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� OFFICE HOURS 7am to 9pm � � � Dolphin Fleet In our Gift Shop we offer � � � � � call 1-800-826-9300 finely crafted jewelry. We �� � � � �� have selected many designs ������� OF PROVINCETOWN or 1-508-240-3636 with Cape Cod, nature and marine life in mind. For Originators of the East Coast whale watch BUY DISCOUNTED collectors that love marine life, sculptures can be purchased TICKETS ONLINE AND $AVE! by Wyland, Cantrell and other renowned wildlife www.whalewatch.com artists. We also carry a variety FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE OFFER UP TO 12 TRIPS of replications of whalers DAILY DEPARTING FROM PROVINCETOWN HARBOR scrimshaw at the store. T-shirts and sweat shirts in ASK ABOUT SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR a variety of styles, colors and AAA MEMBERS, SENIORS, CHILDREN, AND GROUPS sizes are a perfect choice for Children under 5 FREE with family you or someone who didn’t make the trip or perhaps a All your whale watching fluffy whale or dolphin for the MOTOR needs and gifts can be kids or one of the many toys, COACH crafts or science kits available. PARKING found here!
Not Just Kid’s Stuff Whale watching trips are fun for entire family. After the trip check out our web site with Cetacean Station for kid’s fun and Welcome Aboard educational games with photo scramble, word match and more! You can even compare your whale photos to the whale catalog Cape Cod’s Premier on-line. Whale Watch
Dolphin Fleet What to bring on your whale watch ADVENTURE, FUN & SCIENCE Dolphin Fleet An ocean adventure like no other, this marine Gift Shop TICKETS You’ll be out on the open ocean for 3-4 hours so you should Chamber Building bring sun block, sunglasses (polarized if you want to see sanctuary eco-tour will create memories 305 Commercial St. Lopes Square the whales clearly through the water) and some warmer that will last a life-time. clothing. Wear sneakers or shoes with good traction. Don’t Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch forget a camera to share your experiences with others back GUARANTEE Departures home. Binoculars offer closer views of whales, birds and the In the unlikely event of no WHALE sightings Provincetown scenery. If you forget anything, don’t worry, we on regular trip, all paying passengers will Afternoon & evening parking can be a problem. Parking have everything you need in our store at our Gift Shop. receive a FREE ticket for a future trip! Arrive early for your whale watching trip. Rest Rooms Adventure, Fun & Science Passengers forget themselves in the passion of the moment, shouting and applauding, and in this moment Few experiences in life combine adventure, fun & science it can seem that the whales are connected to humans as does a whale watch in a protected marine habitat. on our vessels.
The Dolphin Fleet and Dr. Carole Carlson, our On board, with our newly enhanced education and Science and Education Director, have developed research program, you can listen to whale vocalizations, Primary a presentation aboard the vessels which vi track our vessel’s movement on a chart plotter and view ew weaves a fascinating story of the “Web of in g microscopic life. There are books of interest and a touch Provincetown a Life” on Stellwagen Bank – how the smallest re screen kiosk filled with information for you to use. closest port to a of microscopic plant and animal marine life are Stellwagen Bank connected to the largest whales in an intricate Sanctuary This is just part of the new program we have waiting for Plymouth food chain which thrives on the unique geological you. Our goal is that you learn, experience and enjoy formations within the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary the wonders of this special marine habitat. By cruising and Cape Cod Bay, both critical marine habitats. Cape Cod Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary with the Dolphin Fleet you are, in effect, Passengers joining us are given our Naturalist’s Guide, printed in full taking part in a scientific and educational expedition, color, an extensive field guide to Stellwagen Bank illustrating the designed to promote marine conservation for all ages. Barnstable connections of great and small creature, finned and winged.
Of course, nothing can really prepare our passengers for the first sighting of whales blowing after a deep sea dive or tail flukes flashing as they dive again. We generally see humpback whales in Dolphin Fleet offers up to 12 trips Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank during our season; they are departing daily as well as a residing in our waters to regain body fat after their long migration spectacular sunset voyage. Each from the Caribbean, where they calf. We frequently see mother and vessel has a large enclosed heated Minke calf pairs for this reason, and we often observe mothers seeming to Humpback cabin with a full service galley and teach their youngsters how to ‘breach’ or leap out of the water from an interactive educational kiosk, the momentum of a powerful resurfacing from a long, deep dive. Dolphin Fleet conforms to the Northeast Region wide-screen monitors and more! Whale Watching Guidelines.