Press Release: 5/16/2025

New England Aquarium Whale Watch in Partnership With Boston Harbor City Cruises Announces 2025 Season

 



Boston’s Iconic Whale Watching Experience to Set Sail on May 16, 2025



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PHOTO CREDIT: SYDNEY CICERO, NATURALIST



Boston, MA (May 15, 2025) – The New England Aquarium Whale Watch in partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC) will kick off another season of cruises beginning May 16, 2025, giving guests an up-close experience with whales and ocean life off the coast of Massachusetts.



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New England Aquarium naturalists serve as guides onboard the whale watch cruises as passengers see the wildlife in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a feeding ground for many whale, dolphin, and bird species. Passengers have the opportunity to learn about these marine animals and their behaviors from the naturalists who set sail daily May through November.



“The start of whale watching season is always our favorite time of year. BHCC is proud to be a long-time partner of the New England Aquarium and we look forward to seeing the smiles on our passengers’ faces when they are up close to whales in their natural environment,” said Bob Lawler, BHCC’s General Manager and Regional Vice President.



“The New England Aquarium Whale Watch provides awe-inspiring experiences for locals and tourists of all ages. There is nothing quite like seeing a whale in its natural habitat to foster a love of the ocean and encourage people to protect marine life,” said New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki N. Spruill.



Departing from Boston’s Central Wharf, the whale watches run three to four hours on high-speed catamarans with outdoor viewing decks and indoor spaces with large windows. A full bar is available onboard along with light snacks for purchase. Furthering their commitment to sustainability, BHCC has eliminated single-use plastics onboard whale watch vessels, serving food in compostable containers and removing plastic water bottles from the menu.



“Our team of naturalists is eager to welcome passengers onboard for the 2025 whale watch season! Every season is unique, and our passionate naturalists are so excited to get out on the water to witness and share what this year has in store,” shared Linnea Mayfield, BHCC Naturalist Manager.



BHCC will be running multiple whale watch cruises a day. To see the schedule and learn more, visit the New England Aquarium Whale Watch on CityExperiences.com: New England Aquarium Whale Watch in Partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises



BHCC is available for expert commentary of marine, tourism, and weather/sea conditions, and media are welcome to come aboard upon request.



 



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Pam Bechtold Snyder—617-686-5068; psnyder@neaq.org



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Alex DeLuca—603-557-7742; alex@luca-pr.com