Description
Join us for a day-long excursion to both Penikese and Cuttyhunk Islands in the renowned Elizabeth Island chain!
On a privately chartered vessel, the trip will leave from Falmouth Harbor for an hour-and-a-half cruise through Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and along the Elizabeth Islands. Shipboard commentary will focus on landmarks, geology, wildlife and the history of these quiet, protected islands.
Discover the unique history of Penikese Island and view its colonies of rare tern species. The tour will spend 1.5 hours exploring this incredible place so that visitors can get a sense of its environmental and historical significance.
We'll spend three hours on Cuttyhunk enjoying the quaint village and harbor while exploring for migratory songbirds and watching from Lookout Hill for passing raptors. Participants will have a choice of a short or long guided walk. The long hike focuses more on birds and natural history while the short hike highlights island history and landmarks. At the end of the day, you will enjoy the relaxing boat trip back to the mainland.
Please note that $10 of your payment for this Mass Audubon program will be donated to MassWildlife to help support conservation and management of threatened and endangered species on Penikese Island.
Please call tel:508-362-7475 or email us at [email protected] for any questions regarding this program.
When
- Sun, Sep 22, 2024 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $175
- Adult Nonmembers $215
Where
Location: Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Islands, Gosnold
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Questions? Contact us:
- 508-362-7475 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
The sanctuary reserves the right to cancel any course with a full refund to registrants. If the trip needs to be cancelled due to weather, staff will call the number that you provided in your registration by 3:00pm the day before the program. We will make every effort to rebook you if a space is available or provide a refund. Full refunds are given for weather cancellations.
Directions, packing list and tentative agenda are provided in the registration email.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: We would like all those participating to be aware of the physical requirements of this trip. For your comfort and safety please make sure that you are able to meet these physical requirements for the trip. If you have additional questions or require accommodations please contact us in the office.
-Travelling on a boat of this nature for a full day requires that participants be able to balance well on both feet and maneuver around a moving vessel.
-Participants will be required to step up 2 feet, over the railing of the vessel; climb up and down a ladder; and step across decks to board at Falmouth, Penikese and Cuttyhunk docks.
-Once on the islands the walking tours require participants to walk roughly a 1 mile round trip on irregular surfaces on Penikese and 1-2 miles on Cuttyhunk paved roads.
-Basic head style bathrooms are available on the vessel during transit. There are no public facilities on Penikese and there is a public restroom available on Cuttyhunk.