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Cape May Whale Watcher

@capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social
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Since 1993, the Cape May Whale Watcher has remained the largest and fastest Whale and Dolphin Watching boats in the State of New Jersey.

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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The calving season is well underway in Cape May for Bottlenose dolphins. Check out this cutie swimming next to Mom near Cold Spring Inlet yesterday! Thank you Naturalist Kristen for these wonderful photos! We are cruising daily. CMWW.com for tickets and info. “If you’re not on the Red Boats in Cap
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Thank you Naturalist Kristen for these amazing photos of this Mother Calf pair of Bottlenose dolphins! 🐬 Calving season is well underway in Cape May and we have seen up to four per trip! We are cruising daily and we look forward to seeing you aboard. CMWW.com for tickets and info. #babydolphin #do
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Large offshore pods of Bottlenose dolphins have moved inshore! We had some fantastic sightings over the weekend! We are whale and dolphin watching daily! CMWW.com for tickets and info. #bottlenosedolphins #capemay #wildlife
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Are you still wondering what you should get for Mother’s Day? Our gift to all the Moms is 50% off for Mother’s Day, because they are the most important people. MOM50 for 50% on Mother’s Day! We have 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM available Go to CMWW.com #mothersday #whalewatching #capemay
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Some beautiful sightings of over 50 Bottlenose dolphins per trip! It has been a Spring to remember so far. Book your opportunity to make memories offshore of Cape May, today. CMWW.com for tickets and info. #bottlenosedolphins #whalewarching #capemaynj
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
A few photos from Seal Central. These playful pinnipeds were hauled out to rest. This social group had about 50 individuals in total! We are cruising on weekends and daily during Spring Break. CapeMayWhaleWatcher.com for tickets and info, and we look forward to seeing you aboard. #sealwatch #wha
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Grey seals made for an entertaining opening weekend with Cape May Whale Watcher Fleet! We had 14 in one trip. We are cruising on weekends. You can seal the deal at CMWW.com to come out and see these cuties before they head north for Summer! #greyseal #capemaynj
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
It is very cold. 🥶 This cold weather has us thinking about opening weekend. March 14 is less than two months away. The Gray Seal and Harbor seal have been plentiful along our beaches. Will you be one of the first to brave the weather in the 2026 season? Tickets are available at CMWW.com #whalewatc
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Do you ever see sharks? Are there any sharks around here? Did you know we see Hammerhead sharks? Did you know we have seen Great White sharks? Did you know a variety of sharks, up to 30 different species call the waters off of New Jersey home or at least a stop on their migratory route? So yes, sh
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
As we enter the winter months, we would like to wish all our fans Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! You can see the 125 foot High Speed Atlantis hauled out at Yank Marine in Tuckahoe, NJ. She will get her United States Coast Guard Inspection of the bottom, the hull structure, the Valves, and mor
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Smooth….. glassy conditions and three very active, feeding Humpback whales along with hundreds of Gannets and Bottlenose dolphins! What a magnificent day on the water! We are cruising on weekends! CMWW.com for tickets and info, and deals on gift certificates and Ticket packs, use code HOLIDAY20 for
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Humpback whales were the highlight of this past weekend. We saw Gannets and Bottlenose dolphins, Scoters galore. But the best was Humpback whales lunge feeding and kick feeding and lobtailing. We are already planning for next weekend’s trips aboard CMWW.com “If you’re not on the red boats in Cape
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The fall migration continues with more Humpback whales, Tamanends Bottlenose dolphins, Gannets, Scoters etc! The drop off in temps is temporary- it’s already warming back up at the shore. We look forward to seeing you aboard, CMWW.com #cmww #capemaywhalewatcher #capemaynj #whalewatching #whales #h
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Veterans Day • Cape May Whale Watcher 🇺🇸🦅 Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation—on land and at sea. Their courage protects the freedoms that allow us to share these beautiful waters with generations of families here in Cape May. “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywher
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Happy Weekend! It’s been breezy but that didn’t stop photographer Jerry Meyers from capturing this awesome lunge feeding series yesterday. Way to be persistent Jerry! 📸🐋🐬 We are cruising Weekends into December on the Largest and Fastest Whale Watcher in New Jersey. CMWW.com Remember- “if you’re n
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
More lunge feeding from this Humpback whale Mother Calf pair. Thank you Naturalist Christina for these amazing photos! 🐋 🐬 We really think that this mother is teaching her calf to lunge feed on the Atlantic Menhaden (Bunker). 🐟 🐟 🐟 We are sailing Thursday thru Sunday! CMWW.com for your ticket to
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
🌊 Not only did we get to see a Humpback whale mother with her calf, but mom was actively lunge feeding on Atlantic Menhaden! These Bunker as we call them are said to be the most important fish in the sea! We are cruising throughout this week! CMWW.com for tickets Remember “If you’re not on the Re
