Whale Watching Tours in Belmar, NJ — Aboard the Big Red Jersey Girl

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Raymond Wingerter

21:20 22 Jan 25

Awesome

Big Louie

23:04 16 Jan 25

Sharon Miller

20:09 01 Dec 24

Friendly informative fascinating great whale sightings great experience would recommend!!

Melinda B

20:08 01 Dec 24

I've been on trips from April to December, all a little different but all amazing! Doesn't disappoint!

Carla Murphy

20:06 01 Dec 24

Friendly staff & Knowledgeable naturalist narrations. The whales are beautiful! We had a whale of a time!

Alessandra

20:05 01 Dec 24

Fantastic experience. The crew was amazing. The boat was clean. Everything was really wonderful.

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20:02 30 Nov 24

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!!

Michael Moore

20:02 30 Nov 24

Lisa Beczynski

19:18 29 Nov 24

Best boat trip on the jersey shore. Knowledgeable staff and whales!!!

zealer wang

19:17 29 Nov 24

We didnt see too many whales, but what we did see was really amazing. All the staff were really friendly and helpful.

Chuck

19:16 29 Nov 24

Great, saw great pictures of the whales, great staff, fun for family. Dress warm

Rachelle King

19:14 29 Nov 24

Kind staff and informative ride. We were lucky enough to see two whales!

Carolyn Beer

00:12 19 Nov 24

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!

Emily Horst

22:38 17 Nov 24

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.

Bob Cunningham

20:21 16 Nov 24

Best whale watch trip in the state. Very knowledgeable staff. Great experience!

Lily Mahan

20:07 16 Nov 24

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!

hanna H

19:59 16 Nov 24

Amazing experience! Go for it! I would definitely come back! Totally worth it! My 5 year old had a blast!

Tejaswini Bhagwat

19:55 16 Nov 24

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!

maplewinds

19:52 16 Nov 24

So many whales today! Fabulous experience 💜. Can't wait to go again.

AnneMarie Denney

20:34 09 Nov 24

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

Kelly Grogan

20:30 09 Nov 24

Great experience, would advise others to explore the Jersey Shore whale watching.

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19:53 08 Nov 24

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.

Dawn Conover

19:27 08 Nov 24

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!!!

Michelle Rizzo

19:26 08 Nov 24

Amazing experience. Lots of whales, took so many videos of close activity, bucket list item checked. Smooth ride, great info spoken during the trip.

Tom Hanlon

20:48 07 Nov 24

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.

Paul DeStefano

16:04 06 Nov 24

Great afternoon. Terrific crew, informative narration. And we lucked out with a beautiful day, so it was a win all around.

James Ruger

20:41 05 Nov 24

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!

Arailym Ustemirova (Aray)

20:40 05 Nov 24

Rachel Uffner

19:56 05 Nov 24

We really enjoyed our trip and were able to see quite a few active whales too!

Ellen Hartley

21:15 04 Nov 24

I've been going whale watching with this company for a few years and I always have a great time.

George Roussey

21:10 04 Nov 24

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.

Rachel Adler

21:08 04 Nov 24

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!

Robert Mercer

21:08 04 Nov 24

Did a 12 hour bird and mammal trip. Saw lots of birds and humpback whales.

James Falletti

08:18 04 Nov 24

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 Butterflies

FYI - 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.

Laura Engles-Horton

20:19 03 Nov 24

A great trip. Crew is super friendly and knowledgeable. We saw several whales.

Edward Capela

20:15 03 Nov 24

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.

melissa smith

20:14 03 Nov 24

Amazing! Very kid friendly. got to see two whales

Amanda Grosso

20:14 03 Nov 24

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!

Kimberly Santitoro

19:40 02 Nov 24

Saw a few whales and had a fun afternoon on the ocean! The crew is great!

Christina Alexander

19:38 02 Nov 24

Had a beautiful birthday sail. We saw whales and the crew was knowledgeable and friendly.

Terry Coughlin

19:36 02 Nov 24

Great time with knowledgeable huide!

Conor Digeorge

19:33 02 Nov 24

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

Mary Ann Graham

06:06 02 Nov 24

What an experience! It was just an amazing time and such a terrific crew. This is a must do! You will not be disappointed.

Patricia Carrazana

03:57 28 Oct 24

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.

Renee Steele

19:44 27 Oct 24

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!

Christopher Steele

19:43 27 Oct 24

Great crew and experience

Adrian Zapata

19:43 27 Oct 24

April Kugler

19:43 27 Oct 24

Zoe Goleach

18:58 26 Oct 24

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.

