Great experience on the tall ship tour! The guides...

Great experience on the tall ship tour! The guides were amazing, and we lucked out on the number of whale sightings (...I think. I personally only caught a few tails-out-of-water from my vantage point). Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board, and complementary soup is served toward the end of the ride. Really enjoyed the informative aspect of the tour -- in addition to speaking about whales common to the area, the guides will also come by and show you their (responsibly collected) trove of sea creatures, which was fascinating. This would be a very good tour for families. One word of caution though: wear layers, even in the dead of summer, as it can become frigid on the open waters. (Rain jackets and blankets are available on board.) We booked the 4:30 p.m. tour (the last tour of the day during the summer), and it ran longer than expected, so keep that in mind when scheduling. Book-ahead reservations recommended in the busy season as we saw people being turned away the day of the tour.