We expect to be opening for the 2024 season in mid June.
We look forward to seeing you for another glorious Cape Cod summer.
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About your captain
Captain Geoff Reuland holds a USCG master ship captain's license, is a licensed FAA pilot, and has been sailing the waters of Orleans and Chatham since the early 1970's. After retiring from his business career, Geoff worked for several years as a contract tour boat driver on outer Cape Cod. Geoff started Harbor Seal Boat Tours LLC., recognizing the need to optimize the vacation experience of our Cape Cod visitors. The safety and health of our guests is our number one priority and as such, Capt. Geoff maintains strict adherence to Covid 19 safety protocol and has received all Covid 19 vaccines and booster components.
"Our objective is to provide our guests with a longer, more relaxed, comfortable, informative, private tour, on their schedule, giving them maximum enjoyment from their Cape Cod experience. Our beautiful boat has cushioned seats and we provide complimentary drinks and snacks.”
"Be on your vacation, not someone elses"
We look forward to sharing our special part of the world with you.
Harbor Seal Boat Tours is your exclusive PRIVATE tour company! Be on your vacation, not someone else’s!
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Cruise Options
(fare provides for, and is limited to parties of up to six in size)
(Trip route and itinerary may be modified to accommodate safe boating requirements)
Option 1
Trip Length 2.5 hours
$500
Explore the rivers and bays of Orleans, North Chatham; the haul out area of Cape Cods large Gray Seal population, magnificent homes along the waters of North Chatham Harbor. learn the history of the thousands of ship wrecks along the shores of the beautiful Cape Cod, Pleasant Bay and the National Seashore barrier beach. A stop along our route is included for tour provided drinks, snacks and customer provided lunch. This is approximately an 18 mile round trip.
Option 2
Trip Length 3.5 hours
$575
Enjoy all the beauty of trip Option 1 with inclusion of a lunch stop at the beautiful Wequassett Inn on the shores of Pleasant Bay. Dine in comfort while your private vessel awaits your return. (Meal expense is customer responsibility). It is recommended that Wequassett Inn be contacted at 508-432-5400 to determine if reservations are required
Option 3
Customize your own excursion
$225/hr (min. 2 hR)
Customizing a trip is perfect for a sunset river cruise, evening seal cruise, regatta viewing, 4th of July fireworks, or other family events.
Standard route for cruise option 1 & 2 (approximately 22 mile round trip)
Photo Gallery
All photographs taken by Captain Geoff Reuland
Our brand new whisper quiet Four Stroke Suzuki Engines and our legendary Seacraft hull give us the finest ride on our beautiful Cape Cod waters.
Our beautiful cruising waters are the finest on Cape Cod
Our beautiful, comfortable and capable vessel.
Let us share our beautiful part of the world with you and your family
Tom, Lianne and family from Florida enjoy their tour snack and drink stop. Another great Cape Cod day.
Julia and friends enjoy a perfect bachelorette get together.
Private whale watches are special!!!!
Our tour guests return to our boat via hotel water shuttle, after a wonderful day on the water and an exquisite lunch at the world famous Wequassett Inn.
Melissa and family enjoy a spectacular late day excursion on our magnificent Cape Cod waters
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear? Bring a light jacket, sunglasses, non-spray sunscreen, camera and soft soled shoes. Although light snacks and drinks are provided, guests are welcome to bring their own lunch if they desire.
What if I have more than 6 in my party? Coast Guard regulations limit the number of passengers (including children) to a maximum of 6. Children 12 years old and younger are required to wear a life jacket at all times. Life jackets are provided by Harbor Seal Boat Tours.
Can I bring alcohol? Beer and wine (no glass bottles please) may be brought aboard for consumption within reason by age permitted individuals.
Will we see a great white shark? Although great whites are now prevalent in the area due to the large seal population, the odds of a sighting remain quite low.
Where does the tour leave from? The tour departs from Meetinghouse Pond town dock in East Orleans, Massachusetts. The dock is located next to 67 Barley Neck Rd. Orleans Massachusetts 02643. Note: The tour does NOT leave from Nauset Marine East. Please click the map below for exact location.
Can my tour depart and return at different locations? Yes! Alternative departure and return points can be arranged. Please call the office to discuss available options.
Do you have bathroom facilities on the boat? There are no bathrooms on the boat so please plan accordingly before arriving at the dock.
Are there any age restrictions? No, however boarding the boat requires basic mobility, including the ability to step down into the boat from the dock. There is no age restriction for children, however, the tour is not recommended for infants.
What is your cancellation policy?
48 hour notice prior to departure time : full refund.
Less than 48 hour notice: the full fare is non refundable unless we are able to rebook the same trip for the same date and time.
In the event the captain cancels the trip prior to departure, for any reason such as inclement weather, a full refund will be provided.
If a partial trip has been completed and then terminated enroute by the captain, a prorated refund will be provided.
Cruise Reservations
Please feel free to call us at 774-207-0168 or e-mail at: harborsealboattours@gmail.com to discuss either our tour offerings or the purchase of one of our beautiful Cape Cod hats, as we are able to customize and accomodate most requests.
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Tour and Nauset Hat payments can be made via PayPal at:
harborsealboattours@gmail.com