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Long Weekend Cape Cod Whale Watching Journal 🐋

A 4-day, 3-night trip to Cape Cod—we saved the whale watching adventure for the last day! We booked our tickets in advance through the Hyannis Whale Watch official website, at $75 per person. Heard whales are usually more active in the morning, so we specifically chose the 9:00 AM departure (the trip lasts 4 hours total) and stayed in Hyannis to make it easy to board early. According to the email reminder, we needed to arrive at the dock by 8:15 AM to check in. There were staff guiding guests at the entrance of the ticket office, and parking was free 🅿️. After boarding, we waited in the cabin first—since the sun was blazing on the outer deck. The boat set sail promptly at 9:00 AM, and it took about an hour to reach the waters where whales are active. Around 10:00 AM, we headed to the bow (front of the boat)—this is when the whales started to appear! The bow has an unobstructed view and the best angle for photos 📸. First, we spotted a few solo whales busy hunting for fish. Then, we encountered a group of three male whales swimming together—they moved close to the boat, gliding and feeding, and the scene was both beautiful and breathtaking. Under the sun, the seawater was crystal clear, and we could see schools of silvery little fish darting around—they’re the whales’ prey! At that moment, the captain turned off the engine, and the whole boat floated quietly on the sea. Everyone held their breath, and the only sound was the whales spouting water into the air—it was ethereal and unforgettable. (I posted a video of the whales swimming right next to the boat in another post—they were so close!) On the way back, we passed through Mystic, Connecticut—a clean, peaceful small town with stunning scenery. For lunch, we chose S&P Oyster Bar and sat by the lake, enjoying the water view while eating. The food was simple but perfectly cooked: we ordered crispy jumbo shrimp & cod (both tender and fresh), and the oysters were locally sourced—super fresh with a light briny flavor of the sea 🍤🐟. #CapeCodTravel #NewJerseyWeekend #NewYorkWeekend #EasternUSATravel

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Long Weekend Cape Cod Whale Watching Journal 🐋

A 4-day, 3-night trip to Cape Cod—we saved the whale watching adventure for the last day! We booked our tickets in advance through the Hyannis Whale Watch official website, at $75 per person. Heard whales are usually more active in the morning, so we specifically chose the 9:00 AM departure (the trip lasts 4 hours total) and stayed in Hyannis to make it easy to board early. According to the email reminder, we needed to arrive at the dock by 8:15 AM to check in. There were staff guiding guests at the entrance of the ticket office, and parking was free 🅿️. After boarding, we waited in the cabin first—since the sun was blazing on the outer deck. The boat set sail promptly at 9:00 AM, and it took about an hour to reach the waters where whales are active. Around 10:00 AM, we headed to the bow (front of the boat)—this is when the whales started to appear! The bow has an unobstructed view and the best angle for photos 📸. First, we spotted a few solo whales busy hunting for fish. Then, we encountered a group of three male whales swimming together—they moved close to the boat, gliding and feeding, and the scene was both beautiful and breathtaking. Under the sun, the seawater was crystal clear, and we could see schools of silvery little fish darting around—they’re the whales’ prey! At that moment, the captain turned off the engine, and the whole boat floated quietly on the sea. Everyone held their breath, and the only sound was the whales spouting water into the air—it was ethereal and unforgettable. (I posted a video of the whales swimming right next to the boat in another post—they were so close!) On the way back, we passed through Mystic, Connecticut—a clean, peaceful small town with stunning scenery. For lunch, we chose S&P Oyster Bar and sat by the lake, enjoying the water view while eating. The food was simple but perfectly cooked: we ordered crispy jumbo shrimp & cod (both tender and fresh), and the oysters were locally sourced—super fresh with a light briny flavor of the sea 🍤🐟. #CapeCodTravel #NewJerseyWeekend #NewYorkWeekend #EasternUSATravel

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