Four Whales and Hundreds of Dolphins — October 14, 2026
What an afternoon aboard Jersey Girl! Our October 14 whale watching trip brought sightings of four whales and hundreds of dolphins, giving our passengers plenty of reasons to keep their eyes on the ocean as we explored the waters along the Monmouth County coastline.
We began with an elusive whale off Monmouth Beach. This first whale made us work for our looks, reminding everyone that watching wildlife means following the animals’ lead. Every encounter is different, and sometimes the search and anticipation become part of the experience. You never know exactly where the next whale will surface or what the next stretch of ocean will bring.
Our afternoon continued off Sea Bright, where we encountered a humpback whale. Seeing a humpback right here along the Jersey Shore is a powerful reminder of the wildlife living and traveling through our local waters. You do not have to fly across the country or head to a distant island for an opportunity like this. Today, it was happening off our own coastline.
Then came another highlight: two more whales together! Finding a pair added another exciting chapter to the afternoon and brought our total to four whales. From our first elusive sighting to the paired whales later in the trip, there was plenty to watch and plenty to talk about on the ride back.
And the dolphins certainly deserve their share of the spotlight.
Hundreds of dolphins were seen throughout the trip, adding movement and excitement between our whale encounters. A few groups even surfed and breached in the waves created by Jersey Girl. Watching dolphins ride those waves is a special experience, whether you are joining us for the first time or have spent many afternoons on the water.
Having both whales and dolphins on the same trip gave our passengers a wonderful look at how much wildlife can be found along the New Jersey coast. The whales were the headline, but the dolphins helped make the entire afternoon memorable.
Days like today are exactly why we love fall whale watching. Summer vacation may be over, but the wildlife watching season is still going. October continues to give us reasons to get out on the ocean, and today’s four whales offered a particularly good one.
If you have been meaning to join us, make this the fall you finally come aboard. Bring your family, invite a friend, and trade a few hours on land for an afternoon looking for wildlife along the Jersey Shore. Dress in warm layers, bring your camera, and remember to spend some time simply enjoying the view.
We depart from Belmar Marina in Belmar, New Jersey, aboard Jersey Girl. With our onboard naturalist helping passengers understand what they are seeing, every trip offers an opportunity to learn something about the animals sharing these waters.
Four whales. Hundreds of dolphins. Another memorable October afternoon.
Fall isn’t finished—and neither are we. Join Jersey Shore Whale Watch before the season slips away!
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