Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Cape May
Description
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!
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- 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
Reviews(715)
Best ocean mammal tour I have ever taken. A 3 hour tour with a little over 2 hours actually in the area of the animals. We saw whales and several pods of dolphins due to the time of year. The ship was well maintained and the crew informative. The pictures we took will be graer memories. If you go make sure you ask about the Happy Whale Page on the internet which might extend your adventure. Happy sailing.
The cruise was very nice. We were able to see a lot of dolphins and humpback whales. Was a great experience. I recommend this cruise
It was a beautiful day to be on the water. Everyone on board was very courteous. The captain’s narrative was very interesting and informative. We saw several dolphin, with several surfacing close to the boat. We also spotted a turtle during our search. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any whales but it was still a very nice trip. I felt that the cost was very reasonable for an afternoon on the water.
We went on this 3-hour cruise looking for dolphins and whales off of Cape May. It was an excellent experience. Though we did not see any whales, it was obvious they were pushing as hard as they could to find them. We saw lots of birds and plenty of dolphins. The narration was very informative. We learned about the sea life, about treating the sea with respect, and the importance of keeping the sea clean (we stopped briefly to remove a balloon from the water's surface). A bonus is the cheap cost of food! I had a hot dog, potato chips, and a soda for $8, which is fabulous for a situation where you are a captive audience. Try to get there a little early to get a good spot to watch, but you can move around anyway, and people are friendly.
We had a great time. Saw plenty of dolphins and some sharks! Unfortunately didn’t get to see a whale but overall a wonderful experience. The entire crew and staff were extremely kind and attentive.
Definitely recommend. Was very nice seeing over 100+ dolphins and there babies on both sides of ship. No sightings of whales! You can pack a lunch or buy snacks and drinks on board which was very nice. And if you get to hot go inside were there's air conditioning. Times are very relaxing, further out very rocky waters. A must see experience!!
There wasn’t enough food on the board to buy. People were walking around and falling on others, I personally got injured from a person falling on me. We did not see any creatures besides dolphins.
My family and I had an amazing time! This was my birthday celebration, and I talked everyone into taking this boat ride with me. I’m so glad I did because it turned into a wonderful experience for all of us. Seeing the dolphins was the highlight of the day, especially for my mom. The trip was relaxing, the crew was great, and the length of the ride was definitely worth it. If you’re looking for a fun family day on the water or a special way to celebrate a birthday or another occasion, I highly recommend Cape May Whale Watcher. We made memories we’ll never forget!
A wonderful experience from start to finish. The crew was very attentive, and the captain made a huge effort by driving further out than usual to find whales. We didn't spot any, but we saw tons of dolphins! I struggled a bit with motion sickness, but the team handles everything so professionally. Definitely worth the trip!
The boat & the wonderful crew made this activity worth it. Plus the cool breeze on a very hot day