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Sunday is exciting sightings. Three Humpback whales, 100 plus Bottlenose dolphins and a Mola mola (Ocean sunfish). We had a marvelous migration weekend! We are cruising daily. CMWW.com Photos by Naturalist Christina #whales #whalewatching #capemaynj #wildlifephotography
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
🌊 Meet the Mola mola — the Ocean Sunfish! ☀️(video by Naturalist Christina this morning) One of the strangest (and coolest!) fish you’ll ever see offshore Cape May! The Mola mola, or Ocean Sunfish, looks like half a fish — round, flat, and enormous — sometimes weighing over 2,000 pounds! Despite the
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The Marine Mammal Protection Act was signed into law 53 years ago today by President Richard Nixon. Since then, it has protected every single species of marine mammal in US waters from extinction. 🐋🐬🦭🦦🐻‍❄️ Unfortunately, what was once hailed as a bipartisan triumph of environmental legislation has com
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
More photos from our four whale weekend. Photos by Naturalist Ernie. We got some excellent fluke photos for identification. Did you know that Humpback whale flukes and dorsal fins can be used to Identify and Track Humpback whales? We have been working with the College of the Atlantic, the Center for
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Did you know we offer a Trip to the Rips this Sunday and we have space? We go to the Cape May Rips daily. Tickets are available here capemaywhalewatcher.rezdy.com/chooseQuanti... Species you may see include: Marine mammals • Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) • Humpback whale (Megaptera n
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
🛳️ Throwback to 2006! Remember when you saw your first whale with us? Maybe you had a camera with actual film, or the kids were little enough to wear matching life jackets. This Humpback was the star of that season — lunge-feeding right alongside the boat! 💦 📸 Do you have a photo or memory from you
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
One last chance to see the Lighthouses of Delaware Bay in 2025! Come aboard October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM Buy Your Tickets Here capemaywhalewatcher.com/cruise/grand... October 18 is also the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge! See all the Lighthouses of Delaware Bay (including a few Delaware side Ligh
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
While most people stay inside on a rainy day, our crew is hard at work — checking the weather, fueling the boats, and keeping everything shipshape for a smooth as possible ride. ⚓🌦️ Captain Jeff and the team are keeping a close eye on conditions — because around here, safety always comes first and a
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Are you ready to do some whale and dolphin watching this fall? We are excited to see what the fall migration has to offer us this season! We are cruising daily. Come aboard the Big Red Boat at CMWW.com #capemaynj #whalewatching #humpbackwhales #nj #capemaywhales
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Latest Report: Humpback whales reported this morning in Mary Lou Slough along with large pods of Bottlenose dolphins. We are cruising daily! Go to CMWW.com for tickets. Remember, if you are not on the Red Boats out of Cape May, you are on the wrong boat. #whales #whalewatching #capemaynj
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Happy October! There are so many dolphins around. It’s more like August than October. 🐬🐬🐬🐋🐋🐋 What is your favorite time of year to go? Let us know in the comments. Thank you Jerry Meyers for the photos! 📸 🐬 We are cruising daily- Go to CMWW.com for tickets. #dolphins #bottlenosedolphins #capemayn
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Our Humpback whale activity has been increasing. Check out these photos by Jerry Meyers of this un-identified Humpback whale. After submittal to HappyWhale and Gotham whale, this whale has not been photo ID before, though we got to see this whale four times over a couple of weeks! CMWW.com
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
35 foot Humpback whale in Delaware Bay yesterday. Come aboard with the one and only Cape May Whale Watcher- “If you’re not on the Red Boat, you’re on the wrong boat!” CMWW.com for tickets and info All video was obtained adhering to Whale SENSE and the Atlantic Region Guidelines for whale watch
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Two Humpback whales and one hundred Bottlenose dolphins offshore of Delaware today! We had gobs of Atlantic Menhaden and lots of Lunge Feeding activity. It was an awesome afternoon. Fall Migration is underway- come check it out at CMWW.com for tickets. #humpbackwhales #whales #njwhales #nj #capema
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
The amazing sites of summer continue with massive pods of Bottlenose dolphins, Humpback whales and large varieties of both shore birds, hawks, and pelagic species. Even some Cowboy rays! Your ticket awaits at capemaywhalewatcher.Rezdy.com Thank you Naturalist Christina and Ernie for the photos! #
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Sometimes a grey, cloudy day can give you the best visibility. Check out this curious Humpback whale under the waves, checking us out in this close encounter on our daily three hour whale and dolphin watch. This is a throwback to 2018, and not every whale is this up close! All video was taken adheri
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
The weather is improving for the afternoon and we are looking forward to heading back offshore for more sightings like this large pod of Bottlenose dolphins. Have you made your Fourth of July Weekend Plans? CapeMayWhaleWatcher.Rezdy.com #dolphins #bottlenosedolphins #capemayni #whalewatching #wha
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Happy July! ☀️ We’re celebrating with loads of bottlenose dolphin sightings, including a very large pod just off of Higbee Beach on today’s afternoon trip. Thank you Naturalist Christina for these wonderful photos from the past few weeks! Come cool off with us! Visit www.capemaywhalewatcher.com.
