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Granite State Whale Watch

1870 Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) · Rye, NH

Why you should go…

Naturalists affiliated with the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation guide each trip, departing Rye Harbor in search of whales feeding in the Gulf of Maine. Boats run once or twice daily from late May through mid-October, with two daily departures during the June-to-September high season.

  • #whale watching
  • #boat tour
  • #gulf of maine
  • #wildlife
  • #rye harbor

Good to know

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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