Tommy F

18:55 26 Oct 24

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!

Ellen Lewis

18:55 26 Oct 24

We had a great experience on the boat. Great crew and service. VIP package is worth it!!!

Kathy M

18:54 26 Oct 24

Beautiful day on the ocean ! The captain and crew made a true effort for us to see many whales! A great day at sea!

Cassius McGowan

18:46 26 Oct 24

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.

Steven Karole

19:51 25 Oct 24

Great day on the boat. Whales and dolfins!

N. Ceg

19:50 25 Oct 24

Saw whales, dolphins and a shark. Staff was wonderful and went out of their way to get extra viewing.

Gabrielle Gagliano

19:49 25 Oct 24

Gabriella Salvo

19:46 25 Oct 24

Bettie Majoros

21:06 24 Oct 24

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

Alyssa Pezzetta

02:46 24 Oct 24

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.

Christine donohue

18:34 23 Oct 24

Brett Dille

18:30 23 Oct 24

Kristin Magney

18:30 23 Oct 24

Saw whales within 10 minutes. Amazing experience!!!

TrainedToGo_JG

18:29 23 Oct 24

Incredible experience. We saw multiple whales, different fish and bird species. We even saw a few Dolphins toward the end of our tour.

Meir Friedland

02:36 23 Oct 24

Awesome!! Staff is nice and friendly. We saw Two whales and a LOT of dolphins. Highly recommend.

Joanne Myl

23:53 21 Oct 24

Such a great time!!

Annette Fox

21:48 21 Oct 24

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

Kathy Bingham

21:48 21 Oct 24

Excellent experience and staff. All were knowledgeable and super friendly! Great trip!!

Frayde Bidnick

21:37 21 Oct 24

Andrew Cohen

21:31 21 Oct 24

Crew was helpful, very well managed, boat team did a great job with keeping the boat near a whale.

Krystal Jarvis

00:16 21 Oct 24

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!

Dave Eames

23:06 20 Oct 24

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.

Ilene Rosen

20:18 20 Oct 24

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!

Amanda Lees

19:18 20 Oct 24

Great way to spend our 21st year together 2nd wedding anniversary !! Saw several hump back whales. BYOB
Get 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!

Liz Cecere

19:17 20 Oct 24

Such a great experience. I would highly recommend it. It was a great education and an amazing afternoon.

Kerin Halper

21:17 19 Oct 24

Amazing trip. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We saw both humpback whales and dolphins. I highly recommmend!

Melissa Bock

19:13 19 Oct 24

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!

Michael Crispin

19:06 19 Oct 24

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.

Peggy Dombrowski

18:41 19 Oct 24

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!! ❤️🐋🐋🐋🐋

Courtney Vernor

18:37 19 Oct 24

Had a blast and saw a whale up close! Tour guide was very informative, educated us about a lot of interesting whale facts!

Aimee S

14:25 16 Oct 24

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.

margo villanova

13:00 15 Oct 24

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.

Robert Sobczak

22:24 14 Oct 24

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.

David Radney

18:57 14 Oct 24

What a great experience today. We saw several whales and dolphins. I can’t wait to come back

Victoria Barrett

18:40 14 Oct 24

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!

Jillian Stokley

18:39 14 Oct 24

Great tour! Humpback whales, dolphins, and very informative guide.

Susan Billups

18:37 14 Oct 24

Amazing day - great crew! Highly recommended!

Rachael Heiss

00:34 14 Oct 24

Friendly crew, nice clean boat and we saw whales so I’m happy!

Sandy Campagna

23:24 13 Oct 24

Saw many whales

Matt Valentine

19:47 13 Oct 24

Great experience! Saw a ton of whales!

cory piening

19:47 13 Oct 24

Team was very friendly and attentive. Worked hard to help find the whales.

Nancylee Desamour

19:45 13 Oct 24

Bella Will

21:25 12 Oct 24

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.

Ava Lombardo

19:16 12 Oct 24

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.

Jason K

19:12 12 Oct 24

We saw dolphins and whales ! The crew was great ! Awesome time !

Sydnee Carr

19:12 12 Oct 24

Dana Coughlin

19:11 12 Oct 24

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!

