Dolphin Watching around Cape May

Overview

Cape May, NJ offers some of the best Dolphin Watching in the world with pods numbering from 5 to 500 individuals. The tour is 2 hours and goes around the island of Cape May, NJ, depending on weather. The Captain narrates the tour with tidbits about history, local knowledge and of course the local wildlife.

City: Cape May

Sat 14 Feb

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 14 Feb

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Professional guide

Free Parking

Live commentary on board

Continental breakfast

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to Weather

What To Expect

Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May Beach

We cruise near the beachfront of Americas Original Victorian Seaside Resort Town.

Cape May Lighthouse

Enjoy water views of the second tallest lighthouse in New Jersey.

Sunset Beach

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Sun sinking into Delaware Bay.

Wildwood Beach

View the largest beaches from the water.

Higbee Beach

View this 1000 acre nature preserve from the water- Home to Bald Eagles, Osprey, Coyote, White Tail Deer, etc.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (52)

elizabethsR673AX

May 2021

Booked online and arrived for a tour/dolphin watching- a group had gathered at the entrance- we were all informed at the time we were to depart that there weren’t enough passengers to warrant going out that day. Told to pick another time- either 3 hours later same day or the next day when they had more reservations. Poor customer service at the time as we were informed this happens since it was not peak season- however nowhere in advance were we informed of this possibility. Very frustrating experience as we had planned our time and travel (with young children) around this activity that day. We did go the following day and did see a good number of dolphins. However the experience wasn’t enough to overcome the day before.

yvonnemU2983YR

May 2021

Best trip for my birthday celebration the crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the Sea!!!@fun

Kimura-sensei

Sep 2020

If you're here just for dolphin watching, I wouldn't recommend it. You're 50-75 feet away from seeing the dolphins and they're not going to leap out of the water following the boat unlike other rides like the Thundercat dolphin watch which I recommend that instead where the dolphins leap out of the water and they're 10-15 feet away. I would rate it a 2/5. If you're here for the whale watching, it's a 4/5. We originally booked for the dolphin watch because we ran out of time and the tour was booked for the whale watching. 2 hour dolphin tour, it took us 1hr and 20 mins from departure to see a few dolphins 50-75 feet away just popping up the surface to breathe air. Not jumping out of the water or leaping or anything. Boring. 1hr and 40 mins, I think the Capt felt bad for just a few dolphins and sailed far deeper into the ocean where we found a pod of dolphins. By 1hr and 50 mins, even though we were suppose to head back, we went slightly further out and for a bonus, we saw humpback whales more than 100-150 feet away. While you can see them with your naked eyes, having binoculars is a must. Either bring some or rent on the boat. Same with your video/camera/smartphone, bring a telescoping lens to get the best out of it. When the boat spots dolphins or the whales, it does stop and it rocks. Rocks a lot and also rotates to give every passenger on each side of the boat a fair chance to see the animals but doesn't help with the sea sickness. 10% of the passengers got sea sick. If so, go to the main deck and the rear of the boat to minimize the rocking motion and drink any carbonated drink to ease the motion sickness. Best to bring some ginger chews to ease the motion sickness.