When it comes to whale watching at the Stellwagen Bank Captain Clarke is the only captain you want to take your trip with. It’s true that there a wide variety of options to consider when it comes to getting a glimpse at the amazing wildlife in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
The question you have to ask yourself is “What type of experience am I really looking for?”. The video to your left was shot right from Captain Clarke’s vessel during a whale watching charter.
If you’re interested in a typical tourist experience on-board an overcrowded vessel full of people you don’t know than your options are abundant. You will be experiencing one of the most awe inspiring things on the entire planet with a group of random strangers and you may very well have your view blocked by a selfie stick right as you snap what could have been the best picture you have ever taken in your entire life.
Fortunately that isn’t your only option.
Captain Jennifer Clarke is a seasoned veteran of the seas. Her knowledge of the area and it’s inahabitants is vast. In addition being on board with a truly qualified guide you will be one of only 6 passengers on the boat, and each of you will have a stunning 360′ view of then entire area at all times. Captain Clarke has been fishing the waters of Matha’s Vineyard and the surrounding areas for more than a decade. Her boat, a 32′ Yellowfin center console powered by twin Yamaha 300 four-stroke engines can you get you and your group into all the spots those larger tourist boats simply can’t.
What Captain Clarke offers is much more than a whale watching opportunity, it’s an opportunity to experience something truly remarkable with the people you choose to experience it with on a top of the line vessel.
In addition to Humpback, Finback, Minke, North Atlantic Right whale, Sie whale, Pilot whale, and Blue whale you are quite likely to see pods of Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, seals, sea turtles and a vast array of birds. In fact, the bird watching in this area is so spectacular it’s on the bucket list of any seasoned bird watcher. Gulls, Terns, Gannets, Storm Petrels, Shearwaters, Phalaropes, Jaegers and many more types of birds call this area home.
There is no question that Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is one of the best places in the world to see whales, and a wide variety of other marine life. It was recenly voted “Best Place to See Aquatic Life” in USA Today’s travel awards contest. The number one reason for this is that the sightings are so frequent. You could have that experience from a distance with a partially blocked view if that’s what you really want.
You could also get 5 of your friends, relatives, and loved ones to join you on an unforgettable private charter and have the experience of a lifetime. If that sounds like the better option please call or text Captain Jennifer Clarke at (508) 776-7286 or use the contact form on the site to schedule your charter.
Stellwagen Bank Whale Watching Charter Rates
$1400 Full-Day (6 person max)
SCHEDULE:
Departure is at 7AM Sharp
Full day: Approximately 10 hours