Watch humpback whales at Stellwagen Bank, one of the world's finest whale feeding grounds, at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay off Cape Cod. From spring to autumn, humpbacks feed here on sand lance and are known for spectacular breaching and even bubble net feeding, with sighting rates above 90 percent. Boats leave Provincetown, Boston, Plymouth and Gloucester, best from June to August.
Watch humpback whales at Stellwagen Bank, one of the world's finest whale feeding grounds, at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay off Cape Cod. From spring to autumn, humpbacks feed here on sand lance and are known for spectacular breaching and even bubble net feeding, with sighting rates above 90 percent. Boats leave Provincetown, Boston, Plymouth and Gloucester, best from June to August.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Stellwagen Bank / Cape Cod, USA. Best months: August, July, September.
The season runs from mid April to October, peaking June to September. The best chances are the summer months, June to August.
Yes, the chance of seeing humpbacks is over 90 percent. Stellwagen is one of the most reliable feeding grounds in the North Atlantic.
A 3 to 4 hour trip costs about 40 to 75 US dollars per adult (2026 prices), depending on age and departure port.
Provincetown is closest to the bank, with tours also leaving from Boston, Plymouth, Barnstable and Gloucester.
