Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
The Mid-Cape’s only whale watch – Sailing out of Barnstable Harbor
• 3 1/2 to 4 hour trips. • Narrated by experienced naturalists
• Food, beverage and bar service. • Guaranteed sightings
The 2026 season is in the books, and we are truly grateful for the memories it holds. Playful humpback calves, curious adults, and beautiful weather are just a few of the highlights. And we are so grateful to each and every guest who joined us- we’ve made lasting friendships aboard the Whale Watcher, and we can’t wait to see you in the spring!
Here’s what some of our recent guests had to say about their whale watching experience…
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Megaptera novaeangliae, the scientific name for humpback whales, translates to “big-winged New Englander”. Humpbacks have the longest appendage of any animal, with flippers reaching approximately 15 feet long! As for our similarities- the bones in these flippers look just like human arms and hands! Humpbacks have all the same bones, except for thumb. Hold your arm out, tuck your thumb, and imagine how much bigger whale bones are compared to yours 🦴 As a proud member of Whale Sense, all photos were taken in compliance with established whale watching guidelines. HWWC proudly contributes its data to the GOM Humpback Whale Catalog curated by Center for Coastal Studies.
Know what to do and who to contact- cold stranding season has arrived
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If only the whales knew how much we miss them! Love looking back on special moments like this one when a group of humpbacks came over to say hello.As a proud member of Whale Sense, all photos were taken in compliance with established whale watching guidelines. HWWC proudly contributes its data to the GOM Humpback Whale Catalog curated by Center for Coastal Studies.

