All Cape May Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

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!

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 sails daily from April through October along the coastal salt marsh and Jarvis Sound, offering rare views of birds and marine animals in their natural habitat.

We get views of the wildlife of the salt marsh that people almost never have an opportunity to see. We sail daily from April until October so we always know where we are likely to see the most interesting birds and with 25 years of experience running these tours we know where we are likely to have the best trip. Our route varies daily depending on conditions.

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Discover the wildlife of the Cape May wetlands during this sunset cruise. Climb aboard a boat and set out on a tour focused on coastline birds and wildlife. As the sun sets, cruise into the salt marshes behind Cape May and Wildwood to observe and photograph several species of birds. Admire views of the marine life and learn about their ecosystem during this tour.

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

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.

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.

Set sail from Cape May, New Jersey and cast a line out on this half-day chartered fishing experience. Anglers of any experience level are welcome, including children, and the crew can teach you how to use the fishing equipment they provide. They can even help you clean your catch, which might include flounder, kingfish, sea bass.

Spend the afternoon fishing in the waters off Cape May. Set sail on a large and comfortable boat and try your luck catching croaker, kingfish, weakfish, fluke, and sea bass, depending on the season. Fishing equipment and bait are all included, and all experience levels welcome, with instruction and assistance provided, if needed.

Explore the peaceful and beautiful salt marshes of Cape Island Creek with a double kayak rental. Grab a friend and have an incredible adventure in this amazing ecosystem. Enjoy the calm waters with this double kayak rental.

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.

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.

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