Top-rated Cape May Attractions, Landmarks & More

Nice trip before the Nor’easter on Sept 25, 2026

The history of the lighthouses is fascinating! And the breakfast/lunch are both very filling and delicious!

Birding by Boat is awesome as usual. I attended with my 9-year-old son, who is into birding, during Fall migration season in Cape May. The guides for our trip have obviously been doing this for a very long time so they know everything about the birds, the habitats, the history, of the area. They were also highly personable, entertaining, and welcoming in addition to being knowledgeable. The boat itself is pretty basic -- a somewhat small space, a basic restroom, and windows that could use ac lean, but the experience is excellent. Even during windy days ("Gale Force Winds" warning from my phone) the trip was stable and smooth, and my son did not have any issues with sea sickness though we did take a Dramamine beforehand. Since the trip is in the back bay, and not the open ocean, that helped with keeping the boat much steadier and in calmer waters. Here's the list of birds we saw (plus dolphins!): Merlin Osprey Golden crowned night heron Belted king fisher Double crested cormorant Black bellied plover Semipalmated Sand piper Short billed dowitcher Greater yellow legs Forester tern Common tern Royal tern Fish crows Oyster catchers Great blue heron Green heron Snowy egrets Great egret Bald eagle Tree swallows Clapper rail Ruddy turnstone Western willet White ibis

This was a great tour! The staff was educational and entertaining. They pointed out birds, found tons of dolphins, and found humpbacks for us. Parking was easy and free. The boat was comfortable. I highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic experience. Saw so much great stuff.

This was out third trip with them. The crew is wonderful & you're guaranteed to see dolphins or you receive a credit. We have seen dolphin on every trip. I highly recommend this group!

This is a great way to get out on the water, see dolphins, and get a history of the area. I really liked the horseshoe crab demonstration too as I am a birder and know how very important they are

They were very knowledgeable and tailored the trip to the passengers. I enjoyed it and saw new birds. I wish there was more time to buy their souvenirs before the trip. I would go again on this cruise as I think it would be different in different seasons.

Great experience with very knowledgeable crew which made the whole experience!!! The best part was when we stopped and the crew retrieved a balloon (litter) from the ocean.

Had a great time. Crew and dolphin watching was superb. Saw lots of dolphins and the captain pointed out which side the dolphins were on. Lovely experience

This was WELL WORTH IT! Good for biologists and kids and just anyone. The Naturalist and Captain were funny, and identified every animal from 300 yards away! Great views.

The guide was very knowledgeable

This is a small place, but the staff's are really friendly and go above and beyond to make the best experience.

We got to see two humpback whales up close and for a good amount of time. We also saw plenty of dolphins and marine birds of all types. The boat was clean and comfortable and the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time.

What a great experience this was. Learned that they do research for marine mammals & monitor them. Very informative & seeing the dolphins & then a hump back whale was fantastic. We were a group of 5 ladies in our 60’s/72 & we all said it was beyond our expectations. Would do it again 😃🐬🐋🙏🏼

Trouble maneuvering between chats and viewing the map. Had to exit and reenter several times. Would have been nice if map was accessible without having to log on to a link. Having every stop be a restaurant or pub would have been nice.