Receiver Tours
Book your 2024 Receiver Tour!
The Receiver Tour excursions depart from the pier at Chatham Bars Inn Resort and Spa. Please see our frequently asked questions section below for the address. More information about departure location will be sent in an email leading up to your trip.
To book your tour, explore the calendar below for optimal times and dates for you or your group. If you have additional questions about our receiver tours, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page, linked below.
Tickets are $80 per person, and all passengers are required to have a ticket to board. Tickets must be purchased in advance of your trip online and will not be available for sale at the dock
Tours will start on Monday, June 24th and run every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM through September 2nd.
*Note: this is not an excursion to see white sharks. White shark sightings are not guaranteed or expected on this trip.
+ Will I see white sharks on this trip?
These receiver tours are not designed for viewing white sharks, and passengers on board will not be seeing white sharks during the trip. The boat will take passengers around Chatham Harbor, and our naturalist will explain shark research and conservation efforts, and passengers will get to look at a real data receiver used in whtie shark research. If you’re interested in seeing white sharks on Cape Cod, please see our website about our Private White Shark Charters.
+ Where will my trip leave from?
Chatham Bars Inn - 297 Shore Rd, Chatham MA 02633
- For GPS purposes, use “The Beach House Grill - Chatham Bars Inn”. The address is the same but it will direct you to the correct area to access the beach and dock.
+ Will there be parking onsite?
Yes, CBI has a parking area in front of their Beach House Grill, pool, and beach area.
+ Do you have restrooms onsite?
Yes, there are bathrooms inside the pool area on the way from the parking lot to the dock. We do advise that you arrive early to accommodate restroom needs.
+ Where can I find the boat?
The dock can be accessed by following the boardwalk from the parking lot, down the beach.
+ Who will be on board with us?
Joining you on board the vessel will be a CBI boat captain and a member of the AWSC education team, who will serve as a naturalist during the trip by sharing information about AWSC, our white shark research, and the dynamic marine ecosystem here on Cape Cod.
+ Does my infant need a ticket?
We are governed by the US Coast Guard regulations, which do require that every living being, regardless of age, counts towards the vessel capacity. The capacity of the vessel for this trip is 16. For chartered vessels, this means every passenger must have their own ticket to validate their spot on board in order to comply with USCG regulations.
+ Will the trip go if it’s raining?
Receiver tours will go rain or shine, so please check the weather in advance and plan accordingly to ensure comfort on the boat.
+ What should I bring?
We recommend that you prepare ahead by monitoring weather conditions for the morning of your trip. Passengers are advised to bring an extra layer, any rain gear (if necessary), sunglasses, a hat, and something to take pictures with.
+ Do I need a lifejacket?
Children under the age of 14 are required to wear lifejackets per Coast Guard regulations, which will be provided at the dock. Adults and children over the age of 14 are not required to wear a lifejacket during this trip. The Chatham Bars Inn has lifejackets for passengers of all ages, should a passenger request one.
+ What is your COVID-19 policy?
All staff members will be adhering to all Massachusetts state guidelines related to COVID-19 and following CDC recommendations for creating a healthy environment. Since we are an outdoor operation, face coverings/masks are optional for your trip.
+ What is your refund policy?
Receiver tours will go rain or shine, and the trip is nonrefundable. If the team at AWSC or CBI needs to cancel the trip for any reason, your full ticket will be refunded.