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Embark on an unforgettable journey with Jersey Shore Whale Watch. Witness the majestic beauty of humpback whales breaching the surface, playful dolphins dancing in the waves, and the awe-inspiring wonders of the ocean up close.
Why Choose Us?
- Unparalleled Adventure: Dive into an experience like no other. Every trip promises excitement, discovery, and memories that will last a lifetime.
- Guaranteed Sightings: We are so confident in our expertise that we guarantee you’ll spot a whale, or your next trip is on us. See terms and conditions for full details.
- Comfort and Safety: Sail aboard our 120-foot, state-of-the-art vessel, designed for your comfort and equipped with modern amenities. Whether indoors or outdoors, enjoy every moment in complete safety.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Perfect for all ages, our tours offer something special for everyone. From the thrill of a whale sighting to the joy of being out on the water, it’s an adventure the whole family will cherish.
Friendly informative fascinating great whale sightings great experience would recommend!!
I've been on trips from April to December, all a little different but all amazing! Doesn't disappoint!
Friendly staff & Knowledgeable naturalist narrations. The whales are beautiful! We had a whale of a time!
Fantastic experience. The crew was amazing. The boat was clean. Everything was really wonderful.
Jersey Girl boat tour of New Jersey Whale Watch in Belmar, NJ was so amazing today! We saw a ton of whales. Many humpbacks….some in pairs, like mother and calf, some juveniles and a few Minke whales. We were on the boat for 10 minutes and drove right through a passage with a bunch of humpbacks! It was one of their best whale watching days for the boat through a bunch of tours!!
We didnt see too many whales, but what we did see was really amazing. All the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Great, saw great pictures of the whales, great staff, fun for family. Dress warm
Kind staff and informative ride. We were lucky enough to see two whales!
We saw 3 whales swimming together. They surfaced and were playful, so the whales are still out there this fall. Go see them! We saw lots of dolphin and sea birds. Captain Bill, Danielle and the crew are so great and the boat is state of the art. Loved it so much!
We saw dolphins and a minke whale! Friendly staff that worked hard to take care of passengers. Laid back adventure. Loved hearing facts from the Naturalist over the speakers.
Best whale watch trip in the state. Very knowledgeable staff. Great experience!
An experience like no other! Our tour had some good luck today, I lost count of how many whales we saw. Highly recommend, they do tours until December!
Amazing experience! Go for it! I would definitely come back! Totally worth it! My 5 year old had a blast!
Fantastic ! Picked a great day for whale watching and the team didn’t disappoint! Extremely professional and provided such great information . Definitely doing this again!
What an awesome day! Chive (the whale) was giving us quite a show. The staff was really great on keeping us aware of where she could be spotted. My family had a blast. Memories were made. #AmazingDay
Great experience, would advise others to explore the Jersey Shore whale watching.
The crew was great. Very kind, welcoming and kid friendly. Boat was very clean and the location was great. We were seeing whales within 10 minutes of leaving the marina. They did a good job of getting in a good place to view the whales. We saw at least 4 different humpback whales. Danielle was the naturalist and talked all about the whales. She was great! Fun day with the family.
Amazing trip! Everyone loved the experience, totally worth it! Saw a lot of splashing tails and fins! Learned a lot about whales from our naturalist! Had a whale of a great time!!!
Amazing experience. Lots of whales, took so many videos of close activity, bucket list item checked. Smooth ride, great info spoken during the trip.
JSWW took fantastic care of my marine science students and made our class trip one they will never forget! The Captain was great at searching for and finding our whales, our naturalist was incredibly knowledgeable and took quality photos, and the staff were top notch. Overall, all of my students and our other chaperones said it was an amazing trip that they want to go on again. And of course, getting to see a full breach made it EXTRA special! At the end Bill was kind enough to give all of the kids a shirt. We will definitely be coming back again. Thank you to Bill and the entire staff for making an experience that is education and fun for students of all ages.
Great afternoon. Terrific crew, informative narration. And we lucked out with a beautiful day, so it was a win all around.
Great Day Boat! Attended the 1230-330 Sail. Beautiful skies, the attendants were helpful and kind. Snacks were available for purchase and the restrooms were very clean. Saw about 4 Whales during the sail. I would definitely recommend it!
We really enjoyed our trip and were able to see quite a few active whales too!
I've been going whale watching with this company for a few years and I always have a great time.
Excellent views of multiple Himpbacks. The crew knew where to go and the naturalist Danielle figured out the names of two and where last spotted in migration.
We had a great time! At one point we stopped and had 3 humpback whales swimming around and around the boat. We also saw a bunch of great birds, including three types of shearwaters. I got sick while we were out and everyone was really helpful with ginger ale etc. I highly recommend this trip!
Did a 12 hour bird and mammal trip. Saw lots of birds and humpback whales.
I have been in many whale watching expeditions ranging from Maine to Florida, but never have I had the pleasure of experiencing a event like the Jersey Shore Whale Watching tour. Bill and his Crew are the most professional, dedicated, and responsible tour company around. They are so confident in their mission and service that they even offer a free return trip if you do not see a whale; in fact I recently returned on a expedition (for free) and saw a playfully curious Humpback Whale. Thank you Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tours for being so awesome and for the amazing experience.With over 400+ Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) spotted and cataloged in the New York/New Jersey waters though the non-for-profit research organization Gotham Whale, it makes trips on the Jersey Girl kind of like your very own local ocean safari. Remember, it is not a zoo so there is no guarantee that you will find whales. With that being said though, the adventure of searching for these majestic creatures adds a thrill of possibilities to the search. Plus, it’s always a beautiful day hanging out in the ocean.Recently, I participated in one of their 12-hour Marine Life and Pelagic Bird Expeditions. On Wednesday, October 9, 2024 a mixed group of eager marine biologists, naturalists, photographers, ornithologists, and adventure seekers traveled 40+ miles off the coast of NJ/NY aboard the Jersey Shore Whale Watch’s vessel, the Jersey Girl, in search for offshore birds, Whales, dolphins, turtles, and anything else that wanted to present itself to us. At the end of the day, we spotted:* 13 humpback whales; 3 of which were calves* 17 Bird Species* 2 Loggerhead Sea Turtles* 1 Leatherback Sea Turtle* 100s of Mauve Stingers (jellyfish)* Large school of Yellowfin Tuna* and 2 Monarch ButterfliesFYI - they offer a 12 and 24 hour expeditions periodically for which I stand behind 1000%. We saw numerous fin whales, minke whales, and humpback whales.Disclaimer: The crew of Jersey Shore Whale Watch and Gotham Whale follows the strict rules and regulations set forth by whale sense.Reminder: Give Wildlife Space - Make sure to bring binoculars or a camera with a telephoto lens, and give our wildlife the respect they deserve by not going near them.
A great trip. Crew is super friendly and knowledgeable. We saw several whales.
It was a good time. Boat wasn’t overly crowded. We did see a couple nice whales. My wife was able to get some great photos.
it was a great time! bought tickets same day we went on the tour with no issues! saw some whales and enjoyed being out on the water. definitely recommend!
Saw a few whales and had a fun afternoon on the ocean! The crew is great!
Had a beautiful birthday sail. We saw whales and the crew was knowledgeable and friendly.
Had a great time and saw three whales and a sunfish! They were very good and making sure everybody saw the wildlife and giving an explanation about the whales. Highly recommend
What an experience! It was just an amazing time and such a terrific crew. This is a must do! You will not be disappointed.
Amazing day at sea on board of the “Jersey Girl.” The day was gorgeous. Five minutes in we spotted a humpback whale doing shallow and deep dives, just beautiful. After that, we watched dolphins, birds and tunas, followed by two more humpbacks in our way back to shore. The crew was helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I even accepted a piece of delicious chocolate cake from a crew member’s birthday 🙂 I plan to go back and I absolutely recommend it.
