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Discover the history of New Jersey’s lighthouses with this sightseeing tour departing from Cape May. Climb aboard a boat for a half-day tour focused on the people, architecture, and stories behind N.J.’s coastal lighthouses. Relax and admire views of landmarks like the Cape May Lighthouse during this cruise. Breakfast and lunch are included.

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Get the chance to see dolphins off the coast of Cape May on this dolphin-watching cruise. Make yourself comfortable on the boat and keep a close watch on the water for jumping and swimming dolphins, in pods that can number from five to 500. Listen as your captain narrates the tour with facts and figures about Cape May, as well as dolphin biology and behavior.

Enjoy an unforgettable 2 hours along the Cape May coastline, focusing on our residential Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin population and various bird species. Come see what makes Cape May one of the best places in the world to view Bottlenose Dolphins! Join the research team as your onboard marine biologist and naturalist lead the cruise with a science-based educational experience that separates us from others. Experience a different vantage point of Americas Oldest Seaside Resort, Cape May. 10:00 am cruises include complimentary coffee, juice, and danishes, and 6:00 pm cruises offer complimentary pizza and hot dogs!

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

Explore the waters of Cape May, and maybe even meet the local Osprey, when you’re on a kayak. All ages are welcome. Single and double kayaks are available, but the price is per person. Glide along the waters of the coastal salt marsh’s calm waters of Cape May Harbor and Cape Island creek, and look for Osprey and other creatures.

Discover the haunted history of Cape May on The Last Ship Home, an all-ages, 90-minute ghost walking tour through one of America’s oldest seaside resorts. Explore the stories that make Cape May unforgettable after dark: Victorian hotels, oceanfront legends, shipwreck-era fears, mysterious footsteps, children’s laughter in quiet halls, perfume in empty rooms, and figures said to appear in windows overlooking the sea. From the Washington Street Mall Wishing Fountain, follow your Ghost City Tours Ambassador through historic streets and seaside landmarks, with stories tied to Congress Hall, The Inn of Cape May, Hotel Macomber, Chalfonte Hotel, Southern Mansion, Washington Inn, and the Atlantic coast. Perfect for families and history lovers, this tour offers a memorable evening rooted in Cape May’s Victorian past, maritime dangers, and enduring ghost lore. Whether skeptic or believer, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for one of the Jersey Shore’s most atmospheric towns.

Cape May is known for Victorian beauty, ocean air, and seaside charm. Dark Water Rising looks beneath that surface. This 90-minute adults-only ghost tour explores the darker history of one of America’s oldest seaside resorts, where fires destroyed whole districts, storms reshaped the beachfront, historic homes gained unsettling reputations, and hotels carried stories for generations. From the Washington Street Mall Wishing Fountain, your Ghost City Tours Ambassador leads you through streets and coastal landmarks, with stories tied to the 1878 Ocean House fire site, the 1869 fire origin area, Cherry House, Queen Victoria, Chalfonte Hotel, Windward House, Beach Avenue, Congress Hall, and more. Along the way, hear about documented disasters, reported hauntings, unexplained activity, figures seen in old houses, and the Atlantic’s role in Cape May’s survival. Designed for guests ages 16+, this tour offers a darker look at Cape May’s haunted history without theatrics or invented scares.

Explore the calm waters of Cape Island Creek on a Sit on Top Kayak. See Osprey and other wildlife in the backyard of Cape May.

Make the most of Cape May’s stunning beaches by learning to stand-up paddleboard. The calm waters are ideal for beginners, as well as for spotting ospreys and other local wildlife. After some instructions on how to use the stand-up paddleboard and paddle, you can explore Cape Island Creek and take in the sights.