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Wetlands Safari Eco-Cruise in Cape May (Osprey Birding By Boat)

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Cape May, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Binoculars

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 1212 Wilson Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA

        One block back behind Tony's Pizza which is just across the main road from the Lobster House restaurant. Directly across from Mayers Tavern. Parking is at the right end of the lot behind the telephone pole with the sign on it. the parking barriers for our trip are purple.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Operating hours
      .10:00 am

      What To Expect

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

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

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      Featured review

      Gail_C
      Excellent trip from start to finish. Patty was extremely knowledgeable and informative and we source so many species of birds and their chicks, eagles, ospreys, turtles. Our captain certainly knew how to navigate the waters. All in all this was an excellent trip and we highly recommend it ... to be honest, had we not seen any birds, it was a beautiful boat ride in and of itself! Thank you to all in the crew! P.S. this is one of those places where in our opinion tipping is highly recommended 😊.

      Reviews

      4.9
      based on 119 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Great excursion!

      Hope_B, Aug 2025
      We had a great time! My husband is a bird enthusiast but I just enjoyed cruising! The guides were great and made the trip fun!

      Excellent Birding Adventure!!!

      Patricia_M, Aug 2025
      The tour was well worth it! Captain Bob and Vince were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly! They know so much about the salt marshes of Cape May as well as avian migration patterns. I’ve always wondered what was living within the tall grasses I could see from the bridges. Now I know! Absolutely a great trip that won’t disappoint!

      This trip was for the birds! 🦅

      Gail_C, Aug 2025
      Excellent trip from start to finish. Patty was extremely knowledgeable and informative and we source so many species of birds and their chicks, eagles, ospreys, turtles. Our captain certainly knew how to navigate the waters. All in all this was an excellent trip and we highly recommend it ... to be honest, had we not seen any birds, it was a beautiful boat ride in and of itself! Thank you to all in the crew! P.S. this is one of those places where in our opinion tipping is highly recommended 😊.

      Great time

      Craig_S, Jun 2025
      Great time. The captain was knowledgeable. Wonderful to tour the back bays of cape May and wildwood.

      The beauty of being in...

      Eileen_m, Aug 2024
      The beauty of being in the beautiful natural environment. Learning about the different and incredible birds of the marsh.

      Loved it

      GaryL, Sep 2023
      We have been on this cruise at least 3x and always excellent. Love the wild shore birds and the the and captain

      Very personable and...

      Annette_W, Aug 2023
      Very personable and knowlegable crew. The captain navigated very upclose to interesting grasslands and was on spot pointing out diferent species. You can tell they really love what they do.

      Excellent trip to see shore birds!

      Stephen_S, Aug 2023
      The boat operator and the bird naturalist on board were excellent and very knowledgeable about the different birds we saw. The scenery was beautiful. The trip was both educational and enjoyable. Two hours was the perfect length of time.

      Very relaxing water wildlife tour.

      Justine_S, Jul 2023
      The Cruise and Guide were great! Relaxing tour and very informational about the local birds. The Boat and dock were handicap accessible which is a plus.

      Excellent trip! So much to see and learn!

      Ira_S, Jul 2023
      Capt. Bob was fantastic! The whole experience was wonderful. Captain and his gude went out of their way to make sure we saw the birds and learned all about the wildlife. They were so knowledgeable. It was so much fun to ride on the front of he boat while he was taking us all around Cape May. He was amazing at maneuvering the boat so everyone had a chance to see the wildlife. I highly recommend this tour!!!

      Can’t wait to do it again.

      Nathanial_D, Jul 2023
      Bob the pilot was extremely engaging along with his staff. This wonderful experience began when parking the car, during the excursion and leaving the boat. Highlights were the sights of birds and scenery throughout the safari and Bob’s colorful stories of the Wildlife family’s.

      Makes you LOVE nature!!!

      Cheryl_R, Jun 2023
      Wonderful experience! Guides were incredible. So friendly and knowledgeable. The experience was so relaxing and enjoyable. What a bonus that they supplied binoculars! Thank you for a great experience! 😊

      Mother's Day on the Osprey

      Celine, May 2021
      It was exactly as described. Our captain was very familiar with the habitats, behaviors, and types of Mid-Atlantic birds. He even took us into Sunset Lake when he learned we live there. The tour and the route are not scripted. He goes to locations where he knows there is current activity. And he readily answers questions. My husband & I and our 2 adult sons were in our party. Btw, the boat is not a big sightseer. It's smaller & more interactive. You can stay inside the windowed cabin in the event of harsh weather.

      From $38.00

      per person

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

      Book ahead!
      On average, this is booked 13 days in advance.

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