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 09 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 09 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)

JEdge14

Jun 2015

We booked the sunset cruise, and what a wonderful experience. We sighted at least 75 dolphins. Not to mention the Captain was very knowledgeable about the marine life and history of Cape May, and was happy to impart this knowledge to his passengers. Very romantic for couples (like us). They also served complimentary hot dogs and pizza, which was a hit with the families on board our trip. Great experience; hope to book another cruise next time we're down that way.

James K

Jun 2015

We've been coming back to the Whale Watcher every year for the past 16 years. The Captain puts on a great tour. He guarantees multiple dolphin and wildlife sightings and we've not been disappointed yet. The Spirit of Cape May (the boat/vessel) was custom designed for the job. It's kept in beautiful, fast, and spotless condition. It's got an air conditioned, glassed in interior, and also lots of deck and fo'c's'le space (okay, space at the front of the boat) for close up viewing. The dolphins happily come up within 20 feet or so from the boat. The captain mixes marine biology, environmental science and local history into a great two hour talk. It's a great trip. He also offers a day-long tour of the offshore lighthouses of the Delaware bay, that we're looking forward to in September!

NJDels

Jun 2015

This company has the largest boat in the area for whale/dolphin watching. The crew were pleasant and the captain very informative. Saw lots of dolphins. Personally, I prefer the smaller vessel of another local company for a more intimate experience but this was wonderful. Very good sound quality, even upstairs at the back of the boat, I could hear clearly. The twilight tour was cool and pleasant. Recommended for all but very young children who seemed bored or were crying incessantly on the trip I was on!