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Latest Whale Report: Humpback whale sighted three miles off of Cape May Inlet. We are cruising daily- come aboard to Sea Life Where it Belongs CapeMayWhaleWatcher.Rezdy.com #capemay #capemaynj #whales #humpbackwhales
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Latest Report: Humpback whale sighted near Mary Lou Slough along with large pods of Bottlenose dolphins and Atlantic Menhaden. Cory’s and Great Shearwaters are also abundant in the area. We are cruising daily and we look forward to seeing you aboard! You can experience Sea Life where it belongs by
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Sharks are beautiful. Check out these Black Tip sharks we saw offshore about 8 miles yesterday. Sharks are vital to ocean health and stability, acting as apex predators that regulate prey populations and maintain biodiversity. Their presence helps ensure a healthy balance within marine ecosystems,
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Some sightings from Naturalist Intern Ernie over this past weekend. We started Summer in a big way with calm seas, Humpback whales and large pods of Bottlenose dolphins. We are looking forward to warm temps, but do not worry about it being too warm- our Air Conditioning is set to 70 degrees no mat
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
A fantastic whale and dolphin watch yesterday with a 40 foot Humpback whale and over 100 Bottlenose dolphins! Check out Naturalist Christina’s photos here We are cruising daily and we look forward to seeing you aboard- buy your tickets here CapeMayWhaleWatcher.Rezdy.com #whales #whalewatching #hu
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Happy Summer Solstice! We are kicking it off with hundreds of Bottlenose dolphins and a 40 foot Humpback whale! No our whale today didn’t breach like this one, but we saw the whale on the surface a lot after ten minute dives. We are cruising daily! CapeMayWhaleWatcher.Rezdy.com #whales #humpbackw
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Some sightings from the last couple of days: Bottlenose dolphins, Humpback whales, Cory shearwater, Great shearwater, Osprey, Bald eagles, Glaucous Gull, Atlantic Sturgeon, and more. Photos by Naturalist Christina and Ernie! We are cruising daily rain or shine CapeMayWhaleWatcher.rezdy.com #wildli
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We still have room aboard our Lighthouse Cruise this Saturday, June 14, 2025. Departing at 10:00 AM We would love to see you aboard capemaywhalewatcher.rezdy.com/294222/grand... #lighthouses #lighthousecruise #brandywineshoal #capemaynj #delawarebay #photography #landscapephotography #wildlifepho
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
The whales have been breathtaking in 2025! Check out this beautiful and active young Humpback whale from yesterday! We also saw 20 Shearwaters of varying species and Storm Petrels! Along with around 80 offshore Bottlenose dolphins! We are cruising daily with daily reports of whales and dolphins.
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Latest Report: Humpback whales sighted in the shipping lanes of Delaware Bay by the Cape May Lewes Ferry this morning. We are cruising daily, rain or shine! CapeMayWhaleWatcher.rezdy.com #capemay #capemaynj #nj #whales #whalewatching #capemaywhalewatcher
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The whale sightings continue on Delaware Bay! Check out the photos of Montana (working name for our Humpback with a massive entanglement scar, like Scarface). This whale was sighted yesterday in Delaware, in skinny water chasing Menhaden. Montana has has been hanging by around for about a month now.
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Happy June. We closed out May with three Hunoback whales lunge feeding at Cape May Inlet, even in the rain. ☔️ Thank you Christina for the photos! We look forward to seeing you aboard Capemaywhalewatcher.rezdy.com #whales #whalewatching #capemaywhalewatcher #capemaynj #cmww
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The sun came back out today and so did the whales and dolphins. We had 50 Bottlenose dolphins and a Humpback whale this morning for two different school groups. That is a field trip to remember! We are cruising daily rain or shine. CapeMayWhaleWatcher.Rezdy.com Thank you Christina for the photos.
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Latest Report: four Humpback whales within 2 miles of Cape May, New Jersey. We got to experience this on all three trips yesterday along with hundreds of Bottlenose dolphins! If you are looking for a responsible eco tour experience, come and take a ride with us. CapeMayWhaleWatcher.rezdy.com
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Cape May Whale Watcher @capemaywhalewatch.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
What a weekend! Memorial Day Weekend rolls on. Have you been aboard to experience Cape May, NJ from the Ocean? capemaywhalewatcher.rezdy.com/ #capemay #capemaynj #whalewatching #ecotour
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