We had an amazing time whale watching. We saw several whales, dolphins, and tuna. The staff was welcoming Knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend Jersey Girl Whale watching!
Second time going on the jersey girl with the jersey shore whale watch crew, first time we sailed we got the chance to see a pod of about 60 bottle nosed dolphins and one juvenile humpback whale. This time we got to see THREE humpbacks. Definitely recommend sailing with them, nice clean boat, kind and helpful crew.
Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, very educational, and they found great active whales for us and spent a lot of time out there with them so we could see so much of their activity. Great say!
We had a great experience on the boat. Great crew and service. VIP package is worth it!!!
Beautiful day on the ocean ! The captain and crew made a true effort for us to see many whales! A great day at sea!
We saw 2 to 3 Humpback whales in one trip! The naturalist was super informative and the trip overall was fun! I definitely plan on going again, it's so nice to be able to see nature's greatest gentle giants in person.
Saw whales, dolphins and a shark. Staff was wonderful and went out of their way to get extra viewing.
I took some friends from abroad on this tour recently and we had so much fun. The ride was comfortable and the staff very knowledgeable and quick to point out the whales, as well as facts about their ages and feeding habits! Highly recommended, we brought some snacks and drinks and enjoyed a lovely day on the water
Great trip. Saw whales within minutes of leaving the marina. Danielle, Bill, and the rest of the crew were awesome and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to come back.
Incredible experience. We saw multiple whales, different fish and bird species. We even saw a few Dolphins toward the end of our tour.
Awesome!! Staff is nice and friendly. We saw Two whales and a LOT of dolphins. Highly recommend.
What a fun adventure! We saw a whale breach and a few dolphins as well. The boat is big and clean. The staff is informative and helpful. Very glad we upgraded to vip
Excellent experience and staff. All were knowledgeable and super friendly! Great trip!!
Crew was helpful, very well managed, boat team did a great job with keeping the boat near a whale.
Such an amazing experience! Naturalist Brooke is such a great narrator, very knowledgeable and made sure to point out all sightings. We went for my daughter’s birthday and the crew was amazing! They announced her birthday and even let her man the helm! That was so special and kind! The crew was great, came around and offered to take pictures of us. Even helped with my daughter and her seasickness. 10/10 highly recommend going out on the Jersey Girl if you want a good experience! We saw dolphins and a whale on our trip!
Enjoyed the trip. My wife had never seen a whale before and was thrilled when we saw three humpback whales. Will be doing this again next year.
We loved the informative and interesting naturalist who shared a lot of cool i formation about whales. It makes me want to learn more about them. Yes, I definitely want to do a deep dive into whales!
Great way to spend our 21st year together 2nd wedding anniversary !! Saw several hump back whales. BYOBGet there early to park we arrived at 12 for 1230 departure on boat by 12:15 between walk and checkin. Got 2nd floor this time of year layer up and bring blanket was perfect.Enjoy!
Such a great experience. I would highly recommend it. It was a great education and an amazing afternoon.
Amazing trip. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We saw both humpback whales and dolphins. I highly recommmend!
By far the best experience. The crew is amazing and your naturalist, Brooke, is so knowledgeable. It was so nice to listen and learn from all of the information. We saw a few whales today and upon leaving, as we got closer to shore, we were surrounded by dolphins. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you to you and your crew for a great Saturday!
My first time experiencing a Whale watch. The crew was amazing. The Naturalist Brooke was very knowledgeable. We saw our first whale within minutes of being on the ocean. On the way in saw numerous very playful Dolphins. An overall outstanding experience and I would definitely recommend it and would love to do it again.
The most amazing time, and the whale was beautiful!! The crew was exceptional, so personable! The naturalist was very knowledgeable and so interesting. I highly recommend this boat for your whale watching adventure!! ❤️🐋🐋🐋🐋
Had a blast and saw a whale up close! Tour guide was very informative, educated us about a lot of interesting whale facts!
I booked my trip May 28th for a whale watching tour to take place on September 28th. A couple days before my tour, they automatically rebooked my tour for a different time. The day before the trip, they rebooked me twice. Then less than 12 hours before the trip they cancelled the experience.To be clear, I understand all the cancelling and rebooking for weather issues and I am not complaining about that. However when I called to speak to someone October 11th, no one answered so I left a message. I also sent an email on the 11th expressing my request for a refund since I will not be back in NJ.I received no reply. So I called again today and was greeted by a man, who claimed to be the boss, named Bill. I explained that no one has gotten back to me and I would like a resolution.Bill then became confrontational. Questioning when I emailed and if I emailed. I attempted to spell out my information so he could find my booking and he proceeded to tell me he is "not smart" and originally denied receiving my email or message.I expressed that I will not be back in NJ and I wanted a refund. Bill then got even more rude. Swearing at me, being a total jerk, and he was definitely not helpful nor friendly at all. I couldn't believe how rude Bill was, my jaw was literally on the ground with the way he spoke to me.Apparently Bill did some research on his end while he was talking crap, and saw that I was refunded on the 12th and kept telling me to "check with my bank". I questioned why they couldn't communicate that and Bill just got even more caddy and rude to me. I absolutely told Bill how shocked I was at how rude he was, which caused him to become even more confrontational.All I wanted was a refund. Instead I had to experience Bill, who was extremely rude and confrontational with me. I eventually hung up the phone because he was so rude and pathetic.After the call I did some research and saw a refund for 75% of my booking was refunded on the 12th. I'm not sure why they could not tell me that and why Bill had to be so caddy and rude to me for asking for assistance.Needless to say, I will never book with this company again and I definitely do NOT recommend using their services. Mostly because if something goes wrong, they are extremely unfriendly and refuse to assist and communicate.
A perfect whale watching trip. The crew is professional and knowledgable. Our naturalists did a great job. The boat is very comfortable and clean. I was able to find good seating and viewing areas. We encountered whale 250 and followed it along for quite a whale. Saw spouts, diving, etc. A great trip.Also it was fun gliding under the open draw bridges toward the sea.
We saw whales and dolphins. Enjoyed listening to information about whales. Staff was nice and easy on and off boat. Wish we had calmer weather but that's on us for last minute planning.
What a great experience today. We saw several whales and dolphins. I can’t wait to come back
Great day out on the water. Beautiful weather and beautiful whales. The crew went above and beyond. Highly recommend taking a trip on the Jersey Girl!
Team was very friendly and attentive. Worked hard to help find the whales.
The crew were very helpful and made sure you enjoyed your time on the water. The captain took extra time on the water to find the whales. Definitely would go again.
We saw dolphins right in the beginning. Took a while to find the whales but the captain let us stay out longer to find the whales. We found two! The crew is all very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Saw two whales later on in the tour. They stayed out an extra half hour to make sure we had a good sighting. Very good whale watch tour!
My first trip was Oct 2020. It was great. Planned to go back November 2021, weather cancelled it. Planned for May, weather cancelled it again. Booked for July 3. Perfect weather saw tons of dolphins and a couple of whales. Staff great as always. I have been on Belmar Princess for fishing a few times.One of deck staff saw some activity, gave us a tip on where to keep an eye on ...he was right. Clean boat.Tip for people not familiar with the jersey shore. Get there EARLY parking can be limited in the marina, boat leaves on time!October 2024. Another great day. Tons of dolphins and a few whales ❤️
Had a nice time on the water, great weather, great staff, kept us informed what and where the animals were during our trip. Everything is available online to book your ticket, highly recommend on a calmer day….