Tamara Ramos-Sadel

20:18 11 Oct 24

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 ❤️

Sinead Holmgren

19:35 11 Oct 24

Fantastic day out. Awesome experience. Will be back

Annica Holmgren

19:29 11 Oct 24

mike b

18:55 11 Oct 24

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….

robert boschi

18:54 11 Oct 24

Omg!!!!! Seeing so many dolphins and whale more than 25 times with big tail showing hitting water !!! So kool! 😁yay !!!! Great time !

Sara Allen

23:02 09 Oct 24

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!

Sandy Sawicki

22:57 09 Oct 24

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.

Joan Wolf

20:41 07 Oct 24

Ceil Karafky

11:11 07 Oct 24

Kevin Northcutt

23:58 06 Oct 24

Great day: 4 Whales and dozens of dolphins. Absolutely incredible. And, the crew couldn’t be nicer. Highly recommend!

Тамара Михавко

19:17 06 Oct 24

Danny sivik

19:17 06 Oct 24

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.

Kristin Hartig

19:16 06 Oct 24

A lot of fun. We saw a lot of whales

Andrea Serafino

19:16 06 Oct 24

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!!!

Heather Hobbs

18:50 05 Oct 24

Jamie Kobus

18:46 05 Oct 24

saw a couple of whales and lots of dolphins

Pamela Grund

18:46 05 Oct 24

Kai Lindsey

18:46 05 Oct 24

it was great, we saw at least 4 whales!

Alicia Remus

18:43 05 Oct 24

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.

Fay McManus

19:31 04 Oct 24

Pleasant staff informative commentary
We saw a hundred dolphins and 3 different whales!

Christine Holl

19:29 04 Oct 24

Gordon J

19:28 04 Oct 24

Good day, several whales and dolphins!

Samantha Sheridan

19:25 04 Oct 24

Had a wonderful trip - friendly crew - knowledgable guide.

Steven Alvarez

19:25 27 Sep 24

We saw a humpback whale and he was very active!

Nicolas Colarossi

19:21 27 Sep 24

Christine R

19:12 19 Sep 24

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.

Taylor Tracy

18:30 18 Sep 24

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.

Alex Mendez

16:03 17 Sep 24

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! 🥳🥳

Catherine Baldwin-Johnson

15:32 17 Sep 24

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.

Steph Bendzak

11:40 17 Sep 24

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.

Becca Czyzewski

01:58 16 Sep 24

Jowita Jablonska

17:48 15 Sep 24

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!

Ruth Hollod

16:55 15 Sep 24

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!

Constance Rutledge

19:07 14 Sep 24

Beautiful day, saw whales & dolphins for long time. Relaxing, great narrator explaining the whales & dolphins natures. Def worth the trip.

Nicole Hannon

18:27 14 Sep 24

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!

Stephen Rodgers

18:26 14 Sep 24

Great tour. You can tell that they care about the whales and approach viewing them from a lens of sustainability and preservation.

Eman Mashali

18:26 14 Sep 24

Great experience 🤩

Kody Escudero

18:24 14 Sep 24

Beth Brofman

21:58 13 Sep 24

Saw whales and dolphins! Great trip.

CJ’s Adventures

18:58 13 Sep 24

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.

Tee Cee

18:52 13 Sep 24

Saw whales and lots of dolphins

Nipun Reddy Mareddy

18:49 13 Sep 24

Marianne Doc

18:47 13 Sep 24

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.

Susan Gorman

19:04 12 Sep 24

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.

Danielle Krohn

19:03 12 Sep 24

Jeff Wolmark

19:02 12 Sep 24

Saw a whale very close up. Great time

gordon kirby

20:58 11 Sep 24

Wonderful weather, whales and informative narration! Saw four different whales and a pod of 30 plus dolphin. Great time was had by all! Thanks.

Esther Rutter

20:03 11 Sep 24

Eileen Verde

19:05 11 Sep 24

Saw humpback whales and dolphins. A wonderful docent as well!

arianna ferraro

19:05 11 Sep 24

Karen Theer

19:04 11 Sep 24

Art Delevescovo

17:13 10 Sep 24

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.

deena chando

01:29 10 Sep 24

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!

Chris Burns

18:01 09 Sep 24

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!

Jared's Auto sales

17:52 09 Sep 24

Saw humpback whale and dolphins 🐬 good tour

milan dave

14:58 09 Sep 24

Zeke Perez

03:25 09 Sep 24

Wonderful experience! Friendly staff and comfortable boat. We’re spotted one humpback on our tour! Highly recommend.

