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 27 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Fri 27 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)

Joanne D

Oct 2011

Saw plenty of dolphins but no whales. Reason was, so much time was used to get to where the dolphins were, then we spent so much time with the dolphins that there wasn't enough time to bring the ship out far enough to see whales. Yes, the dolphins were beautiful and there were many of them but dolphins can be spotted from the beach or any boat - I wanted to see whales. We went to a spot where a whale was spotted the day before but that doesn't mean it would still be there and it wasn't. We needed to go further out in the ocean. If you want a real whale whatch cruise, go further north. I saw three gray whales when I went on a trip out of Boston and the boat was far more comfortable.

Chrises

Sep 2011

We vacation in Cape May every year and our trip wouldn't be complete without a trip on Cape May Whale Watcher. We have tried them all on the Cape (and some in AC) and no tour is as great as the Big Red Boat. We love the trip and it is worth every penny. We always see lots of dolphins and the Stewart family is so warm and welcoming! Don't miss it

rejoyceWashington_DC

Sep 2011

We went on the 3 hour whale watching tour and didn't see a single whale. We saw a few dolphins pop up from the water three or four times and that was it. It was very disappointing. Furthermore, the boat we were on had hard molded, plastic fixed seating. It was SO uncomfortable to sit on those for 3 hours in rough water. The brochure actually shows a boat with chaise lounges for seating. That wasn't on our boat. The tour guide/caption repeated the same lame jokes about the dolphins having sushi for lunch about 10 times. He did the same thing when talking about the dolphins' sex habits and gestation period. It was pretty weird. I would not recommend this place.