Omg!!!!! Seeing so many dolphins and whale more than 25 times with big tail showing hitting water !!! So kool! 😁yay !!!! Great time !
Today’s offshore trip was absolutely incredible! It’s worth it just to see the sunrise out in ocean. I was hoping to see a sea turtle for the first time, we saw 3! There were whales breaching, flippers waving and slapping, tons of tails, and they even came up right next to the boat! Amazing day! This was my third offshore trip, they keep getting better and better!
I went on the 10/09/24 offshore trip. It was truly exciting. We spotted 13 whales and three turtles during our time out on the water.The whales were active and engaging—breaching, spy hopping, and pec slapping, which created quite a spectacle. They often showed their tails as they dove, and it was fascinating to see them kelping in the sargassum.The turtles were a nice bonus, gliding peacefully nearby. Overall, it was an impressive experience that offered a great chance to observe these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. I’d highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in marine wildlife.
Great day: 4 Whales and dozens of dolphins. Absolutely incredible. And, the crew couldn’t be nicer. Highly recommend!
We had a whale of a good time and saw many whales. The crew even pulled balloons out of the ocean keeping the marine live safe.
We saw SO many whales today!!! The nature guide was fantastic and the boat stopped to pull some balloons out of the water which I LOVED to see!!!
Great ride ! Love the information shared by the whale researcher that was explaining very interesting facts around whales that visit the Jersey Shore. We were lucky to see several whales and dolphins.My husband and I took a first ride back end of August; the ride was very nice but no whales were found. Jersey Girl whale watch boat honored rebooking for today as part of their warranty policy. Great service and very friendly staff.
Pleasant staff informative commentaryWe saw a hundred dolphins and 3 different whales!
We had a wild ride on the Jersey Girl . Lol sat up top and felt like a cow girl. Just needed a cow girl hat and perhaps a small harness, with the wind in our face and the sea spray too! Fun trip and fun crew! Second time and can't wait to do it again.
All of the Jersey Shore whale watching boats are greedy, so beware and do your research to look for non-profit environmental groups who run tours instead. I went on this boat with my mom and partner to see Bruce Springsteen at Sea Hear Now on 9/15/24 and it was a complete disaster. None of those boats should have gone out with strong swells and winds from a tropical depression down south and every single one should be ashamed of themselves. When you take people out on the water, you are taking people’s lives into your hands. The boat’s outdoor seating was unsafe for the height of the swells. The seating on the top deck was a group of lawn chairs that were not bolted down. People got injured in a swell when the chairs fell over. People on the lower decks got soaked on the way there from the swells. I also had no idea where the life jackets were. Many, many people were vomiting and throwing up from the rough seas. I am thankful they realized some guilt and brought us back before the show, where the large majority of passengers did get off the boat. No communication or follow up after the trip given the conditions. Overall a horrible experience. I’m just glad no one was seriously injured and I hope you enjoyed taking everyone’s money. I hope that was worth it.
Christine has been a wonderful service representative. She was able to rescheduled our bookings since we couldn’t arrive on time (at least 30 min before departure) due to NYC traffic (we came from CT, it’s our fault 😅). Thank you so much! 🥳🥳
It was a beautiful day, noon departure. The staff were excellent, the boat clean and comfortable. The PhD Oceanographer on board, from Rutgers, was incredibly informative and knowledgeable. They got a report of a whale to the north so we turned from going south toward Manasquan up to Long Branch. About 2 miles off the coast we stopped and watched a 35 foot humpback whale playing in the water. Then the guide saw a pod of dolphins not far off that turned out to be a superpod of bottlenose dolphins, over 100. Playing, breaching, etc. The guide said "this is like a National Geographic episode out here today!!" Incredible, affordable and informative. Will never forget it.
We went for my moms birthday present for the first time in May, but didn’t see anything. They were so wonderful and gave us a brand new trip at zero cost. We went this past weekend in September and saw a humpback whale, about 50-60 dolphins chasing our boat, 2 stingrays and my son and husband saw a shark fin. Absolutely worth it even though I was seasick the entire time.
The day was beautiful! The cruise was amazing! We saw 2 whales at one time, one was feeding and the other one playing, both within about 50 feet away from our boat! We also saw some dolphins and two seals! The crew was very friendly and the weather was sunny and in the 80's. A perfect day cruise!
The first time we went, we didn’t see any whales but the crew did their best to make it fun and informative. We were able to get another trip free and saw 2 young whales as well as dolphins. Everyone on the boat was so friendly and we learned a lot too!
Beautiful day, saw whales & dolphins for long time. Relaxing, great narrator explaining the whales & dolphins natures. Def worth the trip.
Had a great time! The crew did an excellent job of making sure both sides of the ship got opportunities to see the whale! Recommend getting there early for seating!
Great tour. You can tell that they care about the whales and approach viewing them from a lens of sustainability and preservation.
Awesome day on the water. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. Very respectful of the whales. We had fun watching dolphins play and saw wonderful whale #141.
Great whale watch today. Saw a whale and a super pod of dolphins. Crew was great too. We will do this again for sure. Nature at its best.
Great time. What a fantastic Naturalist on board. Learned so much. Studied one humpback whale through many dives. Great photo opportunities. Friendly crew. Beautiful, scenic cruise along the coast.
Wonderful weather, whales and informative narration! Saw four different whales and a pod of 30 plus dolphin. Great time was had by all! Thanks.
Great crew and very clean boat. The guide was very informative and kept us on our toes with every sighting. Great experience for the entire family.
What an amazing time! We saw a whale as soon as we got out of the inlet and saw the largest pod of mature and adolescent dolphins that we have ever seen with about 75+ strong. We also got to see a Mola Mola “Ocean Sunfish”!! The captain and crew were very friendly and informative. Definitely added to the experience.Highly recommend with our guaranteed sighting accomplished! VIP tickets are well worth the money!
What an excellent afternoon. Yes, we saw whales, dolphins and the like, but what a splendid experience! Great staff, knowledgeable guide. Go if you can!
Wonderful experience! Friendly staff and comfortable boat. We’re spotted one humpback on our tour! Highly recommend.
We saw a whale!!!!! It was a wonderful experience the staff were friendly and welcoming and the tour guide was very versed and knowledgeable learned a lot about whales. Great trip
Great evening on the water with helpful naturalist. Saw more here than I did in Alaska!
Beautiful day for a boat trip. We saw a Whale off Manasquan and followed him back to Belmar. Thrilling!
Don’t put this trip off like I did.. Great crew and great group of people.. beautiful sunny day and we saw our first whale spout in less than 30 minutes. The whales we saw keep surfacing, diving and tail slapping.. I’ll probably go back before the season is over…. Thanks to the captain and crew. PS a big shout out to the PHD student from Rutgers who was the onboard marine biologist….Lance Morrow, Summit, NJ
This was the best whale watching trip! We saw multiple humpbacks and several dolphin pods! The guides were knowledgeable about whale behavior and even identified the whales tag numbers. It was amazing to see and learn about them!
Great day on the “Jersey Girl”. Crew and staff were courteous and informative. We saw a few whales and plenty of dolphins. Highly recommended.
5x Jersey Girl Whale watcher and Wednesday, Sept 4th I brought 5 couples and their reaction was priceless. The comments most notable was we had a Whale of a time.
Excellent day on the water with an excellent crew. All are very capable and knowledgeable in all thing whales. Would highly recommend to all. Looking forward to doing the offshore trip. Thanks again. Offshore trip on 10/9 was beyond amazing. 12-20 whales breaching, feeding, fin slapping and more. 2 loggerhead sea turtles and a leatherback turtle was icing on the cake. Can't wait to go again. Everyone should go at least once.
Fantastic well watching and experience so two whales and lots of dolphins. You will have a whale of a time.
