Cape may dolphin and whale watching cruises the cape may whale watcher 1286 wilson drive cape may, nj 609 8980055 website sailings from march to december. The largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in. The starlight fleet fishing, whale and dolphin watching, sunset. Psb interactive north atlantic right whale sightings map. Cape may whale and dolphin watching activities in cape may. At the intersection, bear right onto county route 606, then. A consistently popular summer destination with 30 miles 48.
The whale fishery began as a dutch whaling colony at lewes, delaware in 1631. Includes all waters of cape cod bay with northern boundary of 42. Whale watching and dolphin watching cruises with guaranteed sightings. Not strictly true, as the cape whale route stretches for over 900 kilometres, from doringbaai on the west coast, all the way to storms river mouth on the garden route. It is set up for nonobtrusive, up close viewing of whales and dolphins. The day is filled with crafts, vendors, raffles and entertainment. Summer is in full swing in cape may, nj, americas first seaside resort. We have also been history cruising in conjunction with the midatlantic center for the arts since 1993. Cross over cape may bridge onto lafayette street, cape may. Humpback whale carcass washes up on cape cod beach wildlife officials say a humpback whale that has been a regular visitor to the waters of.
As of the 2010 united states census, the city had a yearround population of 3,607, reflecting a decline of 427 10. In business since 1993, the cape may whale watcher guarantees. Interactive north atlantic right whale sightings map. The spirit of cape may 1218 wilson drive cape may nj 08204. There are so many activities to do here that do not involve walking on busy boardwalks or getting on an airplane. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming patterns and habits, such as breaching, spyhopping and diving. Mar 1, 20 enjoy a cape may whale and dolphin watching trip. Relish in one of cape mays most popular traditions for nearly half a century during these selfguided walking tours. In addition to schools of dolphins, youll see migrating seabirds in spring and fall. Not a member join now at featheredge optics, by contacting the program registrar at 6094003864, or in person at the nearest nja center. When youre looking to get away from the sun and sand for a while. Recently shot this on a trip to cape may on board the cape may whale watcher, the big red boat, out of miss chris marina. All of the shops in cape may are independently owned and operated, so they open and close at their discretion. Cape may whale watchers bring together visitors, marine.
Dolphin watching cape may whale watcher tripadvisor. Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about our whale watching excursions in the cape may whale watcher faq. To book your ocean or backbay adventure now, please visit our website. Humpback whale carcass washes up on cape cod beach. Whale of a day family street festival historic townbank. From midjune to labor day, most stores are open 10am10pm daily after labor day to late october, most are open from 10am5pm with longer hours on friday and saturday some stores are seasonal and close for the winter or are open only on weekends. Cape may county is the southernmost county in the u.
Bring your family and friends and take some of your own. Cape may whale watcher trip dolphin and whale sighting. New jersey audubon and cape may bird observatory members receive a 25% discount on all special field trips and workshops please make sure to indicate you are a current member at registration checkout. Cape may whale watcher is one of the largest whale and dolphin watching tourist destinations in cape may, nj. Stay in touch receive occasional emails about featured events, sales and special promotions going on at whales tale or splash. Nefsc photo gallery right whale signs click image to enlarge. Whale s tale for 30 years, we have sold handcrafted jewelry, soaps and fragrances, kids toys and books, specimen sea shells, and a large assortment of cards and paper goods. The american star is all aluminum, custom constructed for whale watching. Climb aboard the cape may whale watcher, the largest and fastest in new jersey. Complimentary 6 and under, 1 free with each full fare paying adult. Mermaid and the whale vacation rental cape may, new jersey. But this portion of the coastline, which includes the towns of.
