Whale’s Tale Waterpark

What Whale’s Tale Waterpark does

Whale's Tale Waterpark is a privately held, single-location seasonal waterpark operating on 17 acres at 481 Daniel Webster Highway in Lincoln, New Hampshire, within the White Mountains tourist region. Founded in 1984 and operated as Whale's Tale Waterpark LLC, the park runs 14 distinct water attractions spanning thrill rides (Poseidon's Voyage SuperLOOP, Eye of the Storm, The Plunge at up to 40mph), family rides (Harpoon Express, Banzai Pipeline, Downpour), children's attractions (Beluga Boggin, Whale Harbor, Shipwreck Island), a 1/4-mile lazy river (Jonah's Escape), the regional Willie's Wild Waves wave pool, and the Pacific Surf Designs Pro Flow Double-powered Akua Beach surf simulator, which enables roughly 6 months of flowboarding and bodyboarding per year. The infrastructure base is complemented by four on-site food and beverage outlets (Harborside, Porthole Pizza & Subs, Oasis Beach Bar, and the 2024-launched Surfside Bar), premium seating (cabanas at $179/day, day beds at $79/day), and private event hosting.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model selling gate admission ($52 general, $17 toddler, $22 senior, $29 twilight after 2pm) online, by phone, and on-site, with no third-party reseller dependency for primary ticketing. Distribution extends through a formal lodging partner network (Woodstock Inn Brewery, Riverwalk Resort, Hampton Inn Littleton, KOA Campground) that channels White Mountains tourists, a Flybook-powered group and private event system for schools, camps, corporate, and birthday parties, and a tiered local resident and civil service discount program targeting the 30-mile radius catchment. Ancillary revenue is generated from private surf sessions at $249/hour, premium rentals, and group events. The company pairs with Alpine Adventures (zipline) as a sister brand under the New Hampshire Family Fun Destinations umbrella, and the Akua Beach surf program is operated in partnership with CCi Sports for coaching and competitive events.

Name

Whale’s Tale Waterpark

Legal name

Whale's Tale Waterpark LLC

Website

https://whalestalewaterpark.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Whale's Tale Waterpark is a privately held, 17-acre seasonal waterpark in Lincoln, New Hampshire, operating 14 attractions, on-site dining, premium rentals, and a Pacific Surf Designs-powered surf simulator, serving White Mountains tourists, families, school and corporate groups, and local residents since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterpark and family amusement park

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Water Parks (Wave Pools, Lazy Rivers, Slides) (THAAABAA)

Keywords

• Waterpark attractions
• Family entertainment venue
• Aquatic recreation services
• Group event hosting
• Flowboarding surf simulator

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Primary revenue stream from gate admission fees. General admission for ages 4-64 is $52, with discounted rates for toddlers ($17), seniors ($22), and after 2pm twilight pricing ($29).
2. Cabana and Day Bed Rentals: Premium seating options including private cabanas at $179/day located at Castaway Cove, Lazy River, and wave pool areas, and day beds at $79/day at wave pool and Akua Beach.
3. Food and Beverage: On-site dining through Harborside restaurant, Porthole Pizza & Subs, Oasis Beach Bar, and Surfside Bar. Dippin' Dots ice cream also available. Coolers permitted with no glass or alcohol.
4. Group Bookings and Events: Group discounts for 12+ people, birthday party packages, school/camp groups, corporate events, and private parties after regular hours.
5. Surf Sessions and Private Rentals: Private surf sessions at $249/hour for up to 10 people including flowboards, bodyboards, and professional instructor. Entire Surfside venue rentals available for private events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Whale's Tale Waterpark is a 17-acre single-location waterpark in Lincoln, New Hampshire, operating seasonal admissions and offering 14 water attractions including thrill rides, family slides, a 1/4-mile lazy river, a wave pool, a heated pool, and a Pacific Surf Designs surf simulator. The park also provides on-site dining, private cabana and day bed rentals, group and corporate event hosting, birthday parties, private surf sessions, and a Summer Concert Series.