I took my mother and 2 daughters on the Jersey Girl to go whalewatching for my mother’s birthday. We choose The Jersey Girl for its’ experience. The day could not have been more successful. The captain knew the location of a whale and took us right to it. We were able to experience a full hour of the whale putting on a show. She breached many times, did chin slaps, fin slaps and literally danced around for us for the whole time we were out there. We were treated to a complete narrative from an experienced marine biologist. The sound of my daughter shrieking with joy when we first spotted the whale could be heard throughout the whole boat. The information they came away with could fill a college term course. Not to outdo the whale was the amazing sunset we were treated to upon arriving back at the dock. I recommend The Jersey Girl and the whalewatching, sunset trip to all. The memories and pictures we came away with will last a lifetime. Thank you Captain and crew of the Jersey Girl.
It was an awesome tour with my 6yrs old kid, was lucky enough to find 3 Humpback whales and enjoyed thoroughly the sunset cruise
We had a great time today. We saw a whale, a stingray and lots of jellyfish! The boat was clean and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.Highly recommend!
What a great experience! Much more than I expected and so informative The crew made sure we got to take as much time as possible to take as many pictures as we could before heading back.
Best $50 I’ve ever spent! What a beautiful trip into nature! Fantastic marine biologist on board who gave continuous guidance and facts on whales and their behaviors. Crew was super kind and helpful! Will be an annual trip at the Jersey Shore!
Wonderful trip on a beautiful day and we saw two humpback whales!! The crew was very knowledgeable and I appreciated the safety measures taken to ensure the whales safety at all times. Highly recommend this trip.
Great experience, knowledgeable crew and naturalist made the most of our tour. Already planning to come back for another trip!
These good folks were truly a delight to work with -- from the initial booking and answering my questions, through a reschedule for weather, and of course, the day of the trip. High level of attention to the little things, like adjusting seats so my family could sit together and answering our (many!) questions. We saw two humpbacks in one of the most humbling and awe-inspiring experiences of my life. Highly recommend!
We are oFishally blown away.Even though we unfortunately didn't see any dolphins or whales, the boat ride itself is beautiful and calming..... and guaranteed! We get another free ride due to the 'non-cooperation' of the sea creatures. And it's not like it's anyone's fault!Staff even extended the ride by an extra THIRTY MINUTES because they felt so bad, and REALLY wanted us to get to see some excitement.The staff is awesome and friendly, coming on deck offering to take family pics (with YOUR camera. NOT the kind they charge $20 for by taking with theirs!); and giving little kids free t-shirts.It was really a lovely afternoon.
Tank you guys for a wonderful time and experience! Big thanks to Vinny for the outstanding hospitality! Eugene and Katya
My four year old son and I had a blast, our first time whale watching! We saw humpback whales feeding and learned some cool things. The whale(s) came to surface many times during the watch. We highly recommend this tour, andwe will be coming back!
Amazing afternoon on the water with a wonderful whale siting. The naturalist on board is fabulous. Highly recommend!
Had a fun time on the whale watching trip today. Breaching whale was a first for me.
A great trip!! We found and followed a humpback🐋!! Crew was nice and our Marine specialist kept us well informed! Will definitely visit again!
Amazing experience! Staff were very kind and informative. Would definitely go again!
The tour was wonderful. Whale that day was super playful and breached often. Ship was pleasant to ride on and there were great views of the shore.
Amazing!!! Totally worth it. Staff members are super nice and friendly. We got to see the whale play and it was a smooth ride
Great trip. Saw 1 whale break the surface of the water several times. Very educated staff & they move the boat for the best view.
Awesome experience! Very knowledgeable about the whales and other animals on the tour, and did a great job making sure everyone onboard has a chance to see them. Clean, comfortable environment and very family friendly.
Great time! Knowledgeable staff! Definitely got to see whales. Would recommend
guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and we were thrilled to see a humpback whale so close to new york city !!
Awesome time! Staff so polite and friendly. Couldn’t be nicer! Really enjoyed the time. Saw 🐳 whale… great narration by marine biology intern…interesting facts. Clean boat!
We had a beautiful day. The staff was as fantastic.If whales are spotted early enough tour could be cut by 45 minutes or so.
Was a 2 hour tour. Saw 2 whales feeding. Very nice. Young lady that described the difference in the whales. Great job. The hole crew did a great job.
Rescheduled twice due to weather but it was more than worth it! Fantastic day on the water seeing the whales. Tour guide shared just enough information without feeling like they were talking the whole time. I would definitely go again as they said you see different whales at different times of the year.
Great day for Whale Watching! We got to see a couple of whales and even saw a tale or two! Staff was courteous and very knowledgeable about the whales. I was not aware that whales emit a smell but I learned that today and smelled it. Lol. Great experience and a must do again!
Great day! We saw at least 2 whales and dophin and a school of stingray. Very enjoyable!
Staff on the boat were amazing! They taught you a lot about whales! Great experience!!
The crew is so friendly and helpful!! The boat is clean, fun and accommodating for the Whale Watch tour! It’s my second trip and we are planning a third! We had so much fun experiencing the whales and being educated about them during our trip by one of their crew member’s! Bill MCKim provides you with a great experience…..I highly recommend this tour!!
Went on Thursday August 15/24. Took awhile to see a whale. But we followed one for sometime. Crew was awesome as they gave us more time for whale watching. Great experience for us. Would recommend this boat to anyone wanting to go whale watching.
We booked this tour months ago with the understanding that we can cancel if need be. A hurricane was coming up the coast (swimming was actually prohibited at the beaches that day so not sure how they thought it was a good idea to sail but they did) but we called to cancel in advance of the 24 hour cancellation period as stated on our email confirmation. After a phone call with a very rude man named Tom who wouldn’t let me speak, I emailed to confirm that we were canceling and asked for a refund. After many emails back and forth, we were only refunded 75% because that’s what they said their cancellation policy meant. That is not what we understood the policy to be. So I disputed the other 25% with my credit card company. The following day I got a nasty email from them saying that they are going to send me to collections and report me to credit agencies. Needless to say we won’t be whale watching with this company.
WHAT AN AMAZING ADVENTURE! Everyone was so passionate and thrilled to chat about whales! I learned tons and saw not one not three but FOUR whales! Cant wait to come back every season 16/10 must attend!
Great tour! We saw a humpback whale, as well as several dolphins. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
It took awhile before we saw a humpback whale, but we stuck with it at a respectable distance and saw it many times. The whale was beautiful and the marine biologist explained so much to us making it fascinating. We also saw some dolphins and learned a lot about them. Two thumbs up!!
We had a beautiful day to head out looking for whales and were not disappointed. We saw a young whale feeding and swimming around the boat. The boat was clean and everyone seemed to be enjoying the day as much as we did. Would highly recommend !
We had a wonderful time. The crew was great. The captain took extra time to make sure we had a memorable experience. The naturalist on board kept everyone looking in the right direction, and the whales put on a great show. It was amazing.
1st time ever going and had a great relaxing time. It was a beautiful day. We saw 2 whales.
It was a beautiful day for a boat ride and the whales did not disappoint! 2 humpbacks, a few dolphins and other marine life. Great crew, providing lots of interesting information. All in all a great way to spend an afternoon.
We saw two active whales today! Captain let us stay out a half hour longer than scheduled to make sure we all saw the whales feeding.
Wonderful afternoon, staff really made it a great experience and we saw a whale!
My kids and I went out on the 12:00 whale watching trip today. The crew was polite, helpful and beyond knowledgable. We were able to have several sightings and learned so much! It was a beautiful day we thoroughly enjoyed!!
