New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford's Premier Tattoo Studio

Where maritime heritage meets modern artistry. Custom tattoos crafted with precision, passion, and respect for the craft. Walk-ins welcome.

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4.8★ on Google

Rated excellent by happy clients across the South Coast.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Stop in during business hours for same-day work.

Custom Designs

Every piece is drawn for you, never pulled off the wall.

Safe & Sterile

Licensed, health-inspected, single-use everything.

Meet the Team

Our Artists

Three talented tattoo artists dedicated to bringing your vision to life with skill, creativity, and care.

Julia Harley - Owner and Lead Tattoo Artist at Whaling City Tattoo Co. in New Bedford MA

Julia Harley

Owner & Lead Artist

Neo-Traditional, Traditional, Medieval, Anime

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Caitlyn Barbosa - Tattoo Apprentice at Whaling City Tattoo Co. in New Bedford MA

Caitlyn Barbosa

Tattoo Apprentice

Fine Line, Botanical, Color Work, Whimsical Characters

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Hanna McCoy - Junior Tattoo Artist at Whaling City Tattoo Co. in New Bedford MA

Hanna McCoy

Junior Tattoo Artist

Illustrative, Black & Grey, Fine Line, Nature & Wildlife

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Our Specialties

Tattoo Styles

From bold traditional work to delicate fine lines, we offer a wide range of tattoo styles to match your aesthetic.

Traditional Neo-Traditional Black & Grey Fine Line Cover-Ups Custom Design Color Work Flash
Gothic cathedral with crow and skull tattoo by Julia Harley at Whaling City Tattoo
One Piece Luffy Gear 5 anime tattoo by Julia Harley
Luna moth with flowers and moon tattoo in New Bedford
Fine line tulip bouquet tattoo design by Julia Harley
Red octopus neo-traditional tattoo by Whaling City Tattoo
Sunflower and butterfly botanical color tattoo by Julia Harley
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Our Story

Honoring New Bedford's Maritime Legacy

New Bedford was once the whaling capital of the world, built by the hands of Portuguese and Azorean sailors who made up the backbone of the industry. These seafarers carried their stories on their skin, using tattoos to mark their journeys and honor loved ones left behind.

Whaling City Tattoo Co. continues this tradition, bringing the same craftsmanship and dedication that built this city into every piece of permanent art we create. Our studio is a celebration of New Bedford's creative spirit, where heritage meets modern artistry.

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  • Address 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744
  • Phone 508-444-0247
  • Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday - Tuesday Closed
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Whether you have a design in mind or need help bringing your idea to life, we're here to create something you'll love forever.

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