🐬 JERSEY SHORE WHALE WATCH TRIP REPORT — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Dolphins, Ocean Sunfish, and a Chilly November Adventure! 🐬🐟🌊
Saturday was a windy, chilly day aboard the Jersey Girl, but that’s November whale watching along the Jersey Shore! Bundle up, dress in layers, and get ready for an adventure. You never know what the ocean will have waiting for you!
We headed south toward Seaside Heights, where we’ve been seeing more whale activity recently. Unfortunately, we didn’t locate any humpback whales on this trip. Friday’s storm may have pushed them farther offshore or temporarily out of our usual searching areas. But we know they’re out there, and we’ll keep looking!
🐬 DOLPHINS! We encountered some active dolphins during our journey south, always a welcome sight and a favorite among our passengers.
🐟 THREE MOLA MOLA! The real highlight of Saturday’s trip was spotting three ocean sunfish, also known as mola mola!IMG_3806
Sandy pointed out the first one, which remained visible long enough for everyone to get a really nice look. Later, as we headed north, we spotted two more mola mola swimming together right alongside the bow!
Photos below by season pass holder Linda Ulack
I was so busy pointing them out to everyone that I completely forgot to get my camera ready. Sometimes you just have to enjoy the moment!
We’ve been seeing quite a few mola mola recently. These fascinating fish are among the heaviest bony fish in the world. They feed on jellyfish and other gelatinous animals, along with a variety of other marine creatures.
Despite the cold wind, it was a fun day exploring the ocean. Of course, we would have loved to see a humpback whale, but that’s the beauty of watching wildlife in its natural habitat. Every trip is different, and nothing is staged or predictable.
🐋 AND REMEMBER — YOUR WHALE WATCH IS BACKED BY OUR WHALE WATCH GUARANTEE!
We work hard to find whales on every trip, but these are wild animals, and Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate!
That’s why Jersey Shore Whale Watch offers our Whale Watch Guarantee. If we don’t spot a whale during your trip, you’re welcome to come back and try again during the same season for a small rebooking fee.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the excitement of seeing a humpback whale in the wild!
That’s our commitment to giving you the best possible whale watching experience.
🐋 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 — WE’RE HEADING SOUTH AGAIN!
Our next whale watching trip departs Belmar at 12:15 PM today! With recent whale activity appearing farther south along the Jersey Shore, we’ll be searching those waters again.
And remember, November is still whale watching season in New Jersey!
🚢 We’re sailing every weekend throughout November and into the first couple of weeks of December.
Our 115-foot Jersey Girl features a heated indoor cabin, satellite television with the NFL package, refreshments, and our newly licensed bar serving beer, wine, cocktails, hot chocolate, and Irish coffee while underway.
Come for the whales, enjoy the dolphins and other incredible marine life, and make a day of it with friends and family!
🎟️ Book your November whale watching adventure at www.whalesnj.com
Jersey Shore Whale Watch — Real Wildlife. Real Adventure. Every Trip Is Different!
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