Beautiful day, saw whales & dolphins for long time. Relaxing, great narrator explaining the whales & dolphins natures. Def worth the trip.
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!
Great tour. You can tell that they care about the whales and approach viewing them from a lens of sustainability and preservation.
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.
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.
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.
Wonderful weather, whales and informative narration! Saw four different whales and a pod of 30 plus dolphin. Great time was had by all! Thanks.
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.
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!
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!
Wonderful experience! Friendly staff and comfortable boat. We’re spotted one humpback on our tour! Highly recommend.
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
Great evening on the water with helpful naturalist. Saw more here than I did in Alaska!
Beautiful day for a boat trip. We saw a Whale off Manasquan and followed him back to Belmar. Thrilling!
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
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!
Great day on the “Jersey Girl”. Crew and staff were courteous and informative. We saw a few whales and plenty of dolphins. Highly recommended.
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.
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
Fantastic well watching and experience so two whales and lots of dolphins. You will have a whale of a time.
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.
It was an awesome tour with my 6yrs old kid, was lucky enough to find 3 Humpback whales and enjoyed thoroughly the sunset cruise
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!
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.
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!
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.
Great experience, knowledgeable crew and naturalist made the most of our tour. Already planning to come back for another trip!
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!
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.
Tank you guys for a wonderful time and experience! Big thanks to Vinny for the outstanding hospitality! Eugene and Katya
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, andwe will be coming back!
Amazing afternoon on the water with a wonderful whale siting. The naturalist on board is fabulous. Highly recommend!
Had a fun time on the whale watching trip today. Breaching whale was a first for me.
A great trip!! We found and followed a humpback🐋!! Crew was nice and our Marine specialist kept us well informed! Will definitely visit again!
Amazing experience! Staff were very kind and informative. Would definitely go again!
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.
Amazing!!! Totally worth it. Staff members are super nice and friendly. We got to see the whale play and it was a smooth ride
Great trip. Saw 1 whale break the surface of the water several times. Very educated staff & they move the boat for the best view.
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.
Great time! Knowledgeable staff! Definitely got to see whales. Would recommend
guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and we were thrilled to see a humpback whale so close to new york city !!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Great day! We saw at least 2 whales and dophin and a school of stingray. Very enjoyable!
Staff on the boat were amazing! They taught you a lot about whales! Great experience!!
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!!
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.
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.
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!
Great tour! We saw a humpback whale, as well as several dolphins. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
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!!
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 !
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.
1st time ever going and had a great relaxing time. It was a beautiful day. We saw 2 whales.
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.
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.
Wonderful afternoon, staff really made it a great experience and we saw a whale!
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!!
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.
We didn't see any dolphins today but we did see whales. The kids had a great afternoon.
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!
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.
The crew is awesome! Would get a season pass if I could!!!! Water whales and dolphins! The absolute BEST!!!!
This was a fun experience for the whole family. The crew was friendly and we were able to see Humpback Whales!
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!
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!
It was awesome! Saw two whales and learned a lot about them from the naturalist.
The whales put on a show. They were right next to the boat for pretty much the entire time we were out there!
We had a wonderful time in this tour. Young Humpback whale around 30 ft was fantastic.. thank you Jersey Shore whale watching Tours🙏🙏
Great experience!!! Whale was very entertaining and Danielle and Brook were great!
Awesome ride! Great information and education, amazing views of whales and dolfins!!!
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.
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!
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
July 28th at 3pm we watched 3 whales it was amazing the original 🚢 breakdown but they have spare 🚢 highly recommended
The crew as very friendlyAnd full of information. And we saw whales and tails.
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
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!!
Unforgettable day! The breaching whales so close to the boat was a real thrill. What an awesome experience! Thank you!
Great worthwhile experience! Amazing boat and crew. Saw three humpbacks and learned so much about ocean ecosystems. Highly recommend!
Had a fantastic whale watch trip Friday 26 from 3-6pm saw lots of activity 😊
Great trip, saw lots of whales, crew was very friendly. We'll definitely come again
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.
Saw : whales ! Super cool one flopped right in front of us ! Will be back
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!!!
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.
Great time! Very well informed, saw a few whales and many dolphins! Would recommend this tour to everyone as they also support whale conservation!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
I have been watching humpback whales from small boats and at close range. I have also been swimming with them in the DR, so my standards are pretty high. Jersey Shore Whale Watch did not disappoint. I booked the VIP seats for the Saturday, July 20th trip for my Mom & me. The crew was very kind & professional. We went out several miles to where JSWW has been seeing humpbacks lately. We saw 2 as soon as we approached the area. They were pectoral fin slapping. We stayed with these 2 large whales for several breathing cycles and I was able to get many nice photos of flukes and sadly those photos showed that one of the whales had a fishing lure & line attached. This is an all-too-common problem for whales and all marine life.I loved my trip and Mom and me will be back for another excursion in September!
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.
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!!
First timer. Didn’t think I was gonna see any whales. We ended up seeing quite a few! Awesome experience!
The experience was very cool. The staff was great and the lady was very knowledgeable about the whales. Very nice time. Definitely recommend
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.
Lots of amazing whales! The person announcing and directing and teaching about the whales was fantastic. 100% recommend. Very exhilarating!
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.
Second time taking the tour. Always a great time! This will be a yearly event for me in the summer.
It was my first whale watching experience, got to see a humpback whale and a shark.It was an amazing experience !
First time whale watching had an amazing experience and got some great videos. Would 100% recommend
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.
Unbelievable experience! Loved every moment, very informative as well. Whales, dolphins, sharks and fish. Will most definitely be back with friends!
Such a fun experience, we got lucky and saw so many whales on our tour. Will definitely be doing this again!
The captain guaranteed whales and we saw one! Such a captivating sight. Danielle was very informative.
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.
Great day on the water. Saw 4 whales and dolphins! Great crew. Would definitely recommend!
Huge fan of Jersey Shore Whale Watch. Great trip today! Saw four whales, lots of dolphins and a fantastic view of NYC skyline.
Great crew! Danielle is so knowledgeable about the whales! Great trip !!
Great vibes. Three employers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Will be returning for another adventure
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.
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.
Very fast and fun travel. Saw 3 whales and was very worth it. 100% recommend if you like the sea life
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. 🐳🌊🤗
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 .
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Such a great time! Beautiful day, great staff and a couple of very active whales! Highly recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watch!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!!!!
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!
Kids loved it … crew was super kind and accommodating… great time for all!
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.
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.
