34 or more breaches Thursday photos
Ok so here are the photos, a couple are a landing where I missed the breach…
Thursday the most amazing whale watching trip photos Aug 18th 2022
So this must be peak whale watching season here in New Jersey. Book your trip now…
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Monday Aug. 15th Report 3 whales
Another great day whale watching a full boat, come out whale watch with the best whale…
Sunday Aug. 14th whale watching tour report photos
Sunday 8/14/22 Species Report 3 humpback whales! 🐋 And two smaller groups of dolphins I will…
Saturday August 13th report
5 whales! That is right 5 whales today a beautiful day on the ocean,very calm ocean…
Thursday August 11th trip report
https://youtu.be/yhMWU5IOB7c Thursday 8/11/22 Species Report 2 humpback whales 🐋 30 bottlenose dolphins 🐬 1 osprey 🦅…
Wednesday Aug. 10th trip report
We had a active lunge feeding whale today Wednesday Aug. 10th Wednesday 8/10/22 Morning Trip Species…
Saturday Afternoon whale watching report Aug. 6th 2022
We had another beautiful day at Whale WAtching Naturalist humpback whale off the Sandy Hook we…
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Thursday Whale Watching Trip was a 2 for!
Linda writes: What a day! As we were approaching the last bridge before we “head off…
2 trips Wednesday both successful
Early morning Dolphin/shark watching trip. Danielle saw a shark about 3 feet down in the water…
Monday whale watching trip report
We had a very active humpback whale today Monday August 1st.This has been our best season…
Sunday whale watching report
We had another successful whale watching trip once again we were off the sea bright Sandy…
Trip report Saturday July 30th Jersey shore whale watch
I knew today was going to be special as i was looking out at the ocean…
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Friday July 29th trip report
More info to follow here are a couple photos from todays close encounter I have heard…
Trip report July 27th
We had a new humpback whale today, a beautiful day with a pretty full boat. Joking…
Point Plesant Whale Watching trips Wednesday and Sunday
We have been seeing whales on all our trips from point pleasant so if you are…
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Saturday 4 different humpback whales and more
Linda writes the review today: A little girl on the boat had a shirt on that…
Friday afternoon 2 humpback whale and more breaching
Well there are those special days and this was one of them.The days where you think…
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Wednesday success continues whale and ospreys today
We had another great whale watching trip today Wednesday we are up in the Sandy Hook…
Wednesday success continues whale and ospreys todayRead More
Friday Dolphins Sharks and birds 2 hour morning tour special
This Friday we are going on a special morning tour looking for dolphins sharks and pelagic…
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Sunday whale watching trip success
We had a great and relaxing day watching a humpback whale off the coast of Avon…
Whales dolphins pelagic birds an amazing Saturday
Here are two iPhone photos by passenger Drew D. From Saturdays trip, great photos…
Plenty of dolphins today
What an absolutely beautiful day to go whale watching.: 80’s and mostly clear sky. We were…
Robert Johnson
18:41 19 Aug 22
Really great trip! Visiting from the UK and enjoyed both the boat ride with views of the shore and the amazing whales. The experience with the whales far exceeded our expectations. The crew were great and the commentary as we progressed on the trip was also very informative. Seating on the top rear of the boat was good, especially for the seniors we were with. Recommend arriving early (45min-1hr) as per their recommendation to ensure you can all sit together comfortably (we purchased general seating). I believe we got very lucky with one particular whale as we saw a LOT of breaching/flipping/rolling and were able to stay alongside over 40mins. The crew also dealt very professionally with a medical emergency when we were on board. Highly recommended
Dee Dee Elkins
17:58 19 Aug 22
Great day! We were lucky to see a young whale entertain us for 90 minutes. Belly rolls, flipper waves, jumping, tail wagging and more. Everything you would hope to see. This whale went above and beyond our expectations. The crew did a great job locating the whales quickly and the woman narrating was very informative. I'm sure this kind of day doesn't happen every day, but this crew kept us close enough but at a safe distance to really enjoy nature.
Edward Schofield
14:09 19 Aug 22
We had an awesome day .. my wife always said she wanted to do this .. staff was very friendly .. boat was super clean .. our pilot took us right to the Whale 🐋 .. gave us a lot of information about whales during our trip .. we got some great pictures .. would highly recommend this !!
Andrea Conway
01:28 19 Aug 22
Perfect day - loads of whale sightings - they really put on a show for us.
