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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Wed 25 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)

_Andy_K_77

Sep 2011

We had a fantastic trip on the ‘Sprit of Cape May’. We did the “Big Trip” Whale and Dolphin Watch with our two children (7 year old and 6 year old). We all had a great time and the children especially loved seeing so many Dolphins. It was amazing to see two Humpback Whales so close up and we will never forget it. Captain Stewart was very informative and we enjoyed his commentary on the wildlife and the history of Cape May. We will certainly be back the next time we are in New Jersey.

sicnj33

Sep 2011

Went Thurs, Sept 1st on the morning dolphin watch...went south around the cape first, and found a big pod of dolphins a little past the sunken ship. We got pretty close, but not close enough to see them through the grate floor of the prow or for them to run with the bow wave in front (which we've seen on previous cruises). Then we ended up abandoning the dolphins for....a whale! Other boats radioed the position, and you could see a group of boats up towards the northern inlet and out to sea a bit. We raced up there and observed for a good 20-25 minutes...the (lone) humpback surfaced about every minute or 2...no tail flip or really good breaching but it was fantastic anyway. It was very lucky as the captain said they are usually farther out and this one seemed to be about a mile offshore. As far as the overall experience, the commentary throughout the cruise is very good and they emphasize good eco-lessons for the kids.

Dressageprincess70

Sep 2011

The tour was very cool. My teenage nieces and I saw many dolphins and were lucky enough to see two humpback whales. Captain Stuart (I believe his name was) was very knowledgeable about the dolphins, whales and cape may itself. I appreciated that he mentioned Rick O'Barry and the need to keep these beautiful animals in the ocean and not in aquariums. Boat is very clean and love that there are lounge chairs on deck. Will be returning again soon. :)