Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Cape May

Overview

Join Captain Jeff Stewart and his seasoned crew as your cruise into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean for a 3-hour whale and dolphin watching experience. The Delaware Bay Estuary is a sanctuary for many species of marine life, including Humpback whales, Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins, Manta rays, Thresher sharks, Hammerhead sharks, Harbor porpoise, Harbor seals, Northern gannets, Greater shearwaters, Bald Eagles, laughing gulls and a plethora of fish species. This cruise allows for an awesome offshore experience for the family, as well as seasoned adventurers and seafarers alike, and is fully narrated by your captain, who will point out local history along with many types of marine life.
The vessels in the Cape May Whale Watcher fleet, include the 110 foot long Cape May Whale Watcher and the 125 foot long Atlantis. They are the largest of their kind, offering air conditioning and heat, restrooms, upper deck seating and full bars with snacks and libations. They offer max comfort!

City: Cape May

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Best locations for spotting whales, dolphins, and porpoises

Certified naturalist

Live commentary on board

Parking Fees

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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please arrive an hour before departure time; boarding starts a half-hour prior to departure
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (522)

ChrisBar67

May 2016

We had 18 family members including 8 children 10 years old and younger on the Sunset Cruise. The boat is very clean and comfortable. The pizza, hot dogs and drinks are an added bonus. We saw several dolphins and the captain made sure everyone had a view and slowed the boat or stopped so we could enjoy them for a few minutes each time we came across some. He also gave a little history of Cape May and different parts of the beach. It was fun to see a view of the beach and land from the boat! Great trip, we had so much fun together on this cruise.

OKay G

May 2016

The first day we were scheduled to go the cruise was cancelled for inclement weather; 45 minutes before the scheduled sailing time. They allowed us to choose the cruise we wanted to swap for, since we were only in town for the weekend. When we actually got out on the water, the ship, the route we took and the views were nice. I just wish the weather would've cooperated. We saw a few dolphins but no whales. The captain was comical and a good narrator during the ride. That was fun but the water got so choppy we spent the trip going back to the dock sitting inside. Not bad for the price.

Kathy_in_17315

May 2016

We take the sunset cruise every year when we head to Cape May for our vacation. We always see dolphins - we've never seen a whale, but maybe someday we will! The staff are very helpful, the captain does a great job of sharing his knowledge of the area and its history as well as his knowledge about dolphins and other wildlife. This is a trip that everyone enjoys, from young children to senior citizens. The sunset cruise circles the island and stays close to the shore. There are other cruises available, some are longer and go further out to sea, but this is the only one we've tried so far. Watch for coupons to help reduce the cost! Many hotels and visitor centers offer their brochures and sometimes they include a coupon.