Private White Shark Charters - See White Sharks on Cape Cod!

Guided by a spotter pilot and accompanied by a member of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's naturalist team, visitors and locals alike are introduced to Cape Cod’s marine apex predator in their natural habitat. Aboard one of our vessels, passengers will learn about AWSC’s efforts to study white sharks and to conserve Cape Cod's biologically diverse marine ecosystem, all while witnessing marine wildlife from the boat. Passengers can also participate in 'Citizen Science' as they help the naturalist add white shark sightings to the Sharktivity App, use a hydrophone to determine if a shark has been tagged, and record observations to be shared with the white shark research team. As the only charters offered on the Cape that directly benefit white shark research and conservation efforts, a portion of the trip fee is tax deductible.

 Private White Shark Charters are private charters run in collaboration with Chatham Charter Company, BlueWater Entertainment, and Outermost Harbor vessels. The vessel used is based on group size (6 passengers maximum). Charter cost is $2,500 per trip, regardless of group size, which includes a $500 deposit due upon booking.

Charters run from July 7th through October 19th, weather permitting. These trips tend to book up weeks, even a month in advance. We recommend planning and booking as far in advance as you can to ensure ample dates and times are available.

Things You Must Know Before Booking
a Private white shark CHARTER with AWSC

• Total cost is $2,500 for up to 6 passengers, which includes a $500 deposit collected upon booking. 

• A portion of your trip fee is tax-deductible. Thank you for supporting white shark research and conservation! To learn more about payment, please see the payment section of our FAQs. 

• The vessel and departure location are dependent on group size.

• These are private charters, we do not combine groups. 

• The charter is 2.5-3 hours in length.

• Trips are available morning and afternoon, from July 7th until October 19th.

• These trips tend to book up weeks, even a month in advance. We recommend planning and booking as far in advance as you can to ensure ample dates and times are available. 

• We recommend this experience for ages 6 and up. Children 13 and under are required to wear a lifejacket on board to comply with Coast Guard regulations (lifejackets will be provided).

• While we set our trips up to succeed, we cannot guarantee a shark sighting. If you do not see a shark, we do not reschedule your trip and final payment will be due at the end of your trip.

• If you’d like more information about our charters before booking, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page

• If you require a service animal, as identified by the Massachusetts’s disability rights law and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please register for a charter with Bluewater Entertainment (BWE) on Tuesdays.

BOOK A WHITE SHARK CHARTER WITH AWSC

To view boat schedules and book your charter, select the appropriate option below for which vessel you’d like to book, based on your group size (including yourself) and date availability. If you have additional questions about our charters or booking, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page, linked below.