Hands-On Discovery at Cape Cod Ocean Quest

The reviews are in and vacationers on Cape Cod Hotel Packages for Families are raving about Cape Cod Ocean Quest!

If you’re looking for something to do with the kiddos, head to Woods Hole and hop aboard this magnificent research vessel. Ocean Quest Cape Cod offers one-of-a-kind educational cruises for kids and families who are interested in marine life. Spend 90 minutes on the water enjoying the beautiful views and learning about our most important resource – the ocean! All guests aboard the vessel become actual scientists, gathering water samples, perform tests, pull lobster pots and learn about the amazing creatures right the Atlantic waters.


Other fun things you’ll learn and see:

>> Ever swallowed a little sea water? The Ocean Quest crew show you want you may have eaten!

>> Know someone has had surgery? Ocean Quest will introduce you to the creature that helped make sure that patient was safe!

>> Why is the sea green? Take a water sample and learn why!


Ocean Quest Cape Cod also offers other fun family excursions including fishing trips. The Ocean Quest family fishing trips are three hours long and departs three times a week. Common fish caught are Scup, Black Sea Bass, Flounder – and even shark!

Historical cruises are also another adventure offered at Ocean Quest. At sunset, cruise around Woods Hole, Nobska Light, Tarpaulin Cove, Hadley Harbor and Penzance Point describing and pointing out the amazing history of this place. Guides will explain how the Revolutionary War, pirates, the whaling industry and science all come together in this unique area.


If you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do with the family – check out Ocean Quest. An ocean adventure makes any stay at one of the Best Cape Cod Hotels that much more memorable!

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