Capt. John Boats
Boat trips are available for anyone looking for the excitement of a whale watch or the simple beauty of a harbor cruise. Capt. John Boats offers whale-watching excursions and deep-sea fishing trips. Enjoy one of Capt. John Boats’ fast, comfortable cruises to Provincetown, or take the family out on a “floating classroom” excursion with a marine educator. Special cruises include a Fourth of July celebration and a Cape Cod Canal and lobster dinner cruise. Call 508-746-2643 or check the Web site, www.captjohn.com, for details.
Local tip: The thrill of sighting your first whale is something you’ll never forget. Enjoy a narrated tour of historic Plymouth Harbor as you get underway. Relax on one of the open sun decks or stay inside the climate-controlled main cabin.
For visitors who want a claws-on adventure, try Lobster Tales, a lobstering excursion and scenic tour of Plymouth Harbor. Lobster Tales also offers “pirate adventures,” a great activity for children and the young-at-heart. Call 508-746-5342 or check the Web site, www.lobstertalesinc.com, for details.
For those hoping to land a striped bass, a bluefish or other indigenous fish, Wavelength Fishing Charters offers full- and half-day charters seven days a week. The six-passenger charter boats provide a fishing experience for a smaller group of people. For additional information, call 508-746-6749, visit www.wavelengthsportfishing.com, or stop by their information booth on Town Wharf.
Cruise Plymouth Harbor aboard the Pilgrim Belle, an authentic Mississippi-style paddle wheeler, and get a narrated account of this historic town and seaport. The cruise also provides a mariner’s view of Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plymouth Beach, Clark’s Island and the Gurnet Point Lighthouse. Additionally, sunset cruises, Sunday brunch, special events and family fun nights are on the schedule. Call 508-747-3434 or visit www.plymouthharborcruises.com for details.
Whale watching, sport fishing and cruises are all available through Andy Lynn Boats Inc. Call 508-746-7776 or visit www.andylynnboats.com for details.
Charter excursions and fishing trips are available. Call 508-746-4558 for details.
A stone jetty extends into the inner harbor and is fun and easy to walk. There also are benches along the harborfront for resting and watching the sights. Near the fishing docks is the home of the majestic Mayflower II, and close by is Plymouth Rock.