Sherina John

21:56 08 Sep 24

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

Catherine Fitch

21:52 08 Sep 24

Great evening on the water with helpful naturalist. Saw more here than I did in Alaska!

Arthur K

21:52 08 Sep 24

Beautiful day for a boat trip. We saw a Whale off Manasquan and followed him back to Belmar. Thrilling!

Jeffrey Geizhals

21:52 08 Sep 24

Lance Morrow

23:47 07 Sep 24

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

Eileen

18:28 07 Sep 24

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!

Aimee Brash

16:39 07 Sep 24

Great day on the “Jersey Girl”. Crew and staff were courteous and informative. We saw a few whales and plenty of dolphins. Highly recommended.

roberto rosado

16:25 07 Sep 24

Awesome experience

Al Vincenzi

15:34 07 Sep 24

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.

Michael McLean

14:19 05 Sep 24

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.

Joseph Bilella

19:21 04 Sep 24

Fantastic well watching and experience so two whales and lots of dolphins. You will have a whale of a time.

James Rasmussen

19:19 04 Sep 24

Lots of fun. Got to see whales and dolphins.

Neal Ferrell

18:55 04 Sep 24

Alyssa Pecorelli

23:18 03 Sep 24

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.

Sankha roy chowdhury

22:23 03 Sep 24

It was an awesome tour with my 6yrs old kid, was lucky enough to find 3 Humpback whales and enjoyed thoroughly the sunset cruise

Nick Lin

01:54 03 Sep 24

Leslie Thompson

01:45 03 Sep 24

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!

Cecilia Kong

22:03 02 Sep 24

Got to see a pair of whales up close!

Toby Cinquemani

21:55 02 Sep 24

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.

Raina Cinquemani

21:54 02 Sep 24

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!

heather portaleos

01:33 02 Sep 24

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.

Sheila McCormick

00:16 02 Sep 24

Great experience, knowledgeable crew and naturalist made the most of our tour. Already planning to come back for another trip!

Mike Wang

22:24 01 Sep 24

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!

Marie Brand

21:53 01 Sep 24

Great service and crew. Nice to see the whales 🐋 and dolphins 🐬.

Michael Smith

21:49 01 Sep 24

B Simon

18:30 29 Aug 24

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.

Eugene Lopukhin

01:36 28 Aug 24

Tank you guys for a wonderful time and experience! Big thanks to Vinny for the outstanding hospitality! Eugene and Katya

hua huan

21:05 27 Aug 24

Isabel De Abreu

00:39 27 Aug 24

Gerry Krichevsky

21:42 26 Aug 24

Had a nice time.

Joel Chicantek

18:55 26 Aug 24

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, and
we will be coming back!

Chaim Mermelstein

18:51 26 Aug 24

Shore Blue

18:50 26 Aug 24

Amazing afternoon on the water with a wonderful whale siting. The naturalist on board is fabulous. Highly recommend!

Michael Derer

22:37 25 Aug 24

Had a fun time on the whale watching trip today. Breaching whale was a first for me.

Danielle Whalen

22:32 25 Aug 24

A great trip!! We found and followed a humpback🐋!! Crew was nice and our Marine specialist kept us well informed! Will definitely visit again!

22:30 25 Aug 24

22:29 25 Aug 24

22:27 25 Aug 24

16:15 24 Aug 24

A very beautiful place in the Atlantic Ocean and there are whales

Emily T

14:43 24 Aug 24

Amazing experience! Staff were very kind and informative. Would definitely go again!

Clifford W

02:52 24 Aug 24

Mark O'Brien

22:42 23 Aug 24

Great sunset whale watch! Crew is fantastic and informative!

Kevin O'Brien

22:37 23 Aug 24

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.

Custom Wheels

22:32 23 Aug 24

Wasefa Karimbaksh

22:30 23 Aug 24

Amazing!!! Totally worth it. Staff members are super nice and friendly. We got to see the whale play and it was a smooth ride

Donna Doherty

19:28 22 Aug 24

Great trip. Saw 1 whale break the surface of the water several times. Very educated staff & they move the boat for the best view.

S S

18:49 22 Aug 24

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.

Kaza Sameer

18:45 22 Aug 24

Great time! Knowledgeable staff! Definitely got to see whales. Would recommend

Debanshu Majumdar

18:44 22 Aug 24

Had a great tine.

Alison Stanton

18:40 22 Aug 24

guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and we were thrilled to see a humpback whale so close to new york city !!

