Captain John Whale Watching and Deep Sea Fishing Tours

Seeing the Captain John Boats come and go has been a staple sight in Plymouth harbor for decades. Most popular for deep sea fishing and whale watching.

Address: 10 Town Wharf
Website: captjohn.com (opens in a new tab)

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