Islands & Fireworks

Name: Islands & Fireworks
Start: 2024-7-4T19:00+0:00
End: 2024-7-4T22:00+0:00

04jul7:00 pm10:00 pmIslands & Fireworks7:00 PM Departure

Event Details

Join us for a relaxing sunset cruise to the beautiful Isles of Shoals. This starkly remote group of nine islands is a natural habitat for many species of marine life and has a remarkable history. A large fishing community thrived during the colonial days, and by the mid 1800’s, island hotels entertained many famous guests. Today the islands are home to a historic conference center, a college marine lab, and one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. Relax on the boat as we cruise amongst the islands and learn about them from our expertly narrated tour.

The Isles tour is followed by a leisurely cruise to Hampton Beach for a viewing of their Fourth of July fireworks display.

This is a “family friendly” event and children are welcome! Beer and wine are available for purchase on board (no hard liquors); alcohol cannot be brought on board by passengers. No DJs/music.

Time

(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

Location

Rye Harbor, Rye, NH

1870 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH

Granite State Whale Watch

4.8

Based on 432 reviews

John Edmondson

14:00 04 Nov 23

Probably the best whale watch in the area.

Courtney MacPherson

23:20 11 Oct 23

Brought my family whale watching in early August. It was such an awesome experience. The boat was spacious and comfortable(and if you forget your sunglasses like me, they have some for sale at the little shop before you board the boat).The staff were super friendly and informative, and we were able to see tons of wildlife, including a pod of well over 100 dolphins!I would definitely recommend Granite State While Watch & will absolutely be returning in the near furture for more fun whale watching adventures! 🐋😊

Jessica B

17:51 11 Oct 23

I can’t say enough, we had an amazing time and I couldn’t have asked for better whale activity.

Michelle J

23:20 08 Oct 23

My family and I had such an awesome time! The crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We saw not one momma and her baby but, two momma and baby pairs! They were soo active jumping out of the water and flapping around it was breathtaking. It was an experience we will never forget!

Lisa Hall

21:08 29 Aug 23

Amazing!!! Fastest 4 hours ever! Great boat, captain and very informative guide! We saw 3 different species of whales, dolphins and a harbor seal!

Jason

00:53 23 Aug 23

What a fun and absolutely amazing experience. They took the time to shift us around to see as much as possible, we saw Humpbacks, Minke whales, dolphins and a seal.......The captain moved the boat around so all passengers could see these beautiful animals. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. I can't wait to come back!

Tony Toth

15:58 12 Aug 23

my first trip to the area, my first whale watch, and my three grown kids and one kid-in-law in tow for a summer reunion, so I was hoping this would turn out. boy, did it ever! perfect weather and calm seas got us off to a good start. and soon we were seeing pilot whales, sperm whales, finbacks and minkes -- puffing out breaths that shot spray high over the horizon, swimming briefly on the surface, and gracefully diving for another meal.best of all were the white-sided dolphins! we were lucky enough to visit two *massive* pods of these beautiful creatures, numbering in the hundreds! goosebumps, let me tell you! seeing so many at once was rare and breathtaking!thanks to the skilled and knowledgeable captain and crew for making this an adventure we'll never forget!