Provincetown Whale Watching (MacMillan Pier)
MacMillan Pier
Boats leaving MacMillan Pier head out to Stellwagen Bank, where humpback whales often breach. It is one of the best whale-watching spots on the U.S. East Coast.
Provincetown is only about 30 minutes by boat from the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a feeding ground for humpback, fin and minke whales. Summer whale sightings are very frequent, and you can often see humpbacks lobtailing, slapping their pectoral fins, or even breaching. Whale-watching boats depart from MacMillan Pier in the town center. The trip lasts about 3 to 4 hours, with a naturalist guide on board. Adult tickets cost around $70, and advance booking is needed in peak season. The seas can be windy, so bring a jacket and seasickness medication.
Opening hours
April–October, several departures daily
Nearby sights
- Provincetown
- Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
- Race Point Beach & Province Lands
- Highland Light (Cape Cod Light)
- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Marconi Beach & Marconi Station Site
- Brewster Flats
- Nauset Light