Fishing and Boating for Guests of Provincetown Vacation Rentals

Water-based activities abound on Cape Cod. Travelers renting lodging in Provincetown can enjoy swimming, beachcombing, boating, fishing, dolphin and whale watching, and more in this beautiful setting.

Several species of whales inhabit the Stellwegan Banks area to the north of Cape Cod, and visitors staying in a Cape Cod rental can board a dolphin and whale watch cruise at the Provincetown Marina. Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch (508-349-1900) offers Provincetown whale and dolphin watch trips, accompanied by a research scientist, from April through October. Visitors can learn more about whales and other coastal animals at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies.

Several charters offer deep sea fishing for guests of Provincetown MA cottage rentals, including Nelson's Bait and Tackle and Fishing Charters (508-487-0034) and Captain Jim's Cape Charters (508-237-7701).

Flyers Boat Rental (508-487-0898) offers rentals of watercraft ranging from kayaks and sailboats to powerboats. Their Long Point Shuttle takes visitors to a secluded beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore for just $12 roundtrip. Young visitors can learn to sail at the West End Racing Club (508-237-0783).

Visitors who stay in a Provincetown summer rental can take a scenic Provincetown harbor cruise aboard the Viking Princess (508-487-7323) and see historic Long Point Lighthouse and abandoned Civil War forts. The Southwinds (508-398-1119, ext. 3) offers Provincetown cruises for up to six people aboard a twenty-five foot Power Cruiser.