quick links


Alert: The time for the seal cruise on 12/30 has changed from 11:30a to 3p. 

Family Fun on the Bay

From November through April, Save The Bay offers one-hour seasonal seal watching tours aboard M/V Alletta Morris. Download the 2011-2012 schedule. We provide expert guides and binoculars for an educational view of these seasonal marine visitors. Don't forget -- we also offer group tours and gift certificates!

When: Weekends and school vacations, November - April.
Where:
Boat departs Bowen's Ferry Landing, Newport  Directions While in Newport, visit our Exploration Center.

  • ONE-HOUR TRIP: $20 per person ($15 for members of STB, seniors and children ages 5-12)*
  • TWO-HOUR TRIP WITH LIGHTHOUSE TOUR: $30 per person ($25 for members of STB, seniors and children ages 5-12)*

    *Children under 5 are free with paying adult

For tour reservations and gift certificates, call our Exploration Center at 401-324-6020 or email sealtours@savebay.org


Seal FAQs

Why are there seals in Narragansett Bay?
How many seals winter in the Bay?
What kinds of seals will I see?
How close can I get to the seals? 
What are some seal-watching tips?
What are different options for Group Tours?


Get a taste of the seal watch experience by watching a video with Capt. Eric Pfirrmann and Save The Bay Educator Amy Wright. This outstanding video was produced by Chris Simmons.

Read Jim McCaw's East Bay Newspapers story on a seal watch cruise. James Gillis of the Newport Daily News was another reporter who joined us this season. Read his account.

 


NEVER approach a stranded seal!

It's the law. Call the experts. In Rhode Island and Connecticut, call the Mystic Aquarium at 860-572-5955. In Massachusetts, call 617-973-5247 or the Cape Cod Stranding Network at 508-743-9548.

Kayakers, boaters and beach strollers need to know that Narragansett Bay seals are protected by federal law. They are extremely sensitive creatures. Irresponsible human behavior can disturb animals, destroy important habitats and even result in injury to animals and people. Know the NOAA Seal Watching Guidelines

 

Seal photo courtesy of Richard Benjamin.

 
 
Bookmark and Share

BUY a seal cruise Gift Certificate!
Call 401-324-6020.

20,000 potential new marine biologists, beachgoers and sailors every year.

 Possible with your support. Learn more.
DONATE NOW.

WINNER
2006 Best of RI