Tricia Swiss

16:24 21 Aug 24

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!

joanne lackett

01:05 21 Aug 24

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.

gerry Krichevsky

21:54 20 Aug 24

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.

Christopher Coolidge

21:52 20 Aug 24

Alexander Mosesson

21:47 20 Aug 24

Super dooper great time. I will tell all my friends about it.

Gabrielle Skinner

20:13 20 Aug 24

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.

Lori Bercovicz

22:00 19 Aug 24

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!

Johanna Zhu

19:40 19 Aug 24

Rhonda Marsh

19:25 19 Aug 24

Great day! We saw at least 2 whales and dophin and a school of stingray. Very enjoyable!

Olivia Caruso

19:20 19 Aug 24

Staff on the boat were amazing! They taught you a lot about whales! Great experience!!

Tiffany Weir

19:20 19 Aug 24

Tracy Fascia

23:20 18 Aug 24

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!!

Mike Osborne

17:06 18 Aug 24

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.

Debbie Cabrera

14:39 18 Aug 24

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.

Lisa Kazman

20:49 17 Aug 24

Great experience. People are awesome!

Kiara Kahan

19:48 17 Aug 24

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!

Mary Seponosky

19:47 17 Aug 24

V B

19:47 17 Aug 24

Brenda Sharer

20:37 16 Aug 24

Friendly crew. Great trip! Thank you for making it a great experience

Lisa Auerbach

20:08 16 Aug 24

Staff was great. Saw whales and dolphins and had a great day at sea.

Diana Laurie

20:07 16 Aug 24

Great tour! We saw a humpback whale, as well as several dolphins. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Dan Fleisher

20:07 16 Aug 24

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!!

JoAnn McGarry

20:06 16 Aug 24

Sophie Ishtar

20:02 15 Aug 24

Marie Hickey

19:04 15 Aug 24

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 !

marlene oconnor

19:03 15 Aug 24

Wonderful time! Great staff, very knowledgeable and great sittings!

Robin Palendrano

18:55 15 Aug 24

Donna Collings

18:50 15 Aug 24

Was An amazing day on the water and we did get to see a whale

Larry H.

02:12 15 Aug 24

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.

Jerry Zerns

01:15 15 Aug 24

Great crew, great info, great day.

Valerie Miller

19:43 14 Aug 24

1st time ever going and had a great relaxing time. It was a beautiful day. We saw 2 whales.

Brian Froelich

19:33 14 Aug 24

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.

Mike Carella

19:33 14 Aug 24

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.

Jennifer Bohach

18:41 13 Aug 24

sarah newman

18:41 13 Aug 24

Wonderful afternoon, staff really made it a great experience and we saw a whale!

Amanda Agiovlasitis

18:40 13 Aug 24

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!!

Geo Padilla

18:40 13 Aug 24

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.

Julie Tobias

18:40 13 Aug 24

Naomi Chen

05:36 11 Aug 24

We didn't see any dolphins today but we did see whales. The kids had a great afternoon.

Lisa Petch

03:15 11 Aug 24

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!

Lily Nguyen

16:55 07 Aug 24

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.

Melanie Fabiani

15:49 07 Aug 24

The crew is awesome! Would get a season pass if I could!!!! Water whales and dolphins! The absolute BEST!!!!

Joe

03:38 07 Aug 24

so many whales

John Bennett

16:29 06 Aug 24

This was a fun experience for the whole family. The crew was friendly and we were able to see Humpback Whales!

Sue Puliafico

01:47 06 Aug 24

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!

Alexandra Trezza

19:27 05 Aug 24

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!

Anthony Donovan

19:27 05 Aug 24

Ian McClain

19:25 05 Aug 24

The crew did a great job.

Sarah Nelson

19:23 05 Aug 24

It was awesome! Saw two whales and learned a lot about them from the naturalist.

Raymond DiGregorio

13:34 03 Aug 24

The whales put on a show. They were right next to the boat for pretty much the entire time we were out there!

vivek chandrakumar

02:35 03 Aug 24

We had a wonderful time in this tour. Young Humpback whale around 30 ft was fantastic.. thank you Jersey Shore whale watching Tours🙏🙏

Yvonne Venezia

21:33 02 Aug 24

We had a great tour, with a grand finale of whale feeding.

Arturo Vasquez

21:32 02 Aug 24

Great experience with our kids . I highly recommend it

adrienne coppola

21:30 02 Aug 24

Great experience!!! Whale was very entertaining and Danielle and Brook were great!

