Top Cape May Water Tours

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

Discover Cape May from the water with a scenic dinner cruise. Climb aboard a boat and keep an eye out for dolphins and whales during the tour in Delaware Bay. Witness sunset from the boat as you cruise by local landmarks including the Cape May Lighthouse, Sunset Beach, and Wildwood Beach. Dinner and parking at Miss Chris Marina are included.

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.

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.

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.