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Celebrate the season with a sunrise brunch cruise along Cape May, where dolphins play and Santa surprises. Discover this festive marine adventure designed for families and wildlife lovers.
Celebrate the season with a sunrise brunch cruise along Cape May, where dolphins play and Santa surprises. Discover this festive marine adventure designed for families and wildlife lovers.
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Operated by Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center · Cape May, New Jersey
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels, including families with children.
Yes, it's family-friendly and offers a fun, relaxed environment for kids and adults.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for easy boarding and seating.
A festive brunch with seasonal and ocean-inspired dishes.
While dolphins are common, sightings depend on weather and ocean conditions.
Absolutely, the vessel is equipped for winter weather, and safety measures are in place.
Yes, Santa welcomes photos and holiday cheer onboard.
Cape May has been a key maritime port since the 1600s, shaping its rich seafaring legacy.
The center actively participates in marine conservation efforts, promoting sustainable wildlife viewing practices.
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center operates guided marine wildlife cruises out of Cape May, New Jersey. The center conducts a variety of scheduled trips aboard the vessel American Star, offering short coastal dolphin watches, multi-hour pelagic birding expeditions, and extended overnight marine mammal and pelagic bird watches. Each cruise is staffed by trained naturalists and marine biologists who provide educational narration about local wildlife, migration patterns, and marine ecosystems. Selected cruises include hands-on learning opportunities such as a touch-tank with live sea creatures and a Marine Mammal Guarantee on qualifying departures. Vessel amenities on the American Star include a heated cabin and a full galley for comfort on longer trips. Special seasonal and holiday trips are part of the program, including themed outings like the Easter Brunch Dolphin Watch, Breakfast & Dolphin Watch with Santa, and a Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise. Shorter evening options such as the Sunset Dolphin Watch provide wildlife viewing combined with coastal sunset scenery. Longer pelagic trips range from 6‑hour inshore pelagic cruises to 12‑ and 24‑hour offshore expeditions, conducted with expert naturalists and partnering organizations for enhanced birding and marine mammal observation. All offerings focus on safe, educational, and wildlife-centered experiences designed for families, birders, photographers, and anyone interested in ocean life.
Book with Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center