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Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

4.7(62)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 62 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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

What's included

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

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Food/Drinks (Full galley, bar, and gift shop available that accepts cash or credit card)

Meeting and pickup

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

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

Cancellation policy

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

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