Lee DeFreitas

21:30 02 Aug 24

Gocool N Co

21:35 31 Jul 24

Fantastic experience..

Taters Mom

21:34 31 Jul 24

Lee Morreale

21:32 31 Jul 24

Great job, friendly crew, fun times had by all! Whale 295 was amazing!

Laura S

21:31 31 Jul 24

Awesome ride! Great information and education, amazing views of whales and dolfins!!!

Mathangi Swaminathan

16:07 30 Jul 24

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.

Kelly Guerrero

01:47 30 Jul 24

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!

R D

22:04 29 Jul 24

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

GORDITOHG

22:03 28 Jul 24

July 28th at 3pm we watched 3 whales it was amazing the original 🚢 breakdown but they have spare 🚢 highly recommended

Lisa halpin

22:01 28 Jul 24

The crew as very friendly
And full of information. And we saw whales and tails.

Matt

22:00 28 Jul 24

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

katie

21:59 28 Jul 24

Fun experience!!

cheryl russo

21:59 28 Jul 24

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!!

Lisa Besser

01:22 28 Jul 24

Unforgettable day! The breaching whales so close to the boat was a real thrill. What an awesome experience! Thank you!

Richard Hatter

23:40 27 Jul 24

Great worthwhile experience! Amazing boat and crew. Saw three humpbacks and learned so much about ocean ecosystems. Highly recommend!

Jeanne Schneider

22:34 27 Jul 24

Had a fantastic whale watch trip Friday 26 from 3-6pm saw lots of activity 😊

patricia barger

22:13 26 Jul 24

Great trip, saw lots of whales, crew was very friendly. We'll definitely come again

Veronica Kauffman

22:13 26 Jul 24

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.

Doreen Russo

22:13 26 Jul 24

Awesome trip! We saw alot of whales.

alisha meyers

22:13 26 Jul 24

Saw : whales ! Super cool one flopped right in front of us ! Will be back

Maddy C

22:12 26 Jul 24

Stacy Dolan

00:22 24 Jul 24

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!!!

pamela bogoniewski

21:07 23 Jul 24

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.

Billy Miller

20:28 23 Jul 24

Great time! Very well informed, saw a few whales and many dolphins! Would recommend this tour to everyone as they also support whale conservation!

Klothes Box

20:19 23 Jul 24

Erin Holden

14:38 22 Jul 24

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!

Nicholas Tripod

14:42 21 Jul 24

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.

Elizabeth Tripod

14:12 21 Jul 24

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.

Jasmine Purdue

03:44 21 Jul 24

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!

Rachel Bobitka

23:22 20 Jul 24

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 👌

Hillary Leonard

22:37 20 Jul 24

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!

Heribert Blach (Heri)

22:25 20 Jul 24

Great trip! Saw a whale very close to the boat. Awesome

Robyn Udell

20:47 20 Jul 24

Donna Black

02:24 20 Jul 24

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.

Stephanie Oliveira

22:09 19 Jul 24

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!!

Herbert Richardson Jr

22:04 19 Jul 24

First timer. Didn’t think I was gonna see any whales. We ended up seeing quite a few! Awesome experience!

Peter Ogbonna

22:03 19 Jul 24

The experience was very cool. The staff was great and the lady was very knowledgeable about the whales. Very nice time. Definitely recommend

Springflowers Springflowers

19:35 18 Jul 24

Blue Corduroys

19:34 18 Jul 24

Vinnie Dagostino

19:28 18 Jul 24

Great trip! Lots of whales !

Nancy Eggert

19:27 18 Jul 24

We saw about 4 or 5 whales and a bunch of dolphins. Enjoyed the cruise.

Janice Zdyrski

11:57 18 Jul 24

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.

John Heavener

20:21 16 Jul 24

Soooo worth it!

Alex Nutt

20:18 16 Jul 24

Lots of amazing whales! The person announcing and directing and teaching about the whales was fantastic. 100% recommend. Very exhilarating!

Dave Kujan

20:17 16 Jul 24

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.

Lorraine McCartney

20:16 16 Jul 24

Such a great time! Awesome staff! Great captain!

Kelly Fritz

20:15 16 Jul 24

Second time taking the tour. Always a great time! This will be a yearly event for me in the summer.

Heh Shsks

20:28 15 Jul 24

Luis DeMatos

20:28 15 Jul 24

Great trip with friendly knowledgeable staff and got to see the whales.

