Topic: Cape Cod Attractions: Dolphin Fleet Whale Watching
Cape Cod Attractions: Dolphin Fleet Whale Watching
The Dolphin Fleet started whale watching in 1975 out of Provincetown, Massachusetts with the hope of bringing an understanding and awareness to people about whales and their environment. Dolphin Fleet is the originators of whale watching on the east coast and the largest, most successful and experienced fleet in the country.
They work with whales in the wild such as:
• The Humpback
• The Finback
• The Minke
• The North Atlantic Right Whale, which is one of the most endangered species in the world and can be seen in and around the waters of Provincetown and Cape Cod Bay
• Toothed varieties such as pilot whaltes
• White-sided dolphins
• Harbor porpoise
• And more
Dolphin Fleet Vessels
Each fleet vessel is specifically designed for whale watching and comfort. They are built of aluminum with a double chine for added stability and are powered by 3 Detroit 1271TI diesel engines. They are equipped with a sundeck on the second level. There is a walk out platform for viewing on the bow, and no open rails. The boat has ample seating on both upper and lower decks. The interior cabin seats over 100 passengers and is centrally heated and air-cooled.
Dolphin Fleet Gallery
They serve a complete breakfast menu with eggs, bagels and a number of breakfast specials. Lunch menu includes items such as pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, chowder and chili. Beer, wine and cocktails are available. They carry film if you need that for your camera. The gallery is reasonably priced and compares to local vendors. They will plan meals for tour groups.
What to bring
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Warmer cloths
• Wear sneakers or shoes with good traction
• A camera and binoculars
Every cruise includes a “naturalist” to serve as an interpretive guide to the ecology and natural history of Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bays with an emphasis on whales, other marine life and marine birds.
Since 1975, their collected research consists of over 1,300 humpback whales. With this data they can provide passengers with the personal histories on many of the humpbacks found in the Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bay area.
The opportunistic research collected on board each Dolphin Fleet cruise includes:
• Identification of different marine mammal species such as the humpback, finback, right and minke whales
• Individual whale behavior and identification
• Associated environmental and oceanographic data
When you whale watch with the Dolphin Fleet you will effectively be taking part in a scientific expedition as well as helping support vital research on endangered whales.
For more information about whale watching with the Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown call them toll free – US & Canada at 800-826-9300 or visit them online.
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