Got a Day to Kill in New Jersey?
Go Find a Whale.
You delivered the load. The equipment is where it needs to be. The next pickup, concert, job or assignment isn’t until tomorrow.
Don’t spend your free day sitting in a hotel room.
Spend three hours on the Atlantic Ocean instead.
You May Never Have Planned This Part of the Trip
Sometimes work takes you somewhere you never expected to visit.
Maybe you’re hauling concert equipment into New Jersey.
Maybe you’re between loads.
Maybe your company sent you here for a job and suddenly you’ve got an afternoon with nowhere you need to be.
That could be the perfect time to cross something off your bucket list.
See the Atlantic Ocean From a Completely Different Point of View
Jersey Shore Whale Watch sails from Belmar, New Jersey aboard the Jersey Girl,
a large passenger vessel built for exploring the Jersey Shore.
Wild Whales
See humpback whales and other marine life in their natural environment. Every trip is different.
Dolphins & Wildlife
Dolphins, sharks, seabirds and other ocean wildlife can appear when you least expect it.
The Atlantic Ocean
If you’re visiting from inland America, simply getting out onto the Atlantic can be an experience you’ll remember for years.
Tomorrow You’re Back to Work.
Today, Go Find a Whale.
You can spend the afternoon scrolling through your phone in a hotel room,
or you can come home with a story nobody expected.
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never planned.
In New Jersey for Work?
We’ve welcomed travelers who suddenly found themselves with a few unexpected hours to explore.
✓ Long-haul and regional truck drivers
✓ Concert and touring crews
✓ Equipment haulers
✓ Production and event crews
✓ Traveling technicians and contractors
✓ Business travelers with a free afternoon
✓ Anyone who suddenly has a day off near the Jersey Shore
If This Might Be Your Only Time, Make It Count
General admission is available, but if this is a once-in-a-lifetime stop,
consider upgrading to one of our premium seating options and enjoy some of the best views aboard the Jersey Girl.
This isn’t about finding the cheapest thing to do.
It’s about doing something worth remembering.
Easy to Fit Into an Unexpected Free Day
Departure: Belmar Marina, Belmar, New Jersey
Typical Whale Watch: Approximately 3 hours
Same-Day Reservations: Often available when space remains
Onboard: Indoor seating, outdoor viewing areas, restrooms and snack bar
Premium Seating: Available on many departures
What’s Swimming Off New Jersey Today?
Most people have no idea what’s happening just a few miles from the beach.
You never know what’s going to surface.
You’re Already in New Jersey.
The Atlantic Ocean is right here.
Come see what’s out there.
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Jersey Shore Whale Watch • Belmar Marina • Belmar, New Jersey