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Beyond Cape May

Dolphin Watching around Cape May

Recommended by 93% of travellers
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Cape May, USA
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.7
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· Julia_F ·
June 2026
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!!!!
· Lynn_R ·
Sept 2026
Had a great time. Crew and dolphin watching was superb. Saw lots of dolphins and the captain pointed out which side the dolphins were on. Lovely experience

Overview

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.
  • See Wildwood Beach, Higbee Beach, Sunset Beach, and beyond
  • Enjoy live commentary on dolphins and their natural environment
  • Catch views of wildlife, plus Cape May and its sights from the water
  • Take advantage of free parking at the cruise departure site

What's Included

  • Breakfast
    Continental breakfast
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Free Parking
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1218 Wilson Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Cape May Whale Watcher (Pass By)

Cape May Beach (Pass By)

Cape May Lighthouse (Pass By)

Sunset Beach (Pass By)

Wildwood Beach (Pass By)

Higbee Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Subject to Weather
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jameela_J
This was so much fun and very informative! We saw lots of dolphins and got cool videos! Everyone enjoyed it!!!

Reviews

4.7
based on 69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Exceptional experience

Lynn_R, Sept 2026
Had a great time. Crew and dolphin watching was superb. Saw lots of dolphins and the captain pointed out which side the dolphins were on. Lovely experience

Well worth it

NoelAngelo_T, Aug 2026
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.

I would recommend this tour!

Miriam_R, July 2026
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.

Please do yourself a favor and enjoy this trip

Matt_J, June 2026
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.

Excellent

Bruce_B, June 2026
My wife and I had a great time! The weather was great saw many dolphins. Loved the entire trip. Would definitely do it again.

This experience was...

Julia_F, June 2026
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!!!!

So many dolphins I was surprised!

Robert_D, Aug 2025
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...

Fun for all

Jameela_J, May 2025
This was so much fun and very informative! We saw lots of dolphins and got cool videos! Everyone enjoyed it!!!

Great value, tons of dolphins

MelissaSueSorrells, Aug 2024
Awesome team went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable in choppy waters… and that we got to see plenty of dolphins.

It was a great trip, we...

cesily_s, Aug 2023
It was a great trip, we saw plenty of dolphins and I learned a lot from the Captain's narrative. The whole crew was excellent.

Dolphins

Roger_S, Aug 2023
Seeing Dolphins captain very informative also fortunately a beautiful day good time only thing wish we saw more Dolphins

Awesome experience

Michael_A, Aug 2022
Sharing the fun and excitement with my granddaughter when seeing the dolphins. The captain was terrific in giving interesting tidbits of info on the tour.

Great experience

Donnahue_R, July 2022
We enjoyed how the captain would describe where the dolphins were and turn the ship at different parts of the journey to ensure that everyone had a view.

Lots of dolphins and not crowded

Ruth_H, June 2022
We saw 2 distinct pods and lots of moms with babies. Everyone enjoyed it. Continental breakfast was typically disappointing but did provide free coffee and tea and juice.

Awesome!!!

Sean_H, July 2021
We loved the whole thing, the captain was so knowledgeable of the area as well as the marine life. The crew was great, very friendly and pointed out where to get the best pictures.

Wonderful experience

tallen, July 2021
The staff was so friendly. Captain Jeff was full of information about the area and the wildlife. We saw so many dolphins. We were very pleased and enjoyed the cruise. Highly recommend!

Awesome tour!

lisa_s, July 2021
Captain was extremely knowledgeable. Learned a lot about dolphins and about Cape May. The boat was spaced out. Felt very distant and safe. It was comfortable and the crew was friendly. We saw literally over 100 dolphins. It was well worth the money! I'd go again!
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USD 42.75

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