Scenes from all around the seashore town of cape may. 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. Trips run may october 50 trips in 2 years we have seen whales on 47 trips. The easiest though not guaranteed way to see the whales is taking a trip on the cape may whale watching boats. This is not a daily occurence like dolphin spotting, but you can check out this video and picture of a cape may humpback whale spotted off of cape last week aboard the cape may whale. Codes 4 days ago 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. Courtesy of cape may whale watcher stewart started taking fares out in march and so far, has also spotted two 60foot fin whales and. Gulf craft ferry fishing whale watch, cape may, nj message cannot be empty. Some come down to the jersey shore, stay at a bed and breakfast and visit americas best east coast resort area this fall. Mar 1, 20 enjoy a cape may whale and dolphin watching trip. Cape may whale watcher is a top merchant due to its average rating of 4. Whale watching in cape may guided cape may whale watch. Location 312 washington mall cape may, nj for more information 6098844808 visit our website. The captain of the ship of the cape may whale watcher actually narrates the tour and provides a lot of fun historical facts.
Atlantis commercial boat gulf craft for sale yachtworld. Whale watching bacchus inn bacchus inn cape may bed. Cape may whale watcher searching for dolphins off of cape may point, new jersey. Although orcas are seen in the area yearround, three main pods, called the southern residents, are more frequently glimpsed during the spring through fall months.
Photo identification of bottlenose dolphins is an ongoing project in cape may, nj. Its whale watching time on cape cod and while our weather may be still a little cold ok lets say a lot cold for this time of year, our whale friends are definitely here and the whale watching tours have opened for the season i was tickled to learn from guests who went on a tour yesterday afternoon that they saw the large humpback whales, some. If you are searching for groupon discount, try cape may resort simpletix for all whale and dolphin watching including the cape may lady use this updated cape may event list to get an instant discount with promo code cape may resort cape may lady striper or drum fishing event may. Complimentary 6 and under, 1 free with each full fare paying adult. The whale and dolphin watching season in new jersey runs from march to december, and the peak time to go on a sea excursion is from june to september. Situated directly across from the atlantic ocean, 931 beach guest house offers guests the ultimate beachfront experience in americas oldest seaside resort, cape may, new jersey. We encircle the island of cape may, new jersey in search of dolphins while enjoying the narration of capt jeff about the history of cape may provided by the mid atlantic center. Photos from cape may whale watchers post things to do. Visitors will be sure to see beautiful victorian homes and other points of interest. The 110 foot cape may whale watcher has been whale and dolphin watching in the cape may, wildwood, stone harbor, atlantic city and the rest of the new jersey shore area since 1993. During the peak summer months there are a number of dolphin and whale watching boats that depart from atlantic city, avalon, cape may, and the wildwoods while the whale and dolphin season runs from march to december, the peak season in southern new jersey runs from june to september when the ocean temperature.
Cape may whale watcher the largest and fastest whale and dolphin watcher in nj and the only boat to guarantee marine mammal sighting. This 3hour journey includes up close encounters with both whales and dolphins, plus a lesson on the history of marine life in south jersey. Enjoy a stay at congress hall and set out on a whale watch excursion helmed by an experienced naturalist with our cape may whaler package. Cape may whale watching is an excellent year round activity in the harbored waters of southern new jersey. Planning a jersey shore vacation in coronavirus season. The highlight of your vacation, whale watching off the coast of monmouth county.
Any time in this americana resort town is whale watching time. Whale s tale is currently open friday monday from 10am 5pm. Cape may whale watching this season has seen some of the most significant humpback whale activity in recorded cape may history. Whale watching in cape may is best in early spring and late fall. Kids will enjoy watching humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins from the deck of the 80foot mv whale watcher. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. The cape may whale watcher has begun its 2017 whale watching season from cape may with weekend trips. Orcas, humpbacks, minkes, gray whales one of the best places in the world to view orcas a. These nj trips in spring, summer and fall will give you a day on the water the kids wont forget. These ongoing projects help us better understand the number of dolphins in the. Cape may whale watcher is one of the largest whale and dolphin watching tourist destinations in cape may, nj. Whale watching season begins off of south jersey news.
Most recently we have participated in an ongoing dorsal fin id program with stockton university. Whale sightings are plentiful during peak season off. Phil murphys two executive orders directing residents to. Southern new jersey is an excellent place to go dolphin and whale watching. Many of the dolphins have been id over the years through various projects and catalog. End of season boat ride cape may whale watcher, cape may.
Each trip is led by an experienced marine biologist and. Given that 50% and 25% of new jerseys woodcock harvest occurs in sussex and cape may counties, respectively, zoning is designed to provide equitable harvest to the early woodcock migration seen in the northern part of the state versus the late migration in the south. Whale spotted off of cape may nj every summer season many whales can be spotted off the cape may coastline. The cape sits at the crossroads of the atlantic and the delaware bay, a nutrientrich grazing spot for humpbacks and finbacksand even the occasional minke or right whale.
Strollers are welcomed and advised especially for children two and under. Cape may whale and dolphin watching activities in cape may. Cape may whale watcher explore attraction in atlantic city. While we are waiting for the 2020 season to get underway, here are some photos from a wonderful trip last fall, off of stone harbor, nj. Families who have their sea legs should book a whale watching trip in cape may. The fall season is in full swing in cape may with many new local events taking place. Unlike other areas, where the whales are a great distance from shore, cape may, new jersey is uniquely situated offshore, much like cape cod, offering many of our sightings both. Cape may whale watcher in cape may has several different types of whale and dolphin watching tours.
Passengers aboard the cape may whale watcher were treated to the sight of four humpback whales sunday while. Whale and dolphin watching tours at cape may whale watcher up to 41% off. Exhilarating whale and dolphin watching tours trips in nj. Weve been staying in cape may for over 20 years and the fall events keep getting better. We have also been history cruising in conjuction with the midatlantic center for the arts since 1993. Best places for whale watching when to go whale watching. Jim, the photographer many dolphin and whale watching tours depart from atlantic city, cape may, avalon and wildwoods.
During the peak summer months there are a number of dolphin and whale watching boats that depart from atlantic city, avalon, cape may, and the wildwoods while the whale and dolphin season runs from march to december, the peak season in southern new jersey runs from june to september when the ocean temperature exceeds. The cape may whale watcher the cape may whale watcher is a 110 foot, 4 engine modern aluminum vessel. The largest and fastest whale and dolphin watching boats in all of new jersey and the only. Our dolphin friends swim and play just a short distance away as the atlantic stars crew positions our boat for the best possible viewing. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. We have also been history cruising in conjunction with the midatlantic center for the arts since 1993. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. The boat promptly departs at the scheduled trip time.
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