Harbor & Lighthouse Tours: In a couple of hours or less, you can cruise around Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann and see its scenic splendor, in several ways.

Lighthouse Cruise: A fascinating 2-1/2 hour narrated tour of Cape Ann’s scenic coastline, aboard the King Eider. Up-close views of six lighthouses, fishing and lobstering fleets, and the Annisquam River.

Lobstering & Harbor tours: On this 1-1/4 hour tour and demonstration, you’ll learn all about lobsters and lobstering aboard the King Eider. You’ll also enjoy a narrated tour of historic Gloucester Harbor.

Harbor Shuttle: On this 1-hour narrated tour, your day-long pass allows you to get on and off the vessel to explore different locations within Gloucester’s inner harbor.

Photo Credit: Harbor Tours, Inc.

Harbor Tours is located at 66 Harbor Loop in Gloucester. 978-283-1979. capeannharbortours.com

Written by Patricia Mandell