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Activity Cape May, USA

Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

4.7 (60 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

About this activity

Start off this Cape May whale watching cruise along the shoreline searching for Coastal Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins before heading offshore in search of migratory Baleen Whales. Join the research team as your onboard marine biologist and naturalist leads the cruise with a science-based educational experience that separates us from others. Research interns from around the world lead a hands-on touch-tank featuring live local sea creatures.This cruise typically heads 3-15 miles offshore.

Possible sightings include:

Coastal and Transient Bottlenose Dolphins

Humpback, Fin, Minke or critically endangered Right Whale

Bird Life: Wilsons Storm Petrels, Jaegers, Shearwaters, American Bald Eagles, Osprey, American Oystercatchers, Brown Pelicans, Cormorants and other seasonal species

Sharks: Hammerhead, Dusky, Spinner, or Great White

Sea Turtles: Loggerhead, Leatherback, or Green * Oceanic Sunfish or Mola mola

Stingrays: Cow-nosed, Manta ray

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 149 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Youth (7–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Marine Biologist guided tour
  • Included: Hands-on scientific educational interaction
  • Included: Interactive touch tank experience with live local sea creatures
  • Included: Guaranteed marine mammal sightings
  • Included: Parking Fees

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Food/Drinks (Full galley, bar, and gift shop available that accepts cash or credit card)

Itinerary

  1. Cape May

    3 hours

    Start off this Cape May whale watching cruise along the shoreline searching for Coastal Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins before heading offshore in search of migratory Baleen Whales.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Check-in at blue ticket booth in South Jersey Marina.

End point

  • Check-in at blue ticket booth in South Jersey Marina.

Using your ticket

Check-in at the blue ticket booth 30 minutes prior to trip departure time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 60 reviews
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Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

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