Product overview

Whale's Tale Waterpark is a single-location waterpark operating in Lincoln, New Hampshire, within the White Mountains region. The park operates as a unified family entertainment destination offering 14 distinct water attractions including thrill rides (Poseidon's Voyage, Eye of the Storm, The Plunge), family rides (Harpoon Express, Banzai Pipeline, Downpour), children's attractions (Beluga Boggin, Whale Harbor, Shipwreck Island), a surfing venue (Akua Beach), a wave pool (Willie's Wild Waves), and a lazy river (Jonah's Escape). The park is complemented by dining services including Harborside Restaurant, Porthole Pizza & Subs, Oasis Beach Bar, and the newer Surfside Bar. Additional revenue offerings include private cabana and day bed rentals, private event hosting, birthday party packages, corporate party services, group discounts, and a Summer Concert Series. The park spans 17 acres and has been operating for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akua Beach: Premier surfing and flowboarding venue with Pacific Surf Designs Pro Flow Double wave simulator, operating nearly 6 months per year.
• Surfside Bar
• Harborside
• Porthole Pizza & Subs
• Oasis Beach Bar

Products and services

• Castaway Cove An 85-foot heated pool shaped like a whale with underwater seating in the tail, fins, and head, maintained at 88 degrees and surrounded by three giant hot tubs set at 104 degrees. Available to waterpark guests.
• Harpoon Express A 400-foot-long, nearly 7-foot-wide bobsled-style ride that sends 1-3 riders down a twisting course with turns and loops. Available to waterpark guests.
• Eye of the Storm A thrill ride where riders travel down a dark enclosed tube at a 50-degree angle, then enter a sloped bowl at speeds up to 35mph, completing rotations before a 4-foot drop into the pool. Available to waterpark guests.
• Beluga Boggin A 360-foot tube ride with a gentle figure-8 course designed for children with no height restriction. Available to waterpark guests.
• Jonah's Escape A 1/4-mile lazy river that sweeps riders around the waterpark passing under a covered bridge and past waterfalls. Available to waterpark guests.
• Akua Beach A surfing and flowboarding venue featuring a Pacific Surf Designs Pro Flow Double sheetwave that provides a 3-inch thick wave for nearly 6 months of the year; riders can use boogie boards or surfboards/flowboards. Available to waterpark guests and surf enthusiasts.
• Willie's Wild Waves The only wave pool in the White Mountains, featuring both big waves and gentle waves in a shallow end, with no sand or salt. Available to waterpark guests.
• Whale Harbor A children's water play area with zero depth entry and gradually deepening water, featuring fun water features for young children. Available to waterpark guests.
• Poseidon's Voyage A nearly vertical launch capsule (steepest drop in the industry) with a trap door floor that accelerates riders to 38 feet per second through a tight 360-degree SuperLOOP. Available to waterpark guests.
• The Plunge
• Downpour Two 430-foot long flume slides with gentle turns and slower speeds, starting 50 feet in the air on the south tower. Available to waterpark guests.
• Shipwreck Island The waterpark's largest expansion project: an interactive water playground with massive bucket dump, interactive multi-level sprayers, and 4 water slides in red, blue, yellow, and purple. Available to waterpark guests.
• Banzai Pipeline A watery quarterpipe attraction described as the most epic this side of the Mississippi, sending riders into the quarterpipe at top speeds. Available to waterpark guests.
• Harborside Restaurant Full-service restaurant overlooking the pier on the North side of the park, offering burgers, fries, salads, sandwiches and more with outdoor deck seating. Available to waterpark guests.
• Porthole Pizza & Subs Quick-service pizza and sub restaurant providing on-the-go food options when Harborside is closed. Available to waterpark guests.
• Oasis Beach Bar Bar service offering frozen cocktails, beers on tap, and canned beverages. Available to waterpark guests.
• Surfside Bar Venue adjacent to Akua Beach featuring cocktails, craft beers, and food with an expansive outdoor patio, open from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM daily at no charge, with surfing/bodyboarding available for an additional fee. Available to waterpark guests.
• Private Cabana Rentals Private cabana rentals at Castaway Cove, the Lazy River, and wave pool areas, each including a 10-foot square shade structure with lunch table, 4 chairs, and 2 lounge chairs for up to 8 people at $179/day. Available to waterpark guests.
• Day Beds Day bed rentals at the wave pool and Akua Beach areas for $79/day. Available to waterpark guests.
• Private Events Private event hosting including Castaway Cove, Akua Beach, or entire park rentals for birthday parties, corporate events, and custom celebrations after regular business hours. Available to corporate clients, families, and organizations.
• Akua Beach Private Sessions Private surfing sessions for up to 10 people with flowboards, bodyboards, and professional instructor at $249/hour. Available to families, groups, and surf enthusiasts.
• Summer Concert Series Live music entertainment featuring local artists performing on the Wave Side Stage throughout the summer season. Available to waterpark guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award for 5 consecutive years - top 1% of attractions worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpine AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company partnership representing New Hampshire's Favorite Family Fun Destinations. The combined group of Whale's Tale Waterpark and Alpine Adventures offers zipline tours and waterpark attractions as complementary family entertainment options in the White Mountains region.
• CCi SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkua Beach is an affiliate of CCi Sports which constructs athletes and promotes sports around the world. CCi Sports provides coaching, club ambassadors, and network of riders for the surfing program. Join CCi Sports club to improve skills with experienced coaches.
• Adopt NHminorOthersCommunity partnership to help find families for children in the New Hampshire Foster Care System. Whale's Tale supports Adopt NH's mission to help children find their forever home and family.
• Woodstock Inn BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred lodging partner offering accommodation packages for waterpark visitors. Located in the White Mountains region.
• Riverwalk Resort at LoonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred lodging partner offering accommodation packages for waterpark visitors. Located in Lincoln, NH near the waterpark.
• Hampton Inn LittletonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred lodging partner providing accommodation for waterpark visitors. Part of Hilton brand.
• KOA Campground WoodstockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCamping partner offering outdoor accommodation options for waterpark visitors near Lincoln, NH.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Great Wolf Lodge: National indoor waterpark resort chain. Comparable as a waterpark-first family entertainment brand with ticket/resort pricing, themed attractions, F&B, and private events — competing for the same family customer wallet.
• Aquatica (SeaWorld parks): SeaWorld's waterpark brand operating multiple locations across the US. Comparable as a multi-attraction outdoor waterpark with premium pricing, F&B, cabanas, and event rentals targeting families.
• Kalahari Resorts & Conventions: Indoor waterpark resort operator with multiple US locations. Comparable as a destination waterpark with private cabanas, F&B, group events, and corporate bookings targeting families and group travel.
• Six Flags New England: Regional theme park in the same New England catchment as Whale's Tale. Comparable because it competes for the same family day-trip and tourist discretionary spend with seasonal ticketed attraction access.

