Seabirds & Whale Tails Cruise Sponsored by
New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance - NECWA & OceanQuest
Join wildlife experts such as David Clapp, of Natural History Services, Wayne Petersen of Massachusetts Audubon Society, and Dr. John Jahoda, from Bridgewater State College, as they head offshore to view seabirds, whales, seals, and large coastal pelagic fish like basking sharks that are found in the waters off Cape Cod.

Leave from Plymouth Harbor aboard the "Tails of the Sea", whale watching vessel operated by Captain John Boats. Meet at the Town Pier in Plymouth Harbor at 7:30 A.M. to check in. Cruise leaves at 8 A.M. and returns by 6 P.M. that evening. Pre-order a Bag Lunch or bring your own food and drink but please no alcohol or any items in glass containers. You can purchase a variety of hot and cold "home-made" foods from the galley and all proceeds support our non-profit marine education organizations.

Offshore Activities Include:
Chumming for seabirds
Plankton collection using a plankton net and examination using onboard microscopes
Free onboard raffle where you could win a nature gift including field guides, wildlife DVDs and CDs, bird feeders, hand-made fish-print sweatshirts, NEBShark clothing and more. If you wish to donate an item to the raffle event, bring it with you the day of sailing and we will add it to our collection.

Advance Registration Required
Reserve Early!
Early Bird: $95
After May 1, 2008: $110
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Special Offer Purchase 10 tickets for any Seabird & Whale Tales excursion and your organization will receive 1 free ticket. When registering for a trip, make sure to include your organization's name on the form.

Donation Items Please email Christina or Krill Carson if you or your organization would like to donate items that could be used for the galley (food, travel mugs, etc.) or the onboard raffle (any nature-related item).

Information/Credit Card Registration: 508-385-7656

Cruise & View Falmouth Fireworks Celebrate the 4th aboard the Sea Star
Depart Woods Hole 8:00 pm Return 10:30 pm
Bring a small cooler (no glass is allowed on the boat)

Advance Reservations Required
Reserve Early, Space is Limited!
Adults: $45
Children (5-15): $30
Under 5: $10

Information/Reservations: 508-385-7656 or 800-376-2326

Discover Cuttyhunk Island & Elizabeth Island Cruises 2008 Schedule TBA
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Depart Woods Hole aboard the Sea Star 9:00 am Return 5:00 pm

Add Cuttyhunk Island to your list of summer destinations; it's easy to explore this small maritime village either on a guided walk with experienced OceanQuest naturalists or on your own. Commentary focuses on various landmarks, lighthouse, geology and wildlife. Don't like nature walks? There's the Cuttyhunk Historical Museum, the Gosnold Monument, and the Cuttyhunk Historical Society with exhibits chronicling the island's history.

You will have a four-hour stay on Cuttyhunk to explore its quaint village and harbor; guided walks. Bring a picnic lunch or buy lunch from the island's general store or food cart. This is a real chance to see a forgotten part of the Cape and learn the natural and political history of all the Elizabeth Islands.

Advance Reservations required.

Mass Audubon's Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Island ToursSundays: Aug 31, Sep 7, 14, & 21, 2008
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Depart Woods Hole aboard the Sea Star 9:00 am Return 5:00 pm

Join us for a day-long excursion to Cuttyhunk Island, off the southern coast of Massachusetts. The cruise will depart from Woods Hole and will take us through Vineyard Sound and along the Elizabeth Islands. Experienced Mass Audubon naturalists will provide commentary focusing on landmarks, geology, wildlife, and the history of the quiet, protected islands. Along the way, we'll look for endangered Roseate Terns and other species of seabirds and waterfowl.

We'll spend four hours on Cuttyhunk enjoying the quaint village, harbor, and scenic views from the top of Lookout Hill, 150 feet above sea level. We will spend time exploring the islands habitats for migratory songbirds and watching from Lookout Hill for passing raptors, on their journey southward for the winter. Participants will have a choice of a short, medium or long guided walk. The long hike has more of a focus on birds and natural history while the shorter hikes focus on island history and landmarks. During the long hike, we will pass by land owned by Mass Audubon. All hikes go to Lookout Hill. Afterwards, you will have time to visit a gift shop, take a swim, or explore the beaches.

Leaders: Ian Ives Sanctuary Director, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, John Galluzzo, Historian/Naturalist, South Shore Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Robert Buchsbaum, Mass Audubon Scientist and marine specialist.

Adults
$53 Members
$58 Non-members
Children (12 & under)
$48 Members
$53 Non-Members
Pre-Registration required

Don't forget the camera!

For ALL Cuttyhunk Cruises
Information/Reservations: 1-800-376-2326 or 508-385-7656
Cruises may be cancelled due to weather or if passenger count does not meet cruise minimum.
We will make every effort to reschedule passengers on another cruise