Description: Call before you go. You'll need detailed directions anyway, and reservations are essential, since these boats are small. One nice thing about the seal boats: the tour directors will drop you off in the morning or early afternoon on Monomoy Island, where you can fish, sun, or try your luck getting close to the seals. Then the boat will pick you up when he has space on the return trip or at a predetermined time. That way, you get to spend the day on a beautiful island wildlife preserve. The island isn't deserted, as many folks enjoy the beach there.
As for the seal cruise, it's a bird-watcher's delight also. Two people on our tour were just as interested in the birds as in the seals. One grey seal got close enough that I could see the expression on his face, but we were still a little disappointed with this tour. It was expensive for a 45-minute tour, and there are so many things to do on Cape Cod, each activity had better be great! The tour owner narrated, only he didn't have much to say. We did see many seals, but mostly just heads. Then we stopped to let two fishermen board and ride back with us, and that's when I learned that I should have planned to spend the day on the island. Taking a good look then at the beach, I saw that it was beautiful and unique, a real taste of the seafaring topography that Cape Cod is all about. Next time, I'll pack a lunch. With this information, I'm still recommending this tour. To make your reservations, call (508) 430-7772.
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