Cape May Dolphin Watching: World-Class Experience

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Embark on a world-class dolphin watching experience in Cape May, NJ. Join a 2-hour tour around the island, narrated by a knowledgeable captain, and witness pods of dolphins ranging from 5 to 500 individuals.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Cape May Whale Watcher - Cape May, NJ offers some of the best Dolphin Watching in the world with pods numbering from 5 to 500 individuals. The tour is 2 hours and goes around the island of Cape May, NJ, depending on weather. The Captain narrates the tour with tidbits about history, local knowledge and of course the local wildlife.

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide
Free Parking
Live commentary on board
Breakfast

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

With groups ranging from 5 to 500, Cape May, NJ is globally acclaimed for its excellent Dolphin Watching adventures. Weather permitting, the 2-hour tour encompasses a circuit around the island of Cape May, NJ. In between, the Captain enthralls audiences with insightful narration, comprising of historical facts, local trivia, and details about the native wildlife.

Subject to Weather

Location

1218 Wilson Dr

Wilson Drive

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.6

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Esskue

Aug 26, 2026

A great whale watching experience. - We got to see two humpback whales up close and for a good amount of time. We also saw plenty of dolphins and marine birds of all types. The boat was clean and comfortable and the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time.

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Noelangelo_t

Aug 11, 2026

Well worth it - It was a fun experience getting to see the dolphins in the flesh, in their natural habitat and not in an aquarium. The whole operation was professionally run, from getting to the parking lot, all the way through going back there after the tour. You could also tell how they were proud of and cared about the Cape May community and history.

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146imvi

Aug 10, 2026

Wonderful evening experience - Took the sunset dolphin watching cruise and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The ship's captain was easy to hear and shared a lot of insightful information about Cape May and dolphins in general. We saw three groups of dolphins on our trip. Ship was spacious and comfortable. Staff was attentive. Our tour included pizza and hot dogs, with a cash bar for drinks and additional snacks. They had plenty of pizza to the point where they were encouraging people to take home the leftovers. Would definitely recommend and take this trip again.

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Miriam_r

Jul 28, 2026

I would recommend this tour! - Saw plenty of dolphins along the way. They gave some history of places along the way and educated us on the dolphins as well as initiatives to keep them safe.

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Matt_j

Jun 29, 2026

Please do yourself a favor and enjoy this trip - The experience on this trip was amazing. From the moment we boarded the ship it was just a pleasant experience. The captain of the ship was very informative and made sure to point out wildlife along the way out to the ocean and local information. Once out into the ocean, we saw an amazing amount of dolphins. The captain offered so much information on the dolphins as well. The kids were so happy to see all the dolphins swimming by. The trip back along the beaches and historic Cape May was gorgeous. I could not recommend this trip enough to anyone.

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Bruce_b

Jun 26, 2026

Excellent - My wife and I had a great time! The weather was great saw many dolphins. Loved the entire trip. Would definitely do it again.

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Julia_f

Jun 24, 2026

This experience was... - This experience was amazing!!! We saw many dolphins and saw dolphins breach!!! The families we traveled with enjoyed their time!!! I have personally done a few of these excursions and I have never been disappointed!!!! If I could give my stars I would!!!! Thank you very much for another great experience!!! The Steward family and crew members are great!!!!

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712eugeneg

Jun 24, 2026

A wonderful surprise. - The Dolphin watch cruise was wonderful from start to finish. Captain Mickey was a delight. We look forward to trying their other cruises next year. 😊

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Robert_d

Aug 1, 2025

So many dolphins I was surprised! - I never knew there were this many dolphins in New Jersey! It was mind boggling to me how many we saw. I thought maybe by chance we might see some but no we say at least 10-12 probably more honestly it was hard to keep track. They were showing off too... It was really nice boat tour right off shore near Wildwood where we saw the dolphins followed by a nice trip around the tip of the Cape around the famous light house. The narrator was pretty informative as well. I enjoyed it...

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