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 28 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 28 Dec

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)

Anonymous

Jun 2012

It was few years since we last did a dolphin watch so we decided to try a whale watch this time. Went on the 6/20 trip with wife, son, & daughter. Captain reported that whales were spotted jumping out of water be ferry captains in morning. Headed for area of sighting but no whales could be found. The captain surely tried his hardest to find us some. The boat was packed with 2 bus loads of seniors so he did his best to find us some "Moby Dick's". He even went into overtime trying. Just when we started to head back we came upon numerous pods of dolphins. There were too many to count and many babies could be seen with the adults. It was really cool and the kids loved it. Even though no whales were seen I didn't hear one complaint. Would certainly do it again.

rougeelt

Jun 2012

Went out on the Spirit of Cape May for the 10:00 dolphin/whale watch this morning. Although there weren't many of us on this watch the Captain and crew could not have been better. Unfortunately, I don't remember the Captain's name but his narration and information made the trip well worthwhile. Yes, we did see dolphins, which was awesome. We did not see any whales, but didn't really expect to. That would have been a nice surprise. Go, you'll enjoy it.

TerryS7

May 2012

We took the 2-hr morning dolphin cruise. We got a great view of the Cape May shore, but sadly didn't see any dolphins, which the crew said was due to the slightly choppy water following a storm system that passed the night before. As promised, they stamped our tickets and said we could come back another time, even allowing us to take their 3-hr afternoon trip. Being on vacation with flexibility in our schedule, we took them up on their kind offer the next afternoon and were rewarded with loads of dolphins (at least 2 pods with ~30 dolphins in each group). Though we weren't able to spot a whale that day (and not for lack of trying), we had a memorable experience, a comfortable ride and just enjoyed the view on both days. We would recommend them to any friends visiting the area or sail with Cape May Whale Watcher the next time we visit Cape May.