Amazing experience. We saw a couple of whales feeding and diving. We were a full science class and public travelers. With that being said, everyone on the staff treated us so well. Very nice and helpful crew. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Also some really neat merchandise. One staff member showed us which whale we observed and got to touch a tooth like piece of a whale that helps with their eating. I highly recommend for family and or a quick trip with a loved one. It's about a 3 hour trip.
We didn't see any dolphins today but we did see whales. The kids had a great afternoon.
What a fun time we had. It started with meeting the owner who was friendly and enjoyable to talk with. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was very nice and clean. And "Yes" we seen a whale which was just amazing to watch it in its natural habitat. Will definitely book another trip in the future!
I purchased 6 tickets through Groupon for a Dolphin watch. Once you purchase the tickets, you then get the merchant information, Jersey Shore Whale watch Tour. I called them right away to get us reserved since we were spending the day in Jersey with visiting relatives. Their voicemail states, 'all sails are canceled due to the weather'. Disappointed it was canceled, I immediately contacted them and Groupon for a refund. They say 'all sales are final'. I contact the merchant, they say 'schedule another date, we can't do anything about it.' Groupon states they will give it to the internal team. They refuse to refund. Worst service. Enjoy my $$.PS. I spend the rest of that day in Jersey and the weather was beautiful and perfect on the boardwalk. No weather issues.
The crew is awesome! Would get a season pass if I could!!!! Water whales and dolphins! The absolute BEST!!!!
This was a fun experience for the whole family. The crew was friendly and we were able to see Humpback Whales!
I don’t even know where to begin!! What an amazing experience. We 1st went on Jersey Girl back in June. We didn’t see any whales. However, Bill honors his word!! Before we even got off the boat we had our free passes sent to us to return. Well we came back today and got the show of a lifetime!! Wonderful staff. The nicest people. Great boat trip!! They were patient. They never rushed us. They let us take in every minute of the whales!
Had a great time! The captain did a good job of making sure we had enough time to see the whales from all sides of the boat, and the speaker was very informative. Would definitely recommend!
It was awesome! Saw two whales and learned a lot about them from the naturalist.
The whales put on a show. They were right next to the boat for pretty much the entire time we were out there!
We had a wonderful time in this tour. Young Humpback whale around 30 ft was fantastic.. thank you Jersey Shore whale watching Tours🙏🙏
Great experience!!! Whale was very entertaining and Danielle and Brook were great!
Awesome ride! Great information and education, amazing views of whales and dolfins!!!
Don’t book with this company! They only give a 75% refund if ocean conditions are not favorable and they cancel the tour. We booked for a large party and lost a lot of money in the process. Highly unprofessional and would not recommend this company.
It was a fun experience! I highly recommend. We saw 3 whales and they made sure everyone has a chance to see them both left and right side of the boat!
Was ok expected to be a little different screaming kids people yelling in my ear. I know it’s exciting but be considerate and don’t yell in peoples ears. Everybody’s so close together.Promise T-shirts and they didn’t even have the sizes either too big or too small so much for reserve seeing everybody was just everywhere
July 28th at 3pm we watched 3 whales it was amazing the original 🚢 breakdown but they have spare 🚢 highly recommended
The crew as very friendlyAnd full of information. And we saw whales and tails.
The golden eagle was an amazing whale watching trip! We saw three different whales multiple times. They were very knowledgeable and gave us great information about whales and also other sea animals. Michelle was awesome and knowledgeable and so nice! Definitely would come back
We had an absolutely wonderful time. We saw so many whales!!! We also saw dolphins and tuna. We took my special needs friend and the boat was easy for her to maneuver. She was able to go to the front of the ship, the top deck, and inside to the snack bar. We all enjoyed seeing so many whales. It was a very hot day on the shore but it was a beautiful day on the water. This was the funnest thing I did last summer and couldn't wait to come back this year. We will go again before fall!!
Unforgettable day! The breaching whales so close to the boat was a real thrill. What an awesome experience! Thank you!
Great worthwhile experience! Amazing boat and crew. Saw three humpbacks and learned so much about ocean ecosystems. Highly recommend!
Had a fantastic whale watch trip Friday 26 from 3-6pm saw lots of activity 😊
Great trip, saw lots of whales, crew was very friendly. We'll definitely come again
Amazing day on the Golden Eagle with Jersey Shore Whale Watch! We saw several whales. We got to see them breach, feed and more. The weather was also amazing.
Saw : whales ! Super cool one flopped right in front of us ! Will be back
The trip was fabulous!!! The announcer from Monmouth University was extremely knowledgeable and very informative about all the wildlife. The staff were super friendly. We saw so many whales and dolphins. I highly recommend this tour!!!
We paid extra for reserved seats which I didn't feel were worth the extra money. The website said we would get free t-shirts with the reserved seats which we didn't receive. Despite this, the crew was very friendly & helpful & we did see whales & dolphins.
Great time! Very well informed, saw a few whales and many dolphins! Would recommend this tour to everyone as they also support whale conservation!
A spur of the moment decision - and so worth it. We had family visiting from Virginia and were looking for something to do. Lucky enough to grab some of the last tickets available for the 1:30p tour - and it did not disappoint. We hung out with two beautiful whales for almost a full hour! The staff and crew were so nice and welcoming, it was a great trip. We'll definitely do it again!
Giving 1 star, should be 0. After leaving us at a dock further than where we started due to engine trouble, as the line to disembark was moving slowly, my girlfriend was forced out of the restroom while fully indecent by an older woman on the crew. She was either named Jane or Anne (asked for her name after, she said Jane but heard other members of the crew calling her Anne). Lots of passengers were still lining up to make their way off the boat at the time, but this woman felt the need to pound her fists on both restroom doors and force my girlfriend out as well as a man out of the men's room. Thankfully he was only washing his hands at the time, my girlfriend was not nearly as lucky. Made her feel understandably very distressed, uncomfortable, and violated. She cried in the car.I confronted Jane / Anne afterwards while the crew gathered at the dock, she was defensive and aggressive yelling "I already apologized over and over, what more do you want?". She never did. I'd like a proper apology and an explanation as to why you felt it was necessary to force people out of the restroom with their pants down for no reason other than it was "time to get off the boat". If we had joined the other passengers in line, we'd still be waiting to get off at the time she would have been leaving the restroom. No other member of the crew was rushing anyone off the boat, only her. I'd like to say every other member of the crew was perfectly calm, friendly, and accommodating throughout.Absolutely appalling behavior, arguably criminal, and a completely reprehensible situation caused by an angry woman with a horrific temper. Thank you for leaving a disgusting tinge on the tail end of our anniversary. Clown show of a company. Take any other tour.The woman in the purple shirt (not pink shirt on the boat) is her.EDIT: Nice work on that response from the owner. This was at no point a five star review. I guess being willfully ignorant is easier than even a basic apology.
My brother and his girlfriend booked a tour here and while the tour itself was quite enjoyable, one employee forced her way into the restroom with a key after my brother blocked her from opening it while his girlfriend was using it, and told her so. This employee told us that her name was Jane, but when we complained, the owner called her Ann. She exposed people using the restroom to the passengers, and refused to apologize and admit wrongdoing.
I took a picture of whale so well but my sister forgot to take the picture of it but don't worry she'll do it next year! I also sang my bunny lies over the ocean a spoof of my Bonnie lies over the ocean but getting all wobbly!
