Top Cape May Nature and Wildlife Tours

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

Take a break from the beach on a sightseeing cruise off the coast of Cape May. As your captain navigates to the best locations for spotting whales, dolphins, and porpoises, your certified naturalist guide offers live commentary about the area’s ocean life and the animals’ natural habitat. The boat is fully equipped with wheelchair access, bathrooms, and a snack bar for your convenience.

Widely considered one of the finest birding sites in North America, Cape May, New Jersey is a major migration point for hundreds of species of birds. This birdwatching tour gets you out on the water along the coastal salt marsh for a rare view of the birds, as well as the many marine animals that make their home in this precious wildlife habitat.

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.