Join a real Plymouth lobsterman aboard a working boat to haul traps, handle live lobsters, and learn the centuries-old craft of New England lobstering — a genuinely rare, hands-on encounter with the sea's most iconic harvest.
What to expect
The boat departs Town Wharf and heads directly to active trap lines in Plymouth Bay, where you'll haul, sort, and measure live lobsters under the guidance of a licensed lobsterman. Undersized lobsters go back; keepers often end up at the harbourside restaurants for your lunch. The crew shares unfiltered stories of the modern lobstering trade, the seasonal rhythms, and the conservation rules protecting the fishery. The scale of Plymouth Bay — with the Pilgrim Monument visible on the horizon — makes the setting as spectacular as the experience.
Good to know
Tours are seasonal (May–October) and run approximately 2–2.5 hours from Town Wharf, close to the tender pier. Dress in layers — it is noticeably cooler on the water — and wear non-slip footwear. Book well ahead via seeplymouth.com; working boat capacity is strictly limited. Combine with a post-tour lobster lunch at a Barbican waterfront restaurant to complete the New England experience.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Plymouth — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.