Saw so many humpback whales! Friendly tour guide.Edit: Last minute change while exiting, older woman in purple shirt with ponytail was incredibly rude and violating. Thanks for changing the otherwise good experience for me.. kid with glasses was nice.Part 2: They didn't ship a hoodie or sweatshirt, it was a nice PR move though 👌
I did my first ever 12 hour pelagic today with JSWW. We saw 12 humpback whales with good, close looks and many others off in the distance. Some of the whales were known by our naturalist, Danielle. Those whales were called: Nile (a female), Woodpecker, and Rapier (another female). We also had bird experts on board who were able to assist with identifying many birds that are only very rarely seen from land including: great, Cory’s and Manx shearwater, red phalarope, black-legged kittiwake, and parasitic jaeger. These were all life birds for me. The staff are all wonderful and the boat is excellent! I will continue to do trips with JSWW in the future!
So fun! I love everything about Jersey Shore Whale Watching. Terrific marine biologist. Friendly staff. Lot and lots of whales. I will go back again.
I’ve lived in Jersey all my life and this is my first whale watching experience and let me just say it did NOT disappoint! A MUST DO!! Loved everything about it and will definitely do it again!! Great Staff!!
First timer. Didn’t think I was gonna see any whales. We ended up seeing quite a few! Awesome experience!
The experience was very cool. The staff was great and the lady was very knowledgeable about the whales. Very nice time. Definitely recommend
We live in Middletown leave from Belmar. No whales seen. We get to Sandy's hook and that is where most of the whales are. Took seastreak out of Highlands 2 times and your right there. No waste of gas etc. It was a nice boat ride but we think we will continue on Seastreak Whale watch in future. Great job on redoing Jersey Girl boat but even a few times before boat was changed 🐋 were in Sandy Hook. Closer to home 🏡 Plus you have no am hours and very expensive. I do not need to sit Seastreak $55. Even though you go out everyday it's different amount $. I would love am rides and pay a fair amount! Maybe next year you will have am rides where 🐋 are most active in Belmar while riding 1 1/2 hrs to see a 🐋 in pm in Sandyhook and stay 1/2 hr and come back to Belmar.
Lots of amazing whales! The person announcing and directing and teaching about the whales was fantastic. 100% recommend. Very exhilarating!
Saw loads of whales close up Edit: Be aware that they may go and see whales on the tours marked 'Dolphin Tour' Only a problem if you have previously been on the whale watching tour. These are decent ppl and will do their best to please. Well worth going on any of the tours.
Second time taking the tour. Always a great time! This will be a yearly event for me in the summer.
It was my first whale watching experience, got to see a humpback whale and a shark.It was an amazing experience !
First time whale watching had an amazing experience and got some great videos. Would 100% recommend
AMAZING! We saw a whale breach and we saw it dive deep and the tail come out of the water. We were very lucky. Everyone on the crew was respectful and nice. We got 30 minutes added to our trip since we got stuck at the bridge, very nice of them. I would definitely do this again. I wish I had a better photo but seeing the whale in person is WAY better and had me in shock! I loved it. You must do this! P.s. maybe bring a jacket, you might get cold.
Unbelievable experience! Loved every moment, very informative as well. Whales, dolphins, sharks and fish. Will most definitely be back with friends!
Such a fun experience, we got lucky and saw so many whales on our tour. Will definitely be doing this again!
The captain guaranteed whales and we saw one! Such a captivating sight. Danielle was very informative.
We had a great experience. The crew were very friendly and explained every details about the whales.We were lucky enough to see 4 whales and few dolphins.My 4 year old enjoyed a lot. Thank you.
Great day on the water. Saw 4 whales and dolphins! Great crew. Would definitely recommend!
Huge fan of Jersey Shore Whale Watch. Great trip today! Saw four whales, lots of dolphins and a fantastic view of NYC skyline.
Great crew! Danielle is so knowledgeable about the whales! Great trip !!
Great vibes. Three employers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Will be returning for another adventure
The trip was great. The weather was perfect and we did get to see a whale. The only thing that slightly bummed me was not getting as close as I was imagining. However, there are certain wildlife rules that need to be followed so I can understand. Fair is fair. I recommend going. It was a pleasant time. There are even restaurants to eat at afterwards if desired.
Went to check out whales with Jersey Shore Whale Watching. Had a great afternoon got to see three whales. Ride out was pleasant the seas calm. The boat itself is clean and in great shape and the crew is fantastic.
Very fast and fun travel. Saw 3 whales and was very worth it. 100% recommend if you like the sea life
It was pretty good . We saw dolphins which was nice and they are types of whales but we didn't see the whales we expected. They ran the boat along the coast line , not going out very far. They said on the website you would get a free hot dog or soda , that never happened. But with all that said over all it was a good experience and they did have an excellent crew. 🐳🌊🤗
My family was delighted by the dolphins and whales.! Admiration to Captain Bill for turning the boat around to catch some awesome sights of the whales! An added surprise on this trip was seeing a storm go out to sea! A perfect way to start off summer! Thank you Captain Bill and crew!!!
Great crew and staff.Bill was a nice person to deal with also the rest of the guys.The weather wasn't great to see anything,still we had some fun ride.In return we got a free pass to come back again.
We saw dolphins and whales. We were done and they turned back because they were told by radio that there were whales 9 miles from where we were. The crew was great! This was our second trip this season. The first one we weren't lucky, and we didn't see anything, but it wasn't for lack of trying. I was going to take one star off because my husband had a hard time booking this second trip, but it was so good that they deserve 5 starts. I hope to be back in the future.
Had a group of 8 adults and 5 kids. First they told us to be there at 3:30, then it changed to 4:00, then 4:30, then 5:00 pm. Finally the guy in charge (Bill) after many complaints from a long line of people, said "you can get a refund or a reschedule. I have a $2 million house on Ocean Ave, I don't need your $60" The line was horrified at this arrogance. AVOID THIS SLEEZY COMPANY. Complete JO. also, I'm pretty sure he doubles as the whale. Zero stars.
Totally unprofessional. Boat was over an hour late and never received a notification. We had 5 kids between ages 1 and 6 and waited in 90+ degree heat. Eventually when we asked and were told we wouldn’t be able to get on until at least 2 hours past the original time, we said we were upset because it now put us well past the kids bedtime and this was after wasting half the day driving and waiting. THEN, we received a nasty response that he didn’t need our $60 anyway.
Makes for a relaxing day! The crew were very helpful and knowledgeable. Be careful getting a lot of sun though! Things to bring include good snacks, a cooler, hat, sunglasses, long sleeves (the wind can get really cold), and I wish I brought binoculars with me. Would definitely come again, you could see anything on the water!
I highly recommend taking this trip! The staff is great and they really work hard to find the whales . I went two days in a row and both days we had whale sightings .
We had a great experience and seeing them about six or seven Whales, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend going with them to go whale watching.
Highly recommended! Our second time with Bill and his great crew. Seen a couple of whales and several dolphins. On both trips the entire staff have been fantastic. Very informative information given with true passion to not just educate but to help draw in young and old alike. We will be going back. Incredible time and definitely worth our drive time from PA. If you haven't joined them on a trip, you need to!
The reserved seating is on the first level,not the second level as claimed. It is a total waste of money.However besides that it was a good experiance.the narrative was very interesting.We were upgraded to better seating, so overall a good time and the one whale came up close.
Second time out with these folks. Great bunch of folks. Great guide. We stopped a while to watch a humpback whale and saw a bunch of dolphins too. They do a great job making sure you get a great view. Highly recommend. We will visit again.
It was fun, relaxing, and invigorating sailing on the open seas. I saw a school of some very photogenic dolphins, later, some shy whales, though I hear every excursion is different; A week ago, seventeen whales were sighted - so you never know.It was a great experience and I certainly do in it again.
Was a great smooth ride. Saw a pod if dolphins jumping, a shark and watched 3 whales for about 30 min. Diane was incredibly knowledgeable. Then on th free way home we got a special treat and greeted by a wet falls right by the side of the boat. Great way to spend my birthday!
