South of Boston/Plymouth are home to whale watching cruise boats

Oh the tales you will tell when you return from a whale-watching cruise aboard one of the Captain John Boats vessels. Cruises depart from two scenic harbors — Plymouth and Provincetown — and take you out to Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank, a primary feeding ground for humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, pilot whales and even endangered northern right whales. Experienced naturalists will tell you about the different species and answer questions as you approach the whales, sometimes getting within feet of the magnificent creatures. Enjoy the cruise on one of two open decks, or relax in the comfortable cabin with galley service (including hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and snacks) and a full bar. Come see why Cape Cod Bay is the ultimate whale-watching destination. - Fast Ferry to Provincetown available from June thru September