Regional players

• Story Land (Glen, NH): Family theme park in the White Mountains targeting young children. Comparable as a co-located seasonal attraction seeking the same family tourist segment with similar pricing and trip-planning behavior.
• Water Country USA: Large waterpark chain serving the New England/Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable because it operates mid-sized outdoor waterparks with ticketed admission, multiple thrill/family attractions, and family-based marketing in a similar climate tier.
• Santa's Village (Jefferson, NH): Family theme park also located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Comparable as a same-region, same-season family entertainment destination competing for the same tourist lodging and day-trip demand.

Direct peers

• Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark (Camelback Resort): Outdoor waterpark at a Pocono Mountains resort. Comparable as a destination outdoor waterpark attached to lodging partners with thrill slides, family rides, cabana rentals, and seasonal operations.
• Schlitterbahn (Cedar Fair): Waterpark brand under Cedar Fair portfolio known for premium slides and surf-rider attractions. Directly comparable as an outdoor/seasonal waterpark operator with thrilling rides, surf simulators, and family attractions.

Emerging players

• Zoomline / Zoom Flume (Catskills, NY): Seasonal outdoor waterpark in upstate New York. Comparable as a small/mid-sized regional outdoor waterpark operating on a seasonal schedule with similar thrill/family ride mix and regional tourist draw.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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