Shirley Smallwood

20:27 15 Jul 24

Experience was amazing crew very professional had a great time 😀

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05:55 08 Jul 24

It was my first whale watching experience, got to see a humpback whale and a shark.
It was an amazing experience !

Sofie

23:30 07 Jul 24

It was amazing we had a great time and day it was fun Thank u

Nyasia Martinez

23:07 07 Jul 24

First time whale watching had an amazing experience and got some great videos. Would 100% recommend

Gigi D.

23:05 07 Jul 24

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.

Boogie Built

23:02 07 Jul 24

Unbelievable experience! Loved every moment, very informative as well. Whales, dolphins, sharks and fish. Will most definitely be back with friends!

Dakota Pierson

17:19 05 Jul 24

Such a fun experience, we got lucky and saw so many whales on our tour. Will definitely be doing this again!

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18:42 02 Jul 24

The captain guaranteed whales and we saw one! Such a captivating sight. Danielle was very informative.

Marjorie Emond

18:38 02 Jul 24

Lori Nitschke

18:36 02 Jul 24

Great day trip - and we saw a whale breach!

Rachana Sheth

18:35 02 Jul 24

Sean DeCoursey

02:49 02 Jul 24

Nishi Riyas

19:21 01 Jul 24

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.

Kelly Singleton

19:14 01 Jul 24

Great day on the water. Saw 4 whales and dolphins! Great crew. Would definitely recommend!

Kathleen Rennie

19:13 01 Jul 24

Huge fan of Jersey Shore Whale Watch. Great trip today! Saw four whales, lots of dolphins and a fantastic view of NYC skyline.

Jess Lowe

19:12 01 Jul 24

Saw so many whales and dolphins! Great experience!

Danielle Fodor

12:46 29 Jun 24

Nice crew fun day!

Mary Lou Squillace

20:38 28 Jun 24

Great crew! Danielle is so knowledgeable about the whales! Great trip !!

Juan Medina

19:49 28 Jun 24

Great vibes. Three employers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Will be returning for another adventure

jamie

19:49 28 Jun 24

Great day. Got to see a humpback whale. Lots of good information.

Logan Briggs

19:49 28 Jun 24

swifttalon3

19:48 28 Jun 24

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.

Michael Patterson

18:51 27 Jun 24

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.

Owen Marshall

18:51 27 Jun 24

Very fast and fun travel. Saw 3 whales and was very worth it. 100% recommend if you like the sea life

Linda “Linny” Marshall

18:50 27 Jun 24

Great people, Great experience!

charles coulter

18:49 27 Jun 24

It was a great experience got to see a few humpback whales

Dan Moncrief

18:48 27 Jun 24

We saw three humpbacks.

April Bennett

01:55 26 Jun 24

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. 🐳🌊🤗

Richard Thumann

13:29 23 Jun 24

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!!!

Reyad Alnader

00:22 23 Jun 24

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.

Maria Jose Romero

22:00 22 Jun 24

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.

Dylan Nickl

20:54 22 Jun 24

Highly recommend!! Staff was beyond friendly and knowledgeable.

Donna Cathcart

20:47 22 Jun 24

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.

Jillian Cathcart

20:42 22 Jun 24

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.

Riley Bonar

19:51 21 Jun 24

cinbils hunits

21:09 20 Jun 24

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!

Toniann Farinella

21:08 20 Jun 24

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 .

john kennedy

21:08 20 Jun 24

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.

lynn Nay Nay

12:06 17 Jun 24

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!

ben mornan

02:44 17 Jun 24

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.

Stephen M. Sagrestano

22:28 16 Jun 24

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.

Brian Fenner

20:29 15 Jun 24

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.

Caroline

20:23 15 Jun 24

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!

Christine Monaghan

20:22 15 Jun 24

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.

Mayra Tixi

20:20 15 Jun 24

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20:20 15 Jun 24

Raymond Snover

20:13 13 Jun 24

Had a good day on the water.

Caitlin Baker

19:33 13 Jun 24

Awesome experience!

Lisa Ferraro

19:22 13 Jun 24

Such a great time! Beautiful day, great staff and a couple of very active whales! Highly recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watch!

Kaelyn

20:01 11 Jun 24

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!

Joanne Wickey

19:59 11 Jun 24

Wonderful experience!

Debra Esola

19:58 11 Jun 24

Great trip! Very knowledgeable staff! Highly recommend!

Ryan Corcoran

19:56 11 Jun 24

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.

Ray Lord

19:55 11 Jun 24

Great time.

