SeaSalt Charters

Provincetown, United States

5

8 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 508-444-2732
Website:
www.seasaltcharters.com
Address:
Macmillan Pier, Provincetown, MA, 02657
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
820 ftMacMillan Pier - Provincetown
1.1 miProvincetown Inn
1.2 miBeech Forest
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Today

Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Local time (Provincetown) –

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Private Whale Watching and Fishing Charters

History

Established in 2012.

SeaSalt Charters is owned and operated by Capt. Chad Avellar. The Avellar family started whale watching on the East Coast in the mid-​seventies. Having been taking people out to see the whales on the bigger whale watch boats his whole life, Captain Avellar had always envisioned taking folks out on a private small charter boat to offer a different kind of experience with the whales. Along with private fishing trips, SeaSalt Charters hopes to offer people a great experience on the waters off of Cape Cod.

Meet the Business Owner

Chad A.

Business Owner

Captain Chad Avellar is a 3rd generation whale watch captain, he has literally been going out on whale watch boats since he was a baby. When he was 21 he got his 100 ton Masters license, and has been a whale watch boat captain ever since. Capt. Avellar also has a passion for fishing and does so commercially for Striped Bass. His love of fishing is what led him to his boat, the Kupala, a 28′ Parker sport cabin. The Kupala is perfect for whale watching and fishing.

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8 reviews of SeaSalt Charters

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Place rating: 5
Dorchester Center, MA
For the past 30 years or so, whale watches have been a regular part of our summer activities, and going out with SeaSalt is simply the best way to see whales. On Chad’s boat, you basically have it all to yourself (six people max), you can watch the whales for a longer time because his boat gets to them quicker, and you can see whales that are further away than what the big boats can reach. And on top of all that, his boat is closer to the water so you really get an unbeatable perspective of the ocean. It often feels like you could just reach out your arm and touch a whale as it glides past. It is *so* worth the extra money (compared to the big whale watch boats), and we’ve started doing trips with both SeaSalt and the Dolphin Fleet as much we can!
Place rating: 5
Davidson, NC
Fantastic! Good prices. Very well educated Marine Biologist giving the tour. We saw three types of whales, and Basking Sharks! The whales were super active. Tons of them! But, our highlight was the extremely large, very hungry large mouthed Basking Sharks. They were so cool. The excitement was high and it is totally worth it.
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
What an amazing time! This was certainly a highlight during my vacation to Provincetown this past summer. I was literally left speechless when we saw our first whale and was in awe of what I was seeing so close-​by.
Chad is the man. He is very chill and you can tell he has a true passion for his business. While we were out, we saw 3 different kinds of whales: humpback, minke, and finback.
The private charter is worth every penny because it’s more personal and you can maneuver much quicker than the larger boats where people fight for space. Chad could spot a whale a football field’s distance away and sprint up to the spot, and bam, the whale would surface minutes later.
There is a large cooler in the back of the boat where you are welcome to store any food or drinks.
Great time, would definitely go again!
Place rating: 5
Newburyport, MA
Hands down the BEST private whale watching trip off Provincetown, Cape Cod. Captain Chad Avellar grew up whale watching and knows the whales better than anyone. His vast experience, knowledge of marine life and love for the whales shines through on every trip we’ve taken (three of them and counting!). We highly recommend this charter to anyone really wanting to see whales up close and personal. The fishing is awesome too!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
At the peak of whale watching season in Cape Cod Bay, we knew we wanted to go for the private charter. The bigger ships are less expensive, but we wanted to be closer to the water and have ample opportunity for some great sea level photos. Boy were we happy about our choice. Chad was an incredible guide, has extensive knowledge of whales and Cape marine life (and fishing, I might add) and respects and protects his surroundings. Within minutes of getting out into the bay, Chad had located a female humpback whale, and her very playful calf. They were beautiful and active. And they were equally as curious as we were… staying with our boat for nearly 2 hours. I couldn’t be happier with SeaSalt Charters… easily the best experience I have had since we started coming to the outer cape. If you love whales, stop thinking about it and just get out there.
Place rating: 5
Syosset, NY
We had a WONDERFUL time aboard sea salt charters. Going on a private whale watch is a once in a lifetime experience. You are able to enjoy the whales up close and they come very close to the boat. You dont have to fight with the crowds to take a picture and it is very peaceful and traquil. Chad is knowledgable, patient and very experienced. We could not have asked for a better captain! He is devoted to making sure that the trip is worth while and has a sixth sense when finding the whales. He can even tell you where they will pop up next! I would highly recommend seal salt charters. It will be an experience you will never forget!!!
Place rating: 5
Forsyth, IL
Our family of six had a wonderful time. Captain Avellar was very good at making us feel at home on his boat. The boat was clean and in very good shape. We saw lots of whales and most of them were very close to the boat. We got some excellent photographs of the whales feeding. Ask for Irene (Whale Naturalist) — She accompanied us and shared with us a wealth of information about the whales. She was as excited as we were when we spotted them. We also got to do a little fishing on the trip back to PTown. It was a very relaxing way to spend 4 hours.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I have been Whale Watching a lot in Cape Cod in the past, and have always had a great experience. This year we decided to try a private whale watch with SeaSalt Charters out of Provincetown. It was like nothing I could have imagined. Being so low down and have the whales swim by the boat, it was almost as if we were swimming with them. Since it was private, we had plenty of space to ourselves, no fighting for a good camera shot. Captain Avellar’s knowledge of the whale behavior really shows, on more than one occasion it seemed like he knew what the whales were going to do before they did. If you are thinking about treating yourself to an extra special treat while on vacation in Cape Cod, you should definitely consider a private whale watch with SeaSalt Charters.