown, ma, in cape cod. Beachcomber tours for seal watches and private harbor tours. Sep 02, 2016 seal watching cruise on cape cod thousands of seals on the sand bars off chatham. The locals guide tours the cape from point to point to bring out the best in time for summer season. Cindy ladd founded cape cod scenic tours with a vision of showing those visiting cape cod the most unique and scenic areas of this beautiful island. Your portal to the past click on the interactive map to dive into your favorite cape and islands lighthouses. Aerial photos starting at the canal on the bay side, then on to the south tip of monomoy to see the seals. Our cape cod boat tours provide a wonderful introduction to the areas shifting sandbars, its historic fishing camps and magnificent waterfront homes.
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