Christina McManis (Chrissy)

00:42 09 Jun 24

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.

R. Mali Elizabeth Sicard

23:45 08 Jun 24

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!

Judith Brower

22:15 08 Jun 24

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!!!!

Barbara Heimall

20:34 08 Jun 24

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!

Srinivas GV

20:32 08 Jun 24

Great experience! Was able to see whales & dolphins!

james casserly

20:31 07 Jun 24

Mckim u owe me big time

Adriana Giordano

20:26 07 Jun 24

Amazing people. Super clean boat. Saw so many whales!

Beth Thompson

20:23 07 Jun 24

Sharon Roche

15:16 07 Jun 24

Tori Meisch

15:16 07 Jun 24

Kids loved it … crew was super kind and accommodating… great time for all!

Kelly Crowe

12:54 03 Jun 24

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.

Lyndsie Thomas

00:44 03 Jun 24

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.

Ben Cahill

21:05 02 Jun 24

Lisa Strenkowski

21:04 02 Jun 24

The crew was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

alex green

21:04 02 Jun 24

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

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Oleksii Shnedovych

20:56 01 Jun 24

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

Anthony Pante

20:55 01 Jun 24

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!

anthony HEMINGWAY

20:50 01 Jun 24

The experience was awesome

Koury Bernard

17:58 01 Jun 24

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.

Gary Klotzko

15:43 01 Jun 24

Crew was great and although we didn't see any whales they gave us a voucher for a free trip. Great people

D C

20:12 31 May 24

Spotless vessel, super staff and breaching whales!! Highly recommended.

Carmine Morano

20:10 31 May 24

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.

Laura Paglia

20:10 31 May 24

We saw lots of dolphins and saw a young whale feeding for 10-15 minutes and he breached!!!

Theresa “Sunshine” Miles

20:05 31 May 24

We are looking forward to coming back next year loved the adventure🥰🙃

Lou Geiser

17:49 30 May 24

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)

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Elizabeth Kay

18:19 27 May 24

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 🐳🐬

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Dell Grillo

23:20 25 May 24

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❤️

John Stetz

19:11 25 May 24

We saw some great lunges and a lot of tail! Crew is super friendly and knowledgeable.

Gautam Jampana

19:06 25 May 24

Ar-Jay Ilao

07:47 05 May 24

Our journey was so bumpy and chilly but was all worth it. We saw couple of whales breaching and feeding. We went around May.

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15:39 08 Apr 24

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?

Daniel Bock

16:49 12 Jan 24

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!💙.🐋🐬🌊⛴️💙

Sue Tiwboonliang

16:46 26 Nov 23

It had a great time with my husband on my birthday. It was good experience. The crew is so nice. Excellent!!

Karen Myrick

21:15 25 Nov 23

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!

Treice B

21:13 25 Nov 23

So calming! The whales were beautiful and the staff warm and kind.

Phyllis Beard

21:12 25 Nov 23

It was great! The whales weren't cooperative, but the crew never gave up and we found one.

Amy Dundee

20:08 24 Nov 23

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.

Evan Ruane

20:01 03 Nov 23

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.

Krystina Natal

19:21 09 Oct 23

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!

Dina DiF

23:20 06 Sep 23

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.

Regina Pastor

20:37 18 Jun 23

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 🙂

Mayank Jain

20:53 01 Jun 21

Good experience. Saw a family of dolphins and a humpback whale. Last one hour could have been more resourceful. Overall a good trip.

Katrina Brady

00:25 01 Jun 21

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!!

Nick Salerno

18:32 28 May 21

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.

Jeannie Devine

00:56 10 May 21

We had an awesome experience. We saw 2 humpback whales. Crew was great! Would highly recommend!

Kathy Mowczan

11:46 19 Apr 21

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.

Anna Bryce-McDonald

16:13 21 Nov 20

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.

Michael Monaghan

01:47 05 Nov 20

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.

Katie Allis

01:42 05 Nov 20

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.

marisa kos

14:40 24 Oct 20

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.

Lorraine Montecuollo

01:21 15 Oct 20

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.

Will Heyniger

19:57 13 Oct 20

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.

Alison Olker

19:34 13 Oct 20

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

Merry Brennan

02:16 06 Sep 20

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!

Joanne Zarnowski

23:56 28 Aug 20

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.

Stacey Murphy

20:41 18 Aug 20

Kelly O'Brien

12:22 21 Jul 20

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.

Harriette Doll

22:08 20 Jul 20

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.