Very exciting. 3 whales and lots of dolphins. The naturalist Danielle did a great job. She was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Highly recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watch. We definitely will be on a few more trips this summer.
Such a great time! Beautiful day, great staff and a couple of very active whales! Highly recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watch!
It’s amazing! It feels great and we saw several of dolphins, and got a perfect background of the New York City and also saw wheals!
Bill, Danielle and the crew took great care of us and were very knowledgeable in their hunt for the perfect whale picture. Would absolutely recommend. Seating by the front or up top worth the extra couple bucks.
Very cool whale watching trip! Lasted longer than 3 hours which was cool. Seen several whales and dolphins. Staff was so genuine and sincere continuously asking if I was alright due to severe sea sickness. Highly recommended for whale watching.
It really was an amazing experience and everyone in the crew was fantastic, but if you want to pay for and select the reserve seating just be aware that there is a small group of people who are there about every other weekend (what one of them told me) who rush to the tip of the bow (the best view on the ship), and then tie their bags to the spot and always have someone standing there through out the entire trip to make sure no one else gets to stand up there. Might be worth trying another tour boat if you want an opportunity to take turns for a good view. We also had reserve seating, but wound up having to sit further back because there wasn’t enough space for us up front. Didn’t mention anything because it was a special day and I didn’t want any conflict - I just figured I would warn anyone else who is looking around for a tour boat to choose. Again, everyone was very nice, just felt a little weird and kind of sad to watch three people hold the best spot on the boat hostage from everyone else haha. Definitely recommend this area of New Jersey for whale watching though!
So much fun!!!! 🤩 I loved being on the boat, loved learning about the whales 🐳 etc and seeing them and dolphins too!!! Great trip and I can’t wait to do it again!!!!! Thank you!!!!
We had a really nice day! The weather was beautiful. The tour guide was very informative. We saw a big herd of common dolphins (which we learned are quite rare in this area, despite their name). They were interacting with the ship, and showing off their jumps! We saw a humpback whale multiple times. Definitely a fun experience. My only issue was that our two kids got sea sick, and were out of commission for most of the trip. Don't make our mistake. Pack some Dramamine just in case!
Kids loved it … crew was super kind and accommodating… great time for all!
We had a lovely tour! Saw an amazing whale breach & we were lucky enough for this amazing crew to spend the extra time for us to see it.
My mom got 4 tickets may1,2023 for the whale watch which was canceled for July2023 and that was canceled both cancelations were due to weather which understandable. My mon received tickets that you could use anytime within 1yr. She called and called leaving numerous messages with detailed information and her call back information and never received a call back. Finally on Friday May 31st,2024 she called and someone answered. She explained the situation and was trying to come up with solution like be refunded She spent atleast $200+ the person she spoke with was very rude responding with answers like "we don't control the weather, next question?" It want to say we are not locals to NJ so to get weather, timing, and everyone's schedule together at times can be a challenge. I suggested my mom dispute the charge from her bank just as weather isn't under their control it's not in hers either to be given 1yr refunded tickets and not be able to use them is a waste of money. No type of empathy towards my mother's wasted money. I suggested only purchasing tickets if you KNOW your getting on that boat. Unprofessional insensitive staff towards one's hard earned money is not cool than with an "oh well" attitude is like REALLY...?!?! Wrong just WRONG. She called I WATCHED her nobody returned her calls.
The crew was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
Great experience! Everyone of the staff members was extremely nice and accommodating. We had a beautiful day and got to see whales breaching! 10/10 would recommend
What a great experience we had! We have seen two whales in a very short distance from the boat. They were so curious and friendly. Definitely coming back. Thanks
Excellent time! We did the 3 hour tour which ended up being 5+ hours! It was an absolute blast with some awesome whale viewing experiences. My daughter had a blast!
It's always a wonderful time with Jersey Shore Whale Watch. I've been going for the last 6 years and each year it gets better and better.
Crew was great and although we didn't see any whales they gave us a voucher for a free trip. Great people
Had a wonderful time with my wife and mother in-law. Saw a whale and a bunch of dolphins. You can tell they really try to involve you and teach you info on marine life. The ride was smooth and we even stopped to pick up a balloon in the water. You can tell they really care about the environment.
We saw lots of dolphins and saw a young whale feeding for 10-15 minutes and he breached!!!
We are looking forward to coming back next year loved the adventure🥰🙃
The crew is great. We paid for reserve and that only guaranteed a seat not a spot on the rail at the front of the boat. The school trip kids 10-13 enveloped our space and our 4 year old was pushed to the side. I asked and was told he seats were what we paid for not the rail so don’t pay for anything other than vip or general. We did see dolphins and 2 whales. I would go again without the extra cost and just do general as you get the same experience. (School trip didn’t help)
Beautiful day whale watching. Saw a humpback feeding and some dolphins as well! Love Jersey Shore Whale watching tours. Our 2nd time and won't be our last 🐳🐬
Love this boat! Today we saw a young humpback who gave us quite a show, 3 breaches. Such a great day. Entire crew was so nice. Looking forward to my next trip❤️
We saw some great lunges and a lot of tail! Crew is super friendly and knowledgeable.
Our journey was so bumpy and chilly but was all worth it. We saw couple of whales breaching and feeding. We went around May.
I’m not sure if this company is still in business! Wehad a trip booked last year but due to the weather, it was canceled by the company. They don’t refund. They said they would reschedule a trip. I’ve been emailing and leaving messages with no replies for the last two months. It appears you can still buy tickets on their website, but you can’t book it for a trip already paid?
My son Daniel and I are long overdue in writing our 5 * star review about our adventures aboard the Jersey Girl Whale watching trip last June 2023.I asked my son Daniel if he wanted to go whale watching expecting the usual “NO” that teenagers give Mom’s. But..he said “Yes!” and before he could change his mind I called Bill McKim to ask a few questions about the trip. You see Daniel has autism. New things are sometimes more difficult for him and Covid didn’t help with those fears.Bill went above and beyond to listen to my concerns, “Will it be too long” “3 hours?” “Should I bring Dramamine” and so on.It turned out that it was calm seas, breathtaking skies, and Bill had the best seats on the boat reserved for us!We started out inside the downstairs cabin which still has an excellent view. We then got brave enough to venture out to the railing!“Whale!” On the other side of the boat! Everyone screamed in amazement! My son runs inside because the screams scared him and we didn’t see the whale. I mention this because parents with children that have hearing sensitivity may want to bring noise canceling headphones.It took a little pep talk but we eventually climbed to the top of the boat where Bill had put out two chairs for us! It was so wonderful. How thoughtful! He also took the picture of the 2 of us!Up above we saw 2 more humpbacks!! And the most adorable baby dolphins swimming in perfect synchronicity!Now we are showing off the beautiful shirt that Bill gave to Daniel! His favorite color, so soft..he loves it! I finally got a picture of him in it!Thank you to the Captain who was very kind as well! I would recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watching to everyone.To parents of special needs children or adults, consider calling Bill McKim. Ask him the questions on your mind as far as accommodations that might be made to help your loved ones. It is definitely a memory that will last forever for us!💙.🐋🐬🌊⛴️💙
It had a great time with my husband on my birthday. It was good experience. The crew is so nice. Excellent!!
Absolutely wonderful experience! They actually gave us an extra half an hour and a free T-shirt, and the best part is, we were able to actually see whales!🥰 Had the best time and it was beautiful, to see whales in their own habitat!
It was great! The whales weren't cooperative, but the crew never gave up and we found one.
This is my third time whale watching. Was so excited to bring my family that is visiting from out town. The boat is clean and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Also, there is plenty of parking and there is a restaurant in the same parking lot so you can grab a bite afterwards.So much fun and would highly recommend.Today was extra awesome with 4-5 different whales and many lunge feedings. Could finally check that off my bucket list of things to see.
