Book your Receiver Tour!
June - August 2025
Spend an hour cruising the beautiful Chatham Harbor aboard a vessel from the Outermost Harbor Marine boating fleet, accompanied by a member of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy education team. Head out to see the lighthouse, the Chatham fish pier, and explore the sandbars where grey seals haul out. Guests will have the opportunity to view a shark receiver buoy, learning how AWSC scientists utilize tagging systems and the data collected from them.
This trip is run in collaboration with Outermost Harbor Marine.
This trip is recommended for all ages.
Passengers 12 years and younger are required to wear a lifejacket while onboard (they will be provided).
Due to Coast Guard regulations all passengers, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket to board.
IMPORTANT: 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?
Outermost Harbor Marine 83 Seagull Rd, Chatham, MA
+ Will there be parking onsite?
Yes, parking is available at the marina
+ Do you have restrooms onsite?
Yes, there are bathrooms at the marina
+ Who will be on board with us?
Joining you on board the vessel will be a OHM 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 Outermost Harbor Marine has lifejackets for passengers of all ages, should a passenger request one.
+ What is your refund policy?
Receiver tours will go rain or shine, and the trip is nonrefundable. If the team at AWSC or OHM needs to cancel the trip for any reason, your full ticket will be refunded.