Spot whales and dolphins off Sandy Hook aboard a spacious, family-friendly boat from Belmar
2-3 hours
Boat cruise, Restrooms, Seating
Head out from Belmar Marina to search for whales along the Jersey Shore with skyline views. Ride an odor-free, spacious boat with ample seating and two full-size bathrooms.
Arrive 45 minutes early for check-in and boarding. Trips operate in light rain; weather or marine conditions may delay or cancel. Offered spring through fall.
If a trip is postponed or canceled due to weather, safety, or unforeseen circumstances, you may rebook within 2 years with no rebooking fee for weather cancellations. If you do not wish to rebook, you will receive a 75% refund. If the trip is canceled due to operational boat issues, you will receive a full refund.
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 south 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.
Awesome trip to see the Tall ships in the harbor! Calm seas, beautiful sun rise. Bonus to see dolphins & whales. Great comfortable boat, very clean facilities & friendly crew! Thanks for a great trip 🙌
Kim Herlihy-Rand
July 3, 2026
Awesome trip to see the Tall ships in the harbor! Calm seas, beautiful sun rise. Bonus to see dolphins & whales. Great comfortable boat, very clean facilities & friendly crew! Thanks for a great trip 🙌
Kim Herlihy-Rand
July 3, 2026