We had a great time with Jersey Shore Whale Watching. We saw a nice size humpback! The whole crew was very nice and helpful. They were also very knowledgeable and gave good insight on whales along the Jersey Shore. We definitely would take another tour with Jersey Shore Whale Watching again.
Came in august on a very choppy day with no sightings. They stick tp their guarantee and gave us a free return trip and we visited again in October. The trip was perfect! Lots of dolphin and whale sightings. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable. Very fun trip!
Absolutely WONDERFUL tour. Done in such an environmentally conscious and thoughtful way as they have actual scientists and scholars on board telling you all about the ecosystem. we saw at least 20-30 fins, tails, breaches, etc. there must be SO MANY whales off the coast here for the show we got in a mere three hours. Highly recommend. And if you are a boater please slow down bc these magnificent creatures are so curious and approach the boats and it’s very easy to harm them if you aren’t as cautious as this company is. They really created such a beautiful experience for my family and I, while keeping the wildlife in mind - we will surely be back again and again thanks to the amazing crew.
The trip is amazing! 🙂 The crew gave us some education regarding the whales. It's nice to see them in action. The trip we only book for whales but we're able to see dolphins as well. 🙂 Highly recommended! 🙂 We're definitely going to watch again 🙂
Good experience. Saw a family of dolphins and a humpback whale. Last one hour could have been more resourceful. Overall a good trip.
Had a wonderful day offshore with Cap'n Bill and the crew!! Left out of Belmar, within a half hour we saw the amazing sight of newborn dolphin calf! We kept a respectable distance away, so as to not disturb the family pod helping Jr. along with it's 'learning to breathe'. The naturalist on board gave a great summary about the animals and their habitat. Then we sighted a lone Humpback whale feeding. What a wonderful day-the whale seemed to be interested in our boat as well as we with it! A couple of times, the whale lunged while feeding-great to see. We will be back!!
My family and I had a great time. Crew was great, and very knowledgeable about everything we saw.We saw a humpback right out of the gate, on Point Pleasant shore, and they crew got word of Dolphins a few miles away. They took us there, and, there were at least 3 groups of Dolphins swimming around the boat. We had a great time, and we will be back again.
We had an awesome experience. We saw 2 humpback whales. Crew was great! Would highly recommend!
My boyfriend and I went on 4/17/2021. The crew was great and boat roomy and comfortable. It was cold since it was mid-April, and unfortunately we did not see a whale. However, we were on the water for about 3.5 hours and it was a great ride. We did see one seal, and lots of dolphins.I would do the trip again.
We had a humpback whale hang out with us for about 90 min. It was amazing. We actually had to leave him because our time was up. Thanks captain Bill for a great time.
This whale watching tour was truly amazing! I've been multiple times and each time is better than the last. On this particular trip, we saw an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale! The crew is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell that they care deeply about these marine animals and make sure to treat them with respect while providing an amazing and educational experience.
Wonderful experience and crew! They’re very friendly and knowledgeable. Was able to see a North Atlantic Right Whale, one of only 388 in the world! You won’t be disappointed.
Yes another 5 star review. How are they so successful finding whales? There are fishing boats and other boats that all report the sightings so that they know where to look. They also have a fish finder sonar to follow the whales dinner. I was surprised how lose we could get. Whales actually dive rather slowly so they give you a chance to catch that tale photo. While this covid pandemic sucks, it was a great time to go out because the do not crowd the boat. Each group was able to have their space. We sometimes choose to wear masks when we were outside but I doubt it was necessary out in the open water. If you went inside masks were required. I very much appreciate the safety measures including cleaning that we witnessed. Of course the point of this trip was the whales and they did not disappoint. We also had very nice dolphin views and the naturalist on board kept us informed. Lastly I was concerned about booking ahead because of it got cancelled some of our party would not be able to make it another day. However we would have been allowed a refund as opposed to a credit. You can bring food and drink. Just a great day.
This trip was awesome! The naturalist Danielle was very knowledgeable and taught us many things about the humpback whales. The crew was friendly and helpful. We were out of Belmar 20 minutes and seeing the whale. On this trip we were lucky to see two different whales I had taken the whale trip out of Cape May and only saw dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone.
What an awesome experience. Crew, both on off boat were excellent. Trip will change your life and encourage positive environmental changes to your life. It was a great trip, and a great time had by all attending. Staff worked with trip cancellations and rebooking without canceling my reservation - superb customer service. I’m excited to go back next year and hopefully their offshore trip , as well , next year.
Took my daughter the 1st weekend in October and it was amazing. Saw a whale breech for the 1st time. Staff super friendly and the guide was amazing. Will definitely do again real soon. Also bought a long sleeved tshirt and it's super comfortable so much so my daughter took the one I bought on the boat so I had to order another one
What a fabulous way to spend the afternoon on Labor Day weekend! We saw a minke whale not even a half hour into the trip. This was followed by dolphins and then 4 humpbacks, which we were able to see again and again up close thanks to the captain's smooth maneuvering. Marine researcher Danielle is a true gem, sharing great info along the way. Would highly recommend this terrific tour along the beautiful Jersey Shore!
I can't say enough about this experience. The boat was clean and comfortable and our Whale expert from Rutgers was very informative and really interesting to listen to. When they say you are guarenteed to see a whale they certainly mean it. We searched for a while and just couldnt locate one but the Captain wouldnt give up and we turned around and there it was. So graceful and magnificent. Captured beautiful pictures and video and a lot of great memories.
GO!! I took a friend for his birthday on the July 19 tour. I had read about this tour online and thought it would be a great way to escape the heat, be on the water and maybe just maybe see a whale. Instead, we saw three whales. One of the whales breached over 30 times. Yes, 30! The naturalist on board said that was the most she had ever seen. It was spectacular -- we could see all of its markings very clearly. I never saw a whale leap up and snap its jaws closed mid-air, but I did that day. If you go, be prepared to get a bit wet but that was part of the fun. They do a good job of reminding people when to mask up and socially distance themselves. I had a memorable day -- I can't say you will have the same whale experience but you never know.
I went on the most amazing whale watch trip on Sunday, July 19th, with three friends aboard the Royal Belmar Princess out of Belmar, NJ. Once out to sea, we stopped off the coast of Sandy Hook and saw 3 Humpback juvenile whales. Whale #1 surfaced a few times and we could see his back arched out of the water before her went back under. Whale #2 was feeding and twice we saw him come straight up about 1/2 way out of the water to swallow up schools of small fish. Whale #3 made our entire experience so awesome. He put on an amazing show for us, breaching sideways and backwards out of the water multiple times. What a showoff! He was totally having fun displaying his playful side and we enjoyed watching him for quite some time. We were in complete awe. Thank you, Captain Bill McKim (Jersey Shore Whale Watch), crewmate Richie and marine environmentalist Danielle (who provided interesting and educational information about the whales). Surprisingly, we didn't see a single dolphin but the whale sightings were unreal! Mother Nature at her best, sharing her magnificent creatures for all to enjoy. A most memorable experience that none of us, including the crew, will ever forget.
Whale Sighting Guarantee
We’re confident you’ll have an unforgettable experience—but if you don’t see a whale, we’ll invite you back for a complimentary return trip within the same calendar year.
Please Note:
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This guarantee does not apply to dolphin-only tours, group bookings, or voucher-based reservations.
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For trips taken after October 15th, if no whales are seen, your return trip can be scheduled for the following spring.
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A $20 processing fee per order applies to all complimentary return bookings. (This is a flat fee per order, not per individual ticket.)
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