Gloucester Lobster Cruise

Rockport, MA, USA

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Tours of Distinction
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111 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 18 - 34
Gloucester Lobster Cruise
Rockport, MA, USA

Tours of Distinction
  • Email address verified
111 reviews

$194
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 18 - 34

About this trip

Cruise aboard the Beauport Princess on this delicious Day Tour, featuring a full lobster buffet!

What’s included

  • Roundtrip Motor-coach
  • Tour Director
  • Lobster Cruise
    Beaufort Princess.
  • All Gratuities
    Tour Director & Driver.
  • 1 Meal
    Lobster Bake Menu
  • Free-time in Rockport

What’s not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Personal Items
    Items of a personal nature you wish to purchase.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$194

Itinerary

Day 1
Gloucester Lobster Cruise

Step aboard the elegant Beauport Princess and settle back in luxury for a cruise from one of New England’s most photogenic harbors, Gloucester, MA. Cruise historic Gloucester Harbor which is the oldest fishing community in the United States.  


Enjoy your lobster buffet lunch while cruising past downtown Gloucester with its historic homes, churches, and city hall. The scenery is best seen from vantage viewpoints on the ship’s deck. Among the sights are Ten Pound Island Lighthouse, Blynman Bridge, Gloucester Fisherman’s Statue, Hammond Castle and Norman’s Woe, a rock reef immortalized in the “Wreck of the Hesperus” poem. Your Traditional New England Lobster Bake Menu includes: Freshly Baked Rolls; New England Clam Chowder; Steamed 1 ¼ Pound Lobster, BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Red Bliss Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Dessert.


Once back on land, you will head off to Rockport, MA, one the country’s oldest artisan colonies. Have some time to walk around and enjoy the shops and the art museums. If you just want to sit and enjoy looking out over the harbor, you can do that too.

Your Organizer


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Tours of Distinction
111 reviews
Since 1971,Tours of Distinction has offered a distinct collection of escorted and customized individual tours, carefully crafted by our professional travel team to over 500,000 travelers. We are one of the best tour companies in America. From travel across the USA, Canada and all over the world,;whether you are a first-time traveler or a seasoned globetrotter, if you love life-enriching moments and experiencing the heart, soul and adventure of a destination, then you have arrived with Tours of Distinction.

