Charter Bus to New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium's 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank wraps a spiral ramp around a Caribbean reef — Myrtle the green sea turtle (resident since 1970) cruises past rays and sharks. African and rockhopper penguins hold the ground floor, the touch tank upstairs keeps stingrays and sharks, and Boston Harbor Cruises' whale watch leaves from the aquarium's own dock — 3-hour trips to Stellwagen Bank.

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 Harbor-side marine stop — penguins, the spiral ocean tank and whale-watch departures.

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Plan your visit

Suggested time

2–2.5 hours; add 3.5 for whale watch

Best time

Opening time; whale watch mornings for calm seas

Official website

www.neaq.org ↗

Must-see spots

Giant Ocean Tank spiral
Penguin colony
Myrtle the turtle
Whale watch dock

Suggested itinerary · Waterfront marine day

Know before you go

Myrtle the sea turtle — an institution since 1970 — makes her rounds through the spiral tank.
The penguin colony spans the entire ground floor — feeding times draw crowds.
The dock out back launches whale watches to Stellwagen Bank — humpbacks nearly guaranteed Apr–Oct.

Tips for group trips

Timed tickets; group rates at 15+ — the aquarium-anchored whale watch combo is the full half-day.
Coach drop on Central Wharf's bus loop next to the building.
The spiral tank is the core — enter at opening and go straight to the top to walk down.