Cape May Whale and Dolphin Cruise: Unforgettable Marine Adventure
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598 Ratings
Cape May
Embark on an unforgettable marine adventure with Captain Jeff Stewart and his crew on the Cape May Whale and Dolphin Cruise. Discover a sanctuary for marine life and enjoy a fully narrated tour while spotting whales, dolphins, sharks, and more.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 1218 Wilson Dr - Take a break from the beach on a sightseeing cruise off the coast of Cape May. As your captain navigates to the best locations for spotting whales, dolphins, and porpoises, your certified naturalist guide offers live commentary about the area’s ocean life and the animals’ natural habitat. The boat is fully equipped with wheelchair access, bathrooms, and a snack bar for your convenience.
What's Included
- Best locations for spotting whales, dolphins, and porpoises
- Certified naturalist guide
- Engaging live commentary on board
- Included parking fees
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Sail with Captain Jeff Stewart and his experienced team into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean on a thrilling 3-hour journey to observe whales and dolphins. The Delaware Bay Estuary serves as a refuge for a diverse range of marine animals, such as Humpback whales, Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins, Manta rays, Thresher and Hammerhead sharks, Harbor porpoises, Harbor seals, Northern gannets, Greater shearwaters, Bald Eagles, laughing gulls and various fish species. This voyage provides a wonderful opportunity for both families and seasoned explorers to enjoy a seafaring adventure, complemented by engaging commentary from your captain about local history and various marine species.
The Cape May Whale Watcher fleet, consisting of the 110-foot Cape May Whale Watcher and the 125-foot Atlantis, are the largest vessels of their kind. They are equipped with air conditioning, heating, bathrooms, seating on the upper deck, and full bars serving snacks and drinks for maximum comfort!
- 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
Location
1218 Wilson Dr
Wilson Drive
Miss Chris Marina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(598 Ratings)
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Sandeew18
Mar 14, 2024
Great day trip! - My friend from CO came to visit me in DE and we decided to make a day trip going to Cape May. It was so easy to park and hop on the ferry to Cape May. We didn’t take our car because they have shuttles that take you to the shops downtown. Loved the unique shops, had a great meal at one of the many restaurants then came back to Lewes. Looking forward to going again this summer. You can spend as much or as little time as you want.
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Decewk
Oct 10, 2023
Wonderful experience - Saw tons of dolphins! The crew seemed to work very hard to find whales (perhaps getting tips from other boaters and moving to different areas?). Near the end of our tour we raced to one last area and saw a humpback. We idled nearby watching for a while. Made the 3 hour trip an extra hour but we loved it! Very nice crew, clean boat with lots of options for seating (in, outside, upstairs or downstairs). Can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.
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Deannaw721
Oct 5, 2023
We got to see about 20 dolphins and a whale breech! Couldn’t ask for more! - Friendly staff and wonderful experience! We drove the coast from South Carolina all the way to jersey and couldn’t have found a better place than this 1!
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Jayns3954fg
Sep 23, 2023
Must See! - Such a beautiful experience. My family and I went on this cruise in September, we saw many dolphins, the most beautiful sunrise and learned so much about the area. I would recommend this cruise to anyone in the area. This is a must, worth every penny and more! Plan on doing this next year. My small children loved this as well!!
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Mark_w
Sep 21, 2023
Not the cruise we originally planned - Seeing the dolphins and the awesome narration during the trip. It was a beautiful day. The entire crew were just so friendly. I’d go again!
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Margaretfv4848mo
Sep 18, 2023
A great experience - We were very impressed with this tour. It was my first time seeing beautiful sea animals where they belong in their natural environment. The Captain was good at letting us know about sightings of marine life of all kinds and the history of the area. I recommend this as a must do activity.
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N5466zvkeitha
Sep 16, 2023
Great experience as always! - September is a great time to enjoy a cruise with the Cape May Whale Watcher. I like the evening cruise and enjoy the beautiful sunsets and yes we did see dolphins and one whale. My family had a good time and Captain Jeff and his staff are good folks.
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Travelgirlak87
Sep 9, 2023
A great experience with a great company! - We greatly enjoyed our Whale & Dolphin cruise with Cape May Whale Watcher! This is our second time cruising with them and they didn’t disappoint. We were able to see a humpback whale up close and personal which was awesome. Tons of dolphins were out to play as well. Cape May Whale Watcher is a registered Whale Sense partner. They value the importance of education, conservation, and the safety of all marine life. I would definitely recommend them!
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Chins01
Sep 6, 2023
Great experience. Dog friendly! - This was the perfect activity for a super hot summer day while traveling with our dog. The boat is dog friendly and the breeze on the boat made the weather feel much more pleasant.
We were on the top deck of the boat, which made it easier to look for dolphins as we had more access to a 360 view. However when we went to the lower deck later we realized the view was much better as the dolphins were much closer up. We rented binoculars on the boat but didn't find them particularly useful as the dolphins had moved by the time we focused the binoculars on a specific spot. It was much easier to spot them with the naked eye.
Make sure to bring a camera with a good lens. As it was a last minute decision to get tickets we only had our cell phone cameras which didn't cut it. Still, this was a great experience. We didn't end up spotting any whales but the dolphins were quite active the day we went and we saw quite a few. The captain of the ship was also great and shared a lot of interesting info throughout the ride.
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Elizabeth_c
Sep 11, 2023
Great time on the water - We didn't get to see aby whales unfortunately, but we saw lots of dolphins. The boat is very comfortable and you can hear the tour commentary from inside or outside. Friendly staff. Make sure you check out the awesome gift shop!
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