Spot dolphins and seabirds on a 2-hour Cape May cruise with a marine biologist
2 hours
Marine biologist, touch tanks
Cruise from Wildwood Crest on the Atlantic Star and watch for dolphins and seabirds as you travel around Cape May. Learn from an onboard marine biologist and visit touch tanks for hands-on marine life learning.
You cannot bring personal food, drinks, or coolers onboard. Snacks, drinks, beer, wine, and souvenirs are available for purchase, so bring extra money if you plan to buy items. Manual wheelchairs can usually be lifted onboard; electric wheelchairs may not fit.
Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled. The seller may cancel up to an hour before start due to severe or unsafe weather; if cancelled, you may reschedule (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
No. Personal food, beverages, and coolers are not permitted onboard. You can buy snacks and drinks from the galley, and you’ll also get complimentary coffee, apple juice, and donuts.
Buy snacks and drinks from the onboard galley, including items like candy, ice cream, chips, hot dogs, pizza, bottled water, soda, beer, and wine. Complimentary coffee, apple juice, and assorted donuts are included.
6200 Park Boulevard, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
The crew here is the real draw. Across fishing trips, dolphin watching cruises, and even a pirate ship experience, reviewers consistently highlight how friendly, patient, and attentive the staff are. First-timers feel genuinely welcomed, fish get filleted onboard for you to take home, and the guides have a knack for keeping both kids and adults entertained. The dolphin watching sunset cruise in particular gets a lot of love, with drinks, snacks, dancing, and reliable dolphin sightings making it a well-rounded outing. There is one recurring friction point worth knowing about: a few guests have had frustrating interactions with the ticketing booth staff, particularly around third-party bookings. It seems isolated to one person and does not reflect the onboard experience, but if you are booking through an outside platform, it may be worth confirming your reservation directly beforehand to avoid any hassle at check-in. Overall, this fleet offers something for a wide range of visitors, from serious anglers chasing sea bass and grouper to families looking for a fun, low-key cruise. The onboard crew clearly takes pride in what they do, and repeat visitors are common. If you are looking for a water-based experience with staff who genuinely seem to care, this is a solid choice.
Best fishing ever
Eugenia Lewis
October 10, 2025
Best fishing ever
Eugenia Lewis
October 10, 2025