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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 16 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)

Nicole P

Sep 2015

I found a Groupon for this excursion and decided it would be a fun way to spend the day with my mom, two aunts, and daughter (3 years old). We got to see dolphins and whales, and my daughter was very excited, so all-in-all, I guess it was a successful trip. I was a little annoyed with a crew member who kept telling my daughter she couldn't sit here, or stand there, or do this, or do that. 3 hours is a long time for a child that young to sit still on a bench. I realize safety is important, but there were some instances where I was holding on to her, and was told "it wasn't safe". I am 7 months pregnant, and I was allowed to hold her at the railing of the boat, but could not let her stand on the bench (away from the water) with my arms around her? Carrying her and holding her for long periods of time are difficult when you're 7 months pregnant. But I did the best I could to make sure she was happy. I have been on many boats (dolphin/whale watching, fishing trips, private, etc) and never felt so restricted. The food prices on the boat were also very overpriced, in my opinion. Overall, I'm glad my daughter got to see some dolphins and whales, but I would not go on this trip again. At least not with a child so young.

lt10

Sep 2015

This is the second time we've taken the morning dolphin cruise and it was great! We saw tons of dolphins, some swimming alongside the boat and others leaping in the air. It's a very informative cruise about dolphins and other sea life, plus other tidbits about Cape May. The crew are always nice. It's a great way to enjoy the beauty of Cape May, enjoy the sunshine and see the awesome dolphins!!

Gabriele B

Sep 2015

We chose this title because we learned a lot about life in the atlantic, especially dolphins and hunchback whales. The crew was very professional and knowledgeable. The trip is part of a research effort to track and identify dolphins and whales to ensure their well being and learn more about their migration. We also learned about their habitat, and policies to ensure safe whale watching. Crew was very responsive to questions and really wanted to make sure we had a good experience on board. Boat was clean, well maintained. We saw lots of dolphins and followed a hunchback whale; we could see his big fluke which was breath-taking. It was terrific to experience the animals in their habitat, very different from any aquarium experience. Would definitely do this excursion again.