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East Orleans Private Harbor & Seal Tour

A private tour from the Meetinghouse Pond town dock through Orleans' waterways to the barrier beach, Chatham fishing fleet and seal colonies. Personal and flexible, ideal for families.

from $500See Pricing & Availability

Cape Classics

Tastings Included

Lobster Legends and Coastal Bites History Tour

A guided Cape Cod food-and-drink experience with small-group tastings. Booked on Viator.

from $105See Pricing & Availability

Beach Day

Fly Above the Water

eFoil Lessons on Cape Cod

An active Cape Cod adventure on the water and shoreline. Booked on Viator.

from $190See Pricing & Availability

Beach Day

No Guide · Just Go

Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis

Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis with Mocean Adventures in Dennis. Book on Cape Cod Certified.

from $106See Pricing & Availability

Beach Day

Best for Ages 4-12

Cape Cod Pirate Adventure Paddle Hunt and Battle

An active Cape Cod adventure on the water and shoreline. Booked on Viator.

from $100See Pricing & Availability

Cape Classics

Party Boat · All Welcome

Helen H Sunset & Party Cruise

Evening sunset and themed party cruises — margarita, luau and fireworks nights — from Hyannis and Barnstable Harbors aboard a large, stable vessel with full bar.

from $1200See Pricing & Availability

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Living on Cape Cod

Will Your Insurance Still Cover Your Cape Cod House All Winter? What Vacancy Clauses Don't Tell You

Cape Cod winter vacancy insurance clauses can void coverage after 30-60 days. Here's what local carriers actually require to keep you protected.

Visiting Cape Cod

Harwich, Cape Cod: Cranberry Bogs, Harwich Port & the Town That Keeps Its Charm

Discover things to do in Harwich Cape Cod: cranberry bogs, Harwich Port village, the Nantucket ferry at Saquatucket Harbor, and Red River Beach on Nantucket Sound.

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod Day Trip from Boston: What to Do, Where to Go & How to Beat Traffic

Plan the perfect Cape Cod day trip from Boston with real traffic advice, two driving routes, the Cape Flyer train option, and itineraries for 4-hour, 6-hour, and full-day trips to Sandwich, Chatham, and Nauset Beach.

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Sunrise Spots on Cape Cod: Where to Go, When to Arrive, and What to Expect

The best sunrise spots on Cape Cod, ranked by a local — Race Point, Nauset Light, Coast Guard Beach, and more. When to arrive, what it costs, what to bring.

Wild Cape Cod

Birding Monomoy by the Tide: When to Hit the North Flats vs. the South Roost

Time your Monomoy birding trip to the tide: when to hit North Monomoy's flats at low tide and South Monomoy's roost at high tide. 2026 pricing.

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

The Whydah Pirate Museum in Yarmouth: The Only Exhibit of Real Pirate Treasure in the World

Visit the Whydah Pirate Museum on Cape Cod — the only exhibit in the world displaying authentic pirate treasure from the 1717 wreck of the Whydah Gally.

Cape Cod Pursuits

Cape Cod Cycling Guide: The Rail Trail, Shining Sea Bikeway & Every Route Worth Riding

The complete Cape Cod cycling guide: Rail Trail, Shining Sea Bikeway, Province Lands dunes, Route 6A, and a 3-day itinerary for every type of rider.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Cape Cod Baseball League Guide

Your complete guide to the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Living on Cape Cod

Wellfleet for People Who Actually Know Wellfleet

Skip the tourist version of Wellfleet. A year-round resident's guide to oyster farms, Uncle Tim's Bridge, the Drive-In on a weeknight, and what makes this town irreplaceable.

Visiting Cape Cod

Nantucket Day Trip from Cape Cod: What You Can Actually Do in One Day (And What You Can't)

Planning a Nantucket day trip from Cape Cod? Here's exactly what you can do in 6–7 hours on the island — ferry options, bike rentals, best beaches, where to eat, and what to skip.

Visiting Cape Cod

Fall on Cape Cod: Cranberry Harvests, Foliage Drives, Oyster Season & Why October Is Underrated

Fall on Cape Cod delivers cranberry harvests, Route 6A foliage, and peak oyster season. Why October is the Cape's most underrated month to visit.

Visiting Cape Cod

Dog-Friendly Cape Cod: Beaches, Trails, and Where Your Dog Is Actually Welcome

Most Cape Cod town beaches ban dogs May 15–Sept 15. Here's exactly where dogs ARE welcome — trails, beaches, and the workarounds locals know.

Wild Cape Cod

Clamming on Cape Cod: How to Get a License, Find the Flats & Dig Your Own Dinner

Everything you need to go clamming on Cape Cod: how to get a non-resident shellfish license, where the best flats are in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Orleans, and beyond, what gear to bring, and how to steam your own dinner the same night.

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Places to Stay Near Cape Cod Beaches: A Certified Local Guide

Where to stay if the beach is your priority on Cape Cod. Certified hotels, inns, and rentals within walking distance of the Cape's best beaches.

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod Without a Car: Ferries, Bikes, Buses & How to Pull It Off

Can you visit Cape Cod without a car? An honest guide to ferries, buses, bike trails, and the specific towns where car-free travel actually works.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival: Your Complete Guide to Cape Cod's Favorite Fall Harvest Celebration

Everything you need to know about the Harwich Cranberry Festival.

Visiting Cape Cod

A Perfect Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard from Cape Cod

Ferry from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard and back in a day. A local's itinerary covering Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, South Beach, and the Aquinnah Cliffs.

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod Outdoor Theater & Summer Performing Arts: A Complete Guide

Discover Cape Cod's remarkable summer performing arts scene: Cape Playhouse in Dennis, WHAT in Wellfleet, Provincetown Theater, Chatham Band Concerts, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and more. A complete guide to theater, music, and cabaret on the Cape.

Visiting Cape Cod

Dog-Friendly Activities on Cape Cod Beyond the Beach: Kayaking, Ferry, Shopping & More

Plan a Cape Cod trip with your dog beyond the beach. Expert guide to dog-friendly kayaking, ferries, hiking, and shopping in Provincetown, Chatham, Wellfleet, and Falmouth.

Wild Cape Cod

Hiking Cape Cod National Seashore: The Best Trails in Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro & Provincetown

Best Cape Cod National Seashore hiking trails — Fort Hill, Great Island, Atlantic White Cedar Swamp. Free trails year-round in Eastham, Wellfleet, and Provincetown.

Visiting Cape Cod

Beaches Accessible from the Cape Cod Rail Trail: Which Ones You Can Actually Ride To

Which beaches can you actually ride to on the Cape Cod Rail Trail? Honest distances, road conditions, and fees for Dennis, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet.

Cape Cod Pursuits

Rock Harbor, Orleans: Sunset Fishing Charters, Charter Boats & the Most Picturesque Harbor on the Mid-Cape

Rock Harbor in Orleans is Cape Cod's most photogenic bay-side harbor — fishing charters for striped bass, bluefish & fluke, plus legendary Bay sunsets.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Pan-Mass Challenge on Cape Cod: What It Is, How to Watch & How to Get Involved

The Pan-Mass Challenge ends on Cape Cod each August. What it is, where to watch on-Cape, how to ride or volunteer, and traffic to plan around.

Living on Cape Cod

Cost of Living on Cape Cod: What It Really Costs to Live Here

Thinking about living on Cape Cod full-time? A realistic breakdown of housing costs, groceries, utilities, and what makes the Cape different from the mainland.