Gloucester MA Massachusetts
23
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At departure or passage at this port
American Cruise Lines (23 Cruises)
American Pioneer
23 Cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
By tender, in Gloucester harbour. There is no cruise pier: the ship anchors and passengers land at a working fishing port, not a tourist showcase.
Yes. Stacy Boulevard, the fishermen's memorial and downtown are all walkable from the landing. For Rocky Neck and Hammond Castle, a short taxi ride is more comfortable.
A bronze statue of a fisherman gripping the wheel, facing the sea, in memory of Gloucester's lost mariners. It is the most photographed monument in town, on Stacy Boulevard west of the harbour.
The fishermen's memorial and waterfront on foot, then Rocky Neck and its artist studios. If the schedule allows, a whale-watching trip fills the rest of the day.
A small peninsula reaching into the harbour, regarded as one of the oldest art colonies in the United States. It holds galleries, open studios and a few waterside restaurants.
Yes, it is one of the best departure points on the east coast. Stellwagen Bank, about an hour out, draws humpbacks, minke whales and right whales in summer. Trips run three to four hours.
A medieval-inspired fortress home built between 1926 and 1929 by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., on the coast west of town. It houses a monumental pipe organ and a collection of European artefacts.
The US dollar and English. Credit cards are accepted everywhere, including in the Rocky Neck galleries.
June to October. Summer offers the best whale-watching conditions; September and October bring autumn light and quieter streets.
Yes, above all on the water. A whale-watching trip leaves a lasting impression on children; bring warm clothing, it is cool offshore even in midsummer.
