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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $45.00

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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)

Anthony_L

Aug 2022

Well seeing the dolphins was good and happy about that. Disappointed that we didn’t get to see any of the whales. But I realize that you can’t control that and nature. We sat up top in the middle of the boat and got a little sea sick. In the end we moved to the back of the boat and felt a lot better. I wish I would have known that sooner. $110.00 fee for the tour was a little pricey. Maybe it should be a little cheaper. But over all it was a good experience. Thanks, Anthony and Colleen Lapide from Staten Island, N.Y.

266rudyb

Aug 2022

Don't call it whale watching if you only go within the shoreline. I was told we would go at least 10 miles out so we could see whales, but we just went 10 miles along the coastline. It was fun, but the last 75 minutes was a waste of my time. It's great for kids to keep them busy, but you shouldn't advertise something you're not going to deliver. I didn't even feel they made an attempt. I wouldn't do this again. However, this isn't a bad activity if you need something to keep your kids busy. On the bright side, the staff is very nice and the boat is nice. I think I'm just mad because I was really expecting to see whales and was left disappointed.

Jay_L

Aug 2022

The captain was very knowledgeable on marine life and the history of the area. His monologue made the trip enjoyable. We saw many dolphins, but the whales decided to do their best to avoid us. Not the cruises fault, would do it again, but I think three hours was a bit long.