Want to experience something truly remarkable during your upcoming Verc New England Car Rentals vacation? Then hop in your car and head to Newburyport Harbor to catch sight of the resident whale pod! From the deck of the Prince of Whales, you'll have the opportunity to see some of the world's most magnificent underwater creatures including Humpbacks, Minkes, Finbacks, and if you're lucky, maybe even a big Blue ?the world's largest known animal! Whale watching tours leave from the Newburyport Harbor twice a day, so plan accordingly!

About Newburyport Whale Watch

Newburyport Whale Watch first set sail under Captain Red Hilton back in 1967. At this time, Newburyport Whale Watch became one of the first companies to invite land-loving humans out into the realm of watery giants. The crew at Newburyport Whale Watch is Coast Guard Certified and licensed. What's more, every whale watching trip has a qualified naturalist from the Blue Ocean Society on board in order to help answer questions and explain important facts.

Book a trip with the Newburyport Whale Watchers

Newburyport Whale Watch offers a number of special whale watching tours from their port at the Newburyport Harborwalk. The standard whale watch adventure is offered twice a daily, with departures at 8:30am and 1:30pm. Each trip is between 4 and 4 ?hours long, giving customers of Verc New England Car Rentals plenty of time to see and interact with the whales off the coast. The trip begins with a trip to Jeffries Ledge, and continues to patrol the waters watching for frolicking whales.

Special trips to the Isle of Shoals and Star Island are offered Monday afternoons. These tourist outings are great for first time visitors. Other popular cruises include the Thursday evening dinner cruise up to Merrimack, and special holiday outings. To learn more about upcoming tours or to book your Newburyport Whale Watch outing, please call 1-800-848-1111.

Rates and schedules

Whale watching rates vary during the year. Verc New England Car Rentals can expect to pay about $45 for traditional outings, which senior citizens 65 and over can expect to pay just $40. Children number the age of three are admitted free with one full paying adult, while children ages 4-12 are admitted for $30. Planning to bring your entire family on a Newburyport Whale Watch outing? Then don't forget to take advantage of the family-friendly special ?two adults and two children for just $120. Whale watching trips are offered to travelers in New England car rentals from mid-May to mid-October.

Directions to Newburyport Whale Watch

Customers of Verc New England Car Rentals will have no problem locating the Newburyport Whale Watch facilities if they follow these simple directions:

From Interstate 495, take exit 55 to Salisbury-Boston, Route 110 in your Verc New England Car Rentals vehicle. At the end of the exit ramp, bear right, following the Route 110 through to the second set of lights. Go straight for about two miles until the road forks. Continue in the right fork until you see the bridge crossing the Merrimack River. Once over the bridge, stay to the right and exit. Hang a left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Merrimac Street. Continue for about one mile. Once you're passed the Fitness Factory on your right, turn left into the alley (there will be a sign with a whale tail that reads ewburyport Whale Watch and Boat Camp.?

Have a question about whale watching in Massachusetts? Then check out the Newburyport Whale Watch website at www.newburyportwhalewatch.com. Travelers in New England car rentals can also contact the whale watching crew by email at info@newburyportwhalewatch.com. Newburyport Whale Watch is located at 54 Merrimac Street in Massachusetts.