Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(56)
We got sea sick as did roughly 25% of the boat. We understood this happens to people and it's not the companies fault. However, there was NO warning, information, or notification ahead of time or during the voyage. The Captain and the crew basically ignored telling us anything about this over the loud speaker. They loved pointing out wildlife and tour information, but a good portion of your ship is sick and no information. We were basically left to ourselves to suffer for 3 hours. If the sea was calm I'm sure its lovely, but you should be getting this information from NOAA and other vessels ahead of time and inform your guests.
Great experience with a super friendly, very knowledgeable crew. Love all the information they shared about the animals. Highly recommend!
I joined this tour specifically to see whales, but unfortunately, we did not see a single whale. I completely understand that wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. However, after paying a considerable amount and spending three hours on the tour, the experience was still very disappointing. We only saw a few dolphins from a distance, which was not the main reason I booked the tour. I can see dolphins much more closely elsewhere and even swim with them. That said, the crew was very friendly, professional, and helpful, and I sincerely thank them for their efforts. My criticism is not directed at the crew. I am sharing this feedback because the tour did not meet the expectations created by the advertisement, and I believe this should be communicated more clearly to prevent future guests from experiencing the same disappointment. I would also suggest using a whale-tracking app or a more effective real-time whale-tracking system to improve the chances of sightings.
Fabulous afternoon cruise; we saw lots of dolphins, plenty of birds, but the whales were shy and didn't cooperate on our cruise. Very relaxing and informative ecotour. The Captain, Marine Biologists, Interns, the entire cruise team was terrific, I highly recommend and would definitely go again!
Truly enjoyable and educational experience! Highly recommend!
Great tour seeing many dolphins in multiple pods. Also appreciated the commentary on the cape May coast line with many different historical landmarks pointed out by the guide. Informative and the boat did not feel overcrowded especially on the bottom deck.
Loved it, great way to escape the crazy heat. No whales but multiple dolphin sightings. We chose this tour because it said wheelchair accessible. Once on the boat it was easy to navigate the first floor. However, there are steps to get on and off boat, so would not recommend fr handicapped who cant do a few steps.
Very informative. We saw 3 dolphin pods. There were hundreds. Staff very knowledgeable. We did not see any whales. Very relaxing .
Great experience! I made a point of getting there early and parking so i could board the boat and get a good seat selection. I am amazed that people thought it was appropriate to stand on the rail directly in front of you and block the entire view and call the rest of their family to come do the same.
We had a wonderful experience. Loved seeing the dolphins. Getting to see the baby dolphin was a highlight.
