Chatham Lighthouse & Main Street
FreeThe Cape's postcard village: a working 1808 lighthouse, seal-dotted shores, and a classic Main Street.

Stage Harbor Marine, 80 Bridge St · Chatham, MA
Chatham Sport Fishing runs private trips aboard the Saltwater Gospel from Stage Harbor Marine, billing itself as the closest boat to the seals since 1989. The two-hour seal cruise heads out to the Monomoy Islands to see gray and harbor seals and protected shorebirds. Each private cruise carries up to six people, and reservations are required. The same boat also runs striped bass fishing charters, whale watches and sunset cruises.
General tours guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Confirm the meeting point
It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.
Small groups fill first
In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.
Ask how much is on foot
Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.
Read the weather policy
Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.
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