Departures every day from mid-March to mid-November, with one departure per day in low season and several sailings per day in high season. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made directly on their website. This area is home to several kinds of large whales, including acrobatic humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales, as well as dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. You will have the chance to observe these majestic marine mammals in their natural habitat, and learn all about them from onboard naturalist guides trained by New England Aquarium experts. The cruise will take you to the heart of Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, one of the most active marine sanctuaries in the world, three miles north of Cape Cod at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay. to 6 p.m.Ĭlimb on board the Voyager III, a high-speed catamaran operated by Boston Harbor Cruises, which has partnered up with the New England Aquarium to offer 3,5 hour whale-watching cruises. An open-air marine mammal habitat houses seals and sea lions that can be seen lounging, playing and zooming around the exhibit space. In addition to traditional aquarium tanks, the aquarium offers the chance to observe an array of marine mammals and birds. The main attraction is, without a doubt, the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-storey, 700,000-litre coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean reef animals that visitors can observe through large glass windows. The New England Aquarium has so much to offer that visitors of all ages hardly know where to look first! From sharks to penguins, clownfish to anacondas, the aquarium is home to more than 600 species of animals, reptiles and fish, including several rare specimens. You can also stop for a picnic in Christopher Columbus Park. If you fancy breathing in a little salt air, a walk along the Boston Waterfront, on Atlantic Avenue, will allow you to admire the boats and the various docks such as Commercial Wharf, Long Wharf and Rowes Wharf.
Numerous historic sites bear witness to America's fight for liberty, from North End to Beacon Hill to Back Bay. Widely considered to be the most European city in America, Boston will charm you with its rich history and its distinct neighbourhoods.ĭiscover the architecture, culture and historic pride of this economic capital with a sightseeing tour-by bike, ''Duck Tour'' or on foot-or self-guided tour.
Birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and a fascinating, accessible tourist destination, even for first-time visitors to the USA.
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