Cruise the Jersey Shore coast with chances to spot whales, dolphins, sharks, and rays
2-3 hours
Whale watching, onboard bathrooms
Explore the Jersey Shore aboard the Jersey Girl, cruising from Belmar Marina toward Sandy Hook with views of the shoreline and New York City backdrop. Bring your own food and drinks to enjoy while you look for marine life.
No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows. Reschedule at least 24 hours before departure; a $20 rebooking fee applies. If weather, safety, or unforeseen circumstances cancel or postpone the trip, rebook within 2 years or receive a 75% refund. Full refund for operational boat issues.
Product ID: R2S2EN
Yes. Bring your own food and drinks, including beer, and you may bring a small cooler.
No. Strollers are not permitted on the boat.
Yes. Children under 3 are not permitted on the top deck.
Belmar Marina, 905 Route 35, Belmar, NJ 07719
Bill and his crew have built something genuinely special out on the water. Reviewers consistently praise the naturalists for being knowledgeable and engaging, the captains for working hard to find wildlife, and the overall atmosphere for feeling warm and welcoming. School groups, couples, and first-timers all seem to leave with big smiles, and sightings of humpbacks, dolphins, and seabirds come up again and again across reviews. One thing worth knowing going in: these are wild animals, and not every trip guarantees a whale sighting. The crew gets high marks even on quieter days, and the tour itself is clearly worth the trip beyond just the wildlife. If you're anywhere near the Jersey Shore and have even a passing interest in marine life, this one is hard to skip.
We saw a whale called Melody
Yana Skrynnik
September 8, 2026
We saw a whale called Melody
Yana Skrynnik
September 8, 2026
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