Long Pasture Aquatic Explorations Cruises Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary and Hy-Line Cruises have partnered to offer two-hour family-friendly Aquatic Explorations Cruises on Nantucket Sound. These programs are perfect for kids and adults who want to explore Cape Cod’s waters and encounter sea creatures. Search beneath the waves of Nantucket Sound for fascinating marine life including dogfish sharks, black sea bass, scup, spider crabs, squid, calico crabs, pipefish, and glowing comb jellyfish. Using trawl nets, fish pots, and plankton tows, Long Pasture Naturalists will use hands-on science to talk about the creatures that come onboard. Long Pasture's Aquatic Explorations Cruises take place on the Hy-Line's Sea Swan and leave from the Ocean Street Dock in Hyannis.

Cape Cod Canal Cruise, operated by Hy-Line Family Cruise KIDS RIDE FREE– This is a special 2 hour sightseeing cruise because KIDS RIDE FREE! Available during the summer schedule only at 4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Featuring live narration about the fascinating history and points of interest along the Canal. Points of interest include Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Sagamore Bridge, Bourne Bridge, Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge, Gray Gables, Herring Run, Aptucxet Trading Post, Scusset Beach Fish Pier, Sandwich Boat Basin and Cape Cod Bay.

Marine Life Cruise Marine Life Cruise with Naturalists from Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Join naturalists from Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for an up-close look at marine life. We’ll use a plankton net, scallop drag, and fish pots to bring up various creatures of the deep for you to see and touch! Learn about different species of fish, shellfish, crabs and more on this 2 hour excursion. Wednesdays in July and August, 6-8 PM

Provincetown Whale Watch A wonderful whale watch out of Provincetown, join this informative crew for an experience you will never forget! Cruise to Stellwagen bank as the crew talks about the surrounding marine life, and the history of Provincetown. Whale sightings are guarenteed! Often, dolphin, purpoise and seals are seen as well. Trips depart daily, July & August.

Captain John Boats Captain John Boats offers more than just a whale watch- partake on a marine wildlife cruise! From Plymouth Harbor, the whale excursion cruises through the Cape Cod Bay while expert naturalists discuss the whale and marine life of the area. The final destination is Stellwagen Bank, one of the primary feeding grounds for the Humpback Whale. Coasting alongside the 40 ft. plus whales is an experience you will never forget!

Dolphin Fleet The Dolphin Fleet is not just a whale watch. Serving as a floating classroom for all ages, you are sure to see whales and learn a ton at the same time! Trips are designed to enhance the awareness of whales and the other fantastic marine life that surrounds us. There is always a naturalist on board who presents fascinating information on the marine life of the Cape plus hands-on displays! Trips are offered multiple times a day in the summer.