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

Fri 08 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Fri 08 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)

DianeP48

Aug 2014

We decided to take the two hour cruise around the cape and to hopefully see some dolphins. There was nothing that disappointed. The guide on the boat was very informative and very eager to answer any questions. It was a beautiful day. We saw many dolphins, ospreys and pelicans. Seeing he sights from a different perspective was also interesting, the beautiful houses, the lighthouse and WWII lookout tower. We even got to see the Cape May-Lewes Ferry pull into port. Would recommend for young and old alike!

Tim C

Aug 2014

We had a great time and the trip length was perfect for adults and kids. We took the 2 hour sunset cruise and were out to sea for a little longer than that. There were 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 kids ages 3, 7, 8, and 12. The trip kept the kids engaged the whole time which is tough to do. We saw plenty of dolphins and got the very interesting Cape May history of attractions and landmarks but the real bonus was the whale, actually two whales. The captain was aware of a whale a couple of miles off shore and started the trip by going out to the whales first. He gave us a great explanation and lesson on humpback whales, got us into several dolphin pods and got us back to the bay side in time for the sunset. All in all a great trip for a reasonable price and added great variety to our week at the shore.

practans

Aug 2014

If you have kids, taking a cruise on the Whale Watcher out of Cape May is a fun way to spend a few hours, and still have time for the beach. It takes you through Cape May harbor and out past the Coast Guard Training Center into the ocean, and then cruises along Cape May's beach. I doubt that you'll see any whales, but there's a good chance you'll see dolphins, in fact it's guaranteed, or you get a pass for another cruise.. And it is a scenic little cruise. My granddaughter really enjoyed it, and we did see dolphins. The boat leaves from Schellenger Island at 10 AM for a two hour cruise and it costs $30 for adults and $20 for kids 7 to 12. Under 7, it's free. Pick up one of the promotional brochures at the dock, there's a coupon in it for $3 off of the adult fare.