Captain John Boats was established in 1946, running daily fishing trips. Captain John Boats now runs whale watching trips, deep sea fishing trips, a fast ferry run to Provincetown, harbor cruises, and private charters departing from the historic waterfront on both the Town Wharf and State Pier in Plymouth, MA, as well as the MacMillan Pier in Provincetown, MA.
Our Fleet
Our Fleet
Our Fleet
Our Fleet
Tails of the Sea
- Length on deck: 110 feet
Power: (4) MTU 60 Series Diesel Engines
Horse Power: 825 each / 3300 total
Fuel Capacity: 5000 gallons
Generators: (2) Detroit Diesel, 40 KW
Builder: Gulf Craft LLC, Franklin, LA - Passengers: 280
- Speed: 24 knots / 27.5 mph
- Safety: VHF Radio (2), Radar (2), GPS (2), AIS
Captain John & Son
- Length: 85 feet
Power: (2) Detroit Diesel 1271 TI diesel engines
Horse Power: 600 each / 1200 total
Fuel Capacity: 2000 gallons
Generators: (2) Detroit Diesel, 20 KW
Builder: Gulf Craft LLC, Franklin, LA - Passengers: 140
- Speed: 18 Knots / 20.5 mph
- Safety: VHF Radio (2), Radar (2), GPS (2), AIS
Captain John & Son II
- Length: 85 feet
Power: (2) MTU 60 Series Diesel Engines
Horse Power: 825 each / 1650 total
Fuel Capacity: 2000 gallons
Generators: (2) Detroit Diesel, 20 KW
Builder: Gulf Craft LLC, Franklin, LA - Passengers: 140
- Speed: 20 knots / 23 mph
- Safety: VHF Radio (2), Radar (2), GPS (2), AIS
Captain John & Son IV
- Length on deck: 100 feet
Power: (3) MTU 60 series diesel engines
Horse Power: 825 each / 2475 total
Fuel Capacity: 3000 gallons
Generators: (2) Detroit Diesel, 20 KW
Builder: Gulf Craft LLC, Franklin, LA - Passengers: 280
- Speed: 25 Knots / 28.5 mph
- Safety: VHF Radio (2), Radar (2), GPS (2), AIS
Pilgrim Belle
- Length on deck: 100 feet
Power: (3) MTU 60 series diesel engines
Horse Power: 825 each / 2475 total
Fuel Capacity: 3000 gallons
Generators: (2) Detroit Diesel, 20 KW
Builder: Gulf Craft LLC, Franklin, LA - Passengers: 280
- Speed: 25 Knots / 28.5 mph
- Safety: VHF Radio (2), Radar (2), GPS (2), AIS
Frequently Asked Questions
Captain John Boats offers a variety of trips including whale watching, deep sea fishing, fast ferry runs to Provincetown, harbor cruises, and private charters. These trips depart from the historic waterfront locations in Plymouth and Provincetown, MA.
Captain John Boats depart from the historic waterfront on both the Town Wharf and State Pier in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as well as the MacMillan Pier in Provincetown, Massachusetts. These locations provide convenient access for various trips and charters.
The Tails of the Sea vessel can accommodate up to 280 passengers. It is a 110-foot long boat powered by four MTU 60 Series Diesel Engines, designed for speed and safety.
The Captain John & Son IV can travel at a speed of 25 knots, which is approximately 28.5 miles per hour. It is powered by three MTU 60 series diesel engines and can carry up to 280 passengers.
All Captain John Boats vessels are equipped with multiple safety features including two VHF radios, two radar systems, two GPS units, and AIS (Automatic Identification System) to ensure safe navigation and communication during trips.
The Tails of the Sea has the highest total horsepower in the fleet with 3300 horsepower, powered by four MTU 60 Series Diesel Engines each producing 825 horsepower.
The Pilgrim Belle has a fuel capacity of 3000 gallons. It is a 100-foot vessel powered by three MTU 60 series diesel engines, capable of carrying 280 passengers at speeds up to 25 knots.
Both the Captain John & Son and Captain John & Son II vessels can carry up to 140 passengers each. They are 85 feet in length and equipped with powerful diesel engines for efficient travel.