Reviews

I booked this trip but ended up not going. My review is for the company called Tours of Distinction. I canceled the trip on December 2, 2024. My refund finally arrived on March 20, 2025 and this after several phone calls and emails. I don't think it's right to make someone wait 3 1/2 months for a refund. I would not book another trip with them.
By Rosalie D for Cherry Blossom Festival Washington D.C. on Apr 20, 2025
You should have received no money back. However, we amended our policies as a gesture of good will. Our refund policy is up to 90 days as in the terms and conditions agreed to you by you. We would never welcome you on any trip in the future. Best of luck on your future travel endeavors!
By Tours of Distinction on Apr 21, 2025
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I have been on other tours but this Tours of Distinction trip was positively not up to my standards. This bus wasn't prepared for winter travel, no sand or ice melt not even a shovel to get us out of deep snow. We spent 1-1/2 hrs trying to get moving on seemingly bald tires spinning on the ice/snow. Add to this we took a different route so an 8 hr trip turned into 12 hrs. The tour director didn't give information regarding that change nor did he give any history along the way, no water offered just a movie . He didn't seem to have a "smart phone" nor a roster with travelers phone #'s or information. Our lunch at the Parliament was a disaster, some were given the wrong meals while others were not even listed for a meal. On another night the bus could not make the hill to the hotel so we were forced to walk on the slippery sidewalks, not easy for this 82 yr old. The local guide was very informative pointing our points of interest but the bus windows were so filthy we couldn't see anything. I would stay away from this company until they get their act together, hire better and charter a more reliable and comfortable bus service.
By Jean D for Quebec City Winter Carnival 2025 Solo Traveler on Mar 05, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. However, we would like to address several points in your review to provide clarity and perspective. First, Peter Pan is a highly reputable company that has been in business for many years. The bus you traveled on was brand new. While we understand your frustration, the trip took place during a significant snowstorm—the most severe the region had seen in years. Weather conditions are beyond our control, and some minor inconveniences were unavoidable. This part of Canada had not received this much snow in over a decade. Regarding the tour, a Tour Director’s primary role is to manage logistics and ensure smooth travel from point A to point B. Local expertise is provided by a guide, which you had on this trip and noted as very informative. There was no deviation in the route, and reports of a supposed four-hour detour are inaccurate. However, we did address the issue of the Tour Director’s phone connectivity in Canada to ensure better communication in the future. As for the lunch, there were disruptions caused by individuals who either changed their orders, took meals they hadn’t requested, or consumed alcohol without settling the bill. These unfortunate incidents were beyond our control and contributed to the dissatisfaction. Finally, we’d like to reiterate that we do not own the buses but work with Peter Pan, a trusted and reliable partner. Many other travelers have shared positive experiences, as shown in their reviews. We genuinely value constructive criticism however, we ask that reviews remain fair and fact-based - yours was not.
By Tours of Distinction on Mar 05, 2025
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I would not recommend this winter trip for travelers with mobility issues. There are many stairs and uneven pavement especially in the lower city. Unfortunately there were snow storms which impacted our travel. Bus got stuck many times which caused me to be concerned with the safety of all. That said, the Hilton hotel was perfect. Our guides did a great job. Would have liked an extra free day.
By Kathleen B for Quebec City Winter Carnival 2025 on Feb 27, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your though Kathleen. Despite the weather, we are are thrilled to hear you had a great trip.
By Tours of Distinction on Apr 21, 2025
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Quebec City is beautiful, loved the ice hotel, our local guide and our accommodations were all wonderful. Great group of people to travel with. The group leader for this trip unfortunately was totally unprepared for the trip. He did not anticipate issues (of which there were many including weather, route changes, restaurant issues) nor did he handle the problems in a professional manner. Tours of Distinction should have ensured the bus they were using and the guide were prepared for the weather we encountered both on the ride up and the ride home. (ie. shovel, sand, snow tires, working cell phone) Sorry to say that having had some wonderful trips with them, I am not sure I would want to travel with them again when there are other choices. Definitely a great destination!
By Lorrie S for Quebec City Winter Carnival 2025 on Feb 26, 2025
Thanks for your feedback, Lorrie. We are not T&A tours. The region saw an unprecedented snowstorm that cause some hiccups well beyond on your control. No one could have anticipated the unprecedented amount of snow. When there is this much snow, it is important to make necessary changes to the itinerary. However, there were no route changes at all. We are thrilled to year you enjoyed the sights, accommodation and other travelers company. Our guide was prepared for the travel and so was the coach. It was a brand new bus. Best of luck in future travels!
By Tours of Distinction on Apr 21, 2025
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Quebec city was wonderful, however the bus ride was not. The weather was not cooperative and the bus got stuck several times,first at our lunch stop and then in quebec city. We didn't arrive until 830 at night. The bus was not equipped with salt or sand and no shovel. The most annoying aspect was that the windows were never washed so we could not enjoy the sights on our tours with our local guide. They were finally cleaned the day we left and the bus was never cleaned of empty cups that were brought on the first day. Ted, our TOD guide was great through it all.
By Barbara S for Quebec City Winter Carnival 2025 on Feb 26, 2025
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Janet Serra was our tour director on our trip to Mackinac Island featuring Niagara Falls through Tours of Distinction. Janet did an exceptional job and everything went smoothly. I would definitely go on my next trip with Janet as our tour director. Thank you again Janet for all you did to make our trip fun and exciting!
By Diane S on 24 Oct, 2024

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