Recently we returned from a lovely vacation in Cape Cod Massachusetts where we discovered OceanQuest Cruise located in Woods Hole as great thing to do with kids. While in Cape Cod, I wanted to do a very special experience with my kids and different OceanQuest fit the bill perfect.
OceanQuest is an oceanography cruise that teaches you about the science of the sea. Woods Hole Ma cape cod which is a fishing village and also know as a leading a major center of marine science education area in the world. In the town is the oldest National Aquarium in the country and it is located blocks away from the OceanQuest docks, so you can make a full day of the visit.
We arrive at the cruise with my 2 kids, my niece and nephew ages ages from 10-6. The cruise is broken into 3 parts lasting about 1 ½ total boat time. Cost about $25 adults $20 for kids reservations are recommended. Our group was lead by Fox. He has been with Ocean Quest for 11 years and has a great knowledge of the sea, (Fox has even fished in Alaska. which my son was in awe of. ) Once arriving we split into small groups of about 8 people.
As you pull out of the dock, you learn about Woods Hole some of the history of the area, How cape cod was formed from glaciers, and the arctic shelf. Our guide Fox did a great job teaching us. We learned why Cape Cod is great fishing area. Th also taught us about water testing. Which we then got to try for ourselves 2 different methods, the kids loved the hands on experience. My niece got to record our findings.
Next, we moved to live animal tank in the stern. This was great the kids loved it they got to touch and learn about all the marine life. Fox taught us the difference between male and female horse shoe crabs. Also that there is more plankton in the world then any other species even bugs. All of the kids got to touch starfish, lobsters, craps, and more. My daughter and nephew got to pull in a lobster trap and see what was inside. So cool for all.
Final of the OceanQuest tour was learning about how the ocean water effects the earth. We did the same test oceanographers do to water testing for ph levels. They measuring alkaline levels. All the kids took part in the test, and were happy to do so . Recording there findings. Once we arrive back at the dock Fox was great with answering all my sons additional questions.
I have to say the Staff on the OceanQuest hands on discovery cruise were extreme knowledgeable and fun. Fox spoke so the kids understood and the adults we engaged also. The scenery was amazing the water the view of the harbor be sure to bring a camera. Both kids and adults loved learning about the animals and the water.
Upon return from our vacation on the cape. My kids were asked what was their favorite part of vacation, both said the OceanQuest Trip hands down. It was unique and fun trip for the whole family. If you get up to the cape I can highly recommend the Oceanquest Tour and visiting Woods Hole Ma.
To see with your eyes look at our video. If you would like to learn more about our trip to Cape Cod Mass. check out my full itinerary of Woods Hole and our visit.
Disclosure: We did receive pass to attend the OceanQuest but all the opinions in this post are of my own
