About SeaSalt Charters
SeaSalt Charters is a family-run private charter operation departing from MacMillan Pier in Provincetown, owned by the Avellar family — the same family that founded the Dolphin Fleet and pioneered whale watching on the East Coast decades ago. Operating from the historic Dolphin Fleet dock, their licensed captains bring thousands of whale-watch trips and dozens of years of combined experience to every voyage, making SeaSalt one of the most trusted names on Cape Cod's outer tip.
Their signature experience is the private whale watch, taking groups of up to six passengers out to Stellwagen Bank just a few miles north of Provincetown — a federally protected feeding and nursing ground for endangered humpback whales as well as minke whales, fin whales, and Atlantic white-sided dolphins. The smaller vessel puts guests at eye level with breaching, spy-hopping, and surface-feeding whales, delivering an intimacy that the large commercial boats simply cannot match. SeaSalt also runs offshore striped-bass fishing charters and a popular combo trip that pairs whale watching with fishing in a single half-day outing.
Every charter follows NOAA Northeast whale-watching guidelines and participates in the Whale Sense programme for responsible marine-mammal observation, so guests can enjoy extraordinary encounters knowing the operation prioritises the animals' welfare. Private bookings mean the itinerary is flexible — captains adjust course to follow whale activity, linger at a productive fishing spot, or cruise past the dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore on the way home. For visitors staying in Provincetown or the Outer Cape, SeaSalt Charters offers one of the most personal and memorable ways to experience the Atlantic's marine wildlife.
