September 28 Whale Watching Trip Report – Jersey Girl
September 28 Whale Watching Report We set out at 12:30 p.m. with 75 passengers on board the Jersey Girl under clear skies and unlimited visibility — a truly stunning late September day. Our first whale appeared off the Essex Sussex Hotel near Sea Girt Reef, a well-known fishing spot where baitfish often gather in the […]
2 whales, eagles and osprey Saturday, September 27 Jersey Girl
What a Whale of a Day off Belmar, Spring Lake, and Manasquan! We started the morning right at the dock with a breathtaking flyover by an American Bald Eagle. Just minutes later, two Ospreys were spotted on the Avon side of the inlet as we set out on the Jersey Girl. The multimillion-dollar yacht slipped […]
Weekend update sept 27,28 jersey Girl
Subject: Don’t Miss the Whales This Weekend – Book Now! Hi [First Name], If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to join us on the Jersey Girl, this weekend is it! The whales have been very active the past few weeks, and Saturday looks absolutely beautiful for a trip. Sunday also looks good, though […]
Jersey Shore Whale Watch – Trip Report, Friday, September 19
Jersey Shore Whale Watch – Trip Report, Friday, September 19 Whales seemed to be everywhere today! From early in the morning, we had sightings along Belmar Beach—some just 2 miles offshore, and others as close as 50 yards from the sand. We knew it was going to be a great day the moment we left […]
whale Watching trip report New Jersey September 18 Jersey Girl
Trip Report – Thursday, September 18 The skies cleared right on schedule, giving us a perfect day on the ocean. We started our trip about two miles off the coast of Belmar and headed south toward Manasquan Beach, where we encountered two humpback whales—one of them even breaching! Dolphins joined us along the way, […]
Jersey Shore Whale Watching – Trip Review, Saturday, September 13, 2025
Jersey Shore Whale Watching – Trip Review, Saturday, September 13, 2025 The peak of whale watching season in New Jersey is here, and Saturday, September 13th proved once again why September through November is the very best time to get out on the water aboard the Jersey Girl. With two spectacular trips departing from Belmar, […]
Whale Watching Report – Saturday, September 6, 2025 Two trips, both with Whales
Whale Watching Report – Saturday, September 6, 2025 Today was an exciting day on the water with both our morning dolphin trip and midday whale watch heading out before the storms rolled in. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the late trip due to the forecast, but the two trips that did run gave our passengers […]
September 4, 2025 Whale Watching Report – Jersey Girl
September 4, 2025 Whale Watching Report – Jersey Girl Today’s trip aboard the Jersey Girl was led by our longtime naturalist, Dr. Danielle Browne, who has been narrating our tours for all eight seasons of Jersey Shore Whale Watch. With her deep knowledge and passion for marine life, passengers were in great hands as we […]
September 3, 2025 Whale Watching Report – Jersey Girl
September 3, 2025 Whale Watching Report – Jersey Girl What an exciting day on the water! Today’s trip aboard the Jersey Girl brought us close to an energetic humpback whale off the shores of Elberon Beach and Deal, New Jersey. Naturalist Brooke was the first to spot the whale, and from that moment on, the […]
September 1, 2025 Trip Report – Jersey Girl Whale watching tour
September 1, 2025 Trip Report – Jersey Girl Labor Day weekend brought us one of the most memorable trips of the season aboard the best whale watching boat in New Jersey, the Jersey Girl. At 110 feet long, with plenty of room for everyone to move comfortably between the two levels, she’s a beauty in […]