On the Water
There are many ways to keep busy on the water in greater Cape Ann. Pick your pleasure!
Whale Watching
Gloucester is home to two very popular whale watching tours: 7 Seas Whale Watch and Cape Ann Whale Watch.
Beaches
Cape Ann is famous for its many beaches in Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich & Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Schooner Sails
Experience the thrill of being under sail on one of Gloucester's schooners. Public and chartered sails available.
Lighthouses
Gloucester boasts three lighhouses and Rockpprt has twin lighthouses on Thacher Island.
Recreational Fishing
Whether you want to join a public group for a full-day or half-day, or keep it with friends on a private charter, you can find it on Cape Ann. From deep-sea fishing to tuna fishing, there is something for everyone.
Water Tours & Private Charters
What "floats your boat?" Elegant cruisleine dining? A fun & casual Tiki Boat harbor excursion? A tour of the coastline and lighthouses? All are at your fingertips on Cape Ann.
Kayaking / Canoeing / SUP
Do you want to experience an ocean kayak adventure, try your balance skills on a stand-up paddleboard, or float down a river in a canoe? Cape Ann has you covered for all of the above!
Winter Birding
Greater Cape Ann offers fine birding year-round, but the region is renowned among birders—locally, nationally, and internationally—as a premier winter destination