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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Mon 18 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)

BonnieTomsRiver

Jun 2017

We took the 2-hour dolphin cruise because it goes around the complete island where as the 3-hour whale watching one does not. It was a beautiful day (we took the 10am), and we were more interested in the cruise and seeing the sights than the dolphins (which I love, and we saw plenty, but we had never see that much of Cape May so we were more interested in that). The captain was very informative and we really learned a lot about the dolphins and Cape May itself. It's a "don't miss" 2 or 3 hours. And it's not at all expensive (try Groupon!). There's even lounge chairs if you just want to "catch some rays".

Dana J

May 2017

I was in Wildwood for the weekend (may 20 and 21st) . I was looking through a hotel book searching for some dinner restaurant ideas. Instead I came upon a ful page ad for this company. Along with a code for buy one ticket, get the second half off. I quickly made the reservation online and purchased the tickets. I didn't have to print anything, which was good since I was on vacation and that was no available to me. I chose the 1pm 3 hour whale and dolphin tour. Guaranteed sightings. I wasn't too intersted in the dolphins, although we ended up sseeing tons of those.I was there for the whales! I was starting to get a little disappointed halfway in, but after that we did see a humpback come out of the water. Although i only saw the tail (the boat was so crowded, especially in all the good viewing parts) , it was breathtaking. The boat was nice. It was big, had the first deck enclosed and heated, with snacks and drinks- both non alcoholic and alcoholic. You could walk along the edge of the boat and some seats were cushioned, with benches along the top window areas. It was a good experience overall, with some nice views of cape may looking in. The staff seemed very knowlegeable and were friendly and fun. The only complaint were all the foreign tourists getting pushy trying to get a view of the water, and not being respectful of space. I am glad I saw the ad and got the discount. I could extend my vacation and got to see a whale. There were other whale sightings , you could find them from the blow, but they did not come out of the water. I was disappointed I only got a glimpse of one, this was the time for the big show, where you should have seen them. Instead it sounds like the 11am dolphin tour saw all the whales. Someone coming off that boat while we were in line said they saw many whales. Figures, but it was an experience I was glad to have had the opportunity to do. The weather was unseasonably cold, so it was quite chilly out on the water with the breeze. The heated indoor area of the boat was way too packed to be of use, unfortunately. I'd still recommend it, although it might be more enjoyable on warm days :) Worth bringing a sweatshirt or jacket. When you're out that far and in the open areas, it does get cold! Even if it wasn't cold when you left.

Meg927

May 2017

This is a great thing to do while visiting Cape May! Unfortunately I didn't see any whales, but it was still a fun experience. I saw many dolphins. Even though I got a little sick to my stomach, it was very nice. The ship is very roomy and you can walk around the boat. Very fun!