Whale watching in the western cape south africa travel news. Cape may is practicing social distancing in response to the threat of covid19. Cape may whale watcher 2020 what to know before you go. Hotels near cape may whale watcher, cape may on tripadvisor. The cape may whale watcher offers the largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in new jersey and they are dog friendly. Our biggest event of the year, it is a whale of a day. Whale and dolphin watching cruises are a yearround attraction in cape may, part of. Cape may whale watcher passengers stay on the lookout for marine life. One of the countrys oldest vacation resort destinations, it is part of the ocean city metropolitan statistical area. The 110 foot cape may whale watcher has been dolphin and whale watching in the cape may, wildwood, stone harbor, atlantic city and the rest of the new jersey shore area since 1993. Endangered baby whales arrive in cape cod bay for spring the right whales are among the most endangered marine animals on the planet, and they number only about 400. Cape may whale watch and research center inc 2,987. Food is available purchase and patrons may purchase tickets for a dinner cruise which includes a delicious prime. The owners, jeff and mary stewart have owned dogs their entire lives, and love having well behaved and leashed pups aboard ship.
Located at the miss chris marina in cape may 1218 wilson dr, cape may, nj 08204 phone. The crew of the cape may whale watcher and spirit of cape may will assist your kids or your friends in spotting techniques and identification of our natural world. Boats has a variety of vessels and trips available for everyone in the family. Starting may 2nd, city beaches and promenade are reopened for walking and jogging. Adjacent to the atlantic coastline are five barrier islands that have been built up as seaside resorts. Cape may whale watcher 2020 all you need to know before. This is the trip that made us famous in cape may, nj. The largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in all of new jersey and the only.
Whales tale is currently open friday monday from 10am 5pm. Cape may is a city at the southern tip of cape may peninsula in cape may county, new jersey. Book your tickets online for cape may whale watcher, cape may. Much of the county is located on the cape may peninsula, bounded by the delaware bay to the west, and the atlantic ocean to the south and east. The cape may whale watch and research centers mv american star is a 100 ft super ship with a maximum limit of 150 passengers with seating for over 200 passengers. The whalewatching vessel journeyed more than 8,700 nautical miles from seward, alaska to cape may, allowing the opportunistic research team to expand its privateexploration and. For example, aboard the cape may whale watcher, tel. We have a large nature section including books, ornaments and gift items. Most boats offer one main whale watching tour per day, with dolphin watching trips in the morning and evening.
Endangered baby whales arrive in cape cod bay for spring. Reducing ship strikes to north atlantic right whales noaa fisheries. Bicycle around the island, kayak in the back bays, walk on bay beaches, visit nearby farms, hike in the garrett family preserve or state parks. Cape may whale watch and research center cape may, nj. Cape may whale watcher gift certificates, 12 falcon ridge, new jersey 08204, united states add to calendar 20190430 0. Weve been capturing the sea since 1976, and we cant wait to share the experience with you. The boat promptly departs at the scheduled trip time. Along the cape whale coast the area between rooiels pringle bay and pearly beach. The cape may whale watcher is the original whale and dolphin watcher in new jersey.
Cape island is a fantastic place to continue social distancing. Cape may whale watching is an excellent year round activity in the harbored waters of southern new jersey. The community gathers on clubhouse drive to shop, eat and mingle. The cape may whale watcher the cape may whale watcher is a 110 foot, 4 engine modern aluminum vessel. The cape may whale watcher, captained by jeff stewart jr. Be sure to mark your calendars for this fun filled day. Cape may whale watcher all you need to know before you.
Cape may is a city at the southern tip of cape may peninsula in cape may county, new jersey, where the delaware bay meets the atlantic ocean. We work in conjunction with the national marine fisheries, noaa, and the whale and. Faq for whale watching excursions the cape may whale watcher. The park is located off the southern end of the garden state parkway. The whale trail is a series of sites around the northwest where the public may view orcas, other whales, and marine mammals from shore. Take a look at some of our photos spirit of cape may. Outside of our popular whale and dolphin watching tours, patrons may also choose to experience a lighthouse or sunset tour. Whale watching in cape may is best in early spring and late fall.
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