7 Seas Whale Watch, Gloucester

###By the Numbers: 7 Seas Whale Watch * **15** species of whales have been spotted off the coast of Gloucester * **30** feet—the minimum length of the seven “great whale” species you might see, including the humpback whale, the minke whale, the North Atlantic right whale, and the blue whale (the world’s largest animal!) * **99%** success rate for whale sightings since 1983; if the trip doesn’t spot one, you’ll be issued a voucher for another cruise * **12** miles from Gloucester Harbor to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, so there’s less time spent traveling and more time spent whale watching * **149**— the maximum number of passengers permitted on _The Privateer IV_, which accommodates 300, to ensure safer, better views * **1** onboard naturalist or marine biologist helps passengers spot whales and other marine animals (such as dolphins, sharks, and seals), then describes the species and the behaviors being observed