Bruce Bailey
00:36 19 Aug 22
Great crew!! Saw 2 humpbacks. They put on a big show for us. One guest had a medical problem, the captain rush back to port to meet an ambulance, crew tended first aid, the guest walked with the crew to the ambulance. AND we sailed back to see another humpback. My second trip and will be back. Great ship, smooth sailing. They put out extra effort here. See YouTube video. "Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tours"
miriam rapaport
23:58 18 Aug 22
was absolutely amazing. the crew goes all out to give everyone plenty of viewing.
Ian Grassie
23:34 18 Aug 22
What a great trip, we had one whale that put on a fantastic show three in total. The crew was great. We would definitely recommend Jersey Shore Whale watch. Great family afternoon.
Ken Schwarz
22:38 18 Aug 22
Cindy Dupree
19:51 17 Aug 22
Saw the humpbacks & learned about them as well! Brought our own refreshments aboard & had a great time!
Leslie Peterse
13:33 17 Aug 22
Absolutely beautiful. Saw 3 whales and the captain was wonderful, moving the boat around so everyone could see the whales. Great job and would recommend this to everyone.
Alison Benowitz Smith
10:43 16 Aug 22
The whole experience was great! We got there early, so we could pick the seats that we wanted. We sat on the top deck, which was perfect for the adults and kids. The boat ride was really nice and the three hours went by fast! Seeing the whales was an amazing experience. They also gave some background information/history about the whales and the area, which was great too. I highly recommend this tour!!
Jackie Urbish
00:50 16 Aug 22
Boat was clean, staff friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. This was our second time out saw whales both times out. Great trip
Yuhua Zhang
00:22 16 Aug 22
Great experience with Jersey Shore Whale Watching tour! We saw 3 humpbacks on Our trip! The naturalist on board was very knowledgeable. Will recommend to anyone want to see humpbacks up and close!
Raphael Fusco
00:13 16 Aug 22
V Ann
00:05 16 Aug 22
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE RIDE OUT! EVERYONE WAS FANTASTIC! ACTUALLY GOT TO SEE WHALES!
Joyce Mante
17:55 15 Aug 22
Who knew there were whales off of NJ? We had a fabulous time on our whale watch! The boat was clean and felt very safe. The crew was wonderful. Our naturalist was very informative and could be heard quite clearly (great PA system). She taught us about whales and kept us apprised of where "our" whale was and what it was doing. Definitely recommend this trip.
Greta C
14:14 15 Aug 22
Burl Covan
12:46 15 Aug 22
The staff were friendly. Nd accommodating ,the boat ride was smooth. The narrator is very informative and the experience was educational and fun. We had a good time and seeing whales was a highlight on our trip .
Desiree Forlini
12:24 15 Aug 22
Perfect tour! We saw whales on both sides of the boat. They made sure both sides were able to have a visual of them. The naturalist did a great job. I enjoyed the option to tip with payment but they did accept cash as well. Clean and spacious. Looking forward to going again.
Vee N
11:29 15 Aug 22
It was a comfortable, safe, picturesque and enjoyable outing. The crew was helpful and seeing whales in nature was amazing! My only suggestion is that they fly small, diff color flags on each side of the boat, and remind the guide/host to say where the whales are (what side of the boat they’re on) based on the colored flags. The host used military time to say where the whales were—and that was confusing. Other than that, I really enjoyed it.
Kevin Smith
01:31 15 Aug 22
Lauren Barone
23:55 14 Aug 22
So much fun! Great crew, very knowledgeable. Been on a few trips, Every time I’ve been we’ve seen whales!
Christina Hughes
23:54 14 Aug 22
It was a beautiful day and we saw three whales. It was an experience I will never forget. The whales were amazing and the ride out and back was nice. We will definitely be back.
Cheryl Pappa
23:50 14 Aug 22
It was a great experience, and wonderful day. JSWW was very organized from scheduling to docking, they made it an easy fun filled day.We saw 3 whales, breach, feed, and entertain us. There was an experienced naturaIist onboard who was very informative. I will most definitely return for another trip in the future. I highly recommend.
Sacred Walker
23:42 14 Aug 22
Deirdre Rodgers
23:33 14 Aug 22
Beautiful clean boat, professional and informative staff. We saw whales today! So awesome!
Aprel King
12:59 14 Aug 22
Sean McKenna
05:02 14 Aug 22
Nice boat ride and we saw the whales and NYC. Nice people on board as well.
Kathy A.
02:08 14 Aug 22
It was an awesome experience we were able to see 5 whales in total today.
Cathy Tier
00:40 14 Aug 22
Carolyn Craig
23:51 13 Aug 22
Amazing whales and a great ride..comfortable boat, nice crew, and lots of whales! Definitely recommend!
Jayne Brosonski
23:42 13 Aug 22
It was a beautiful day. I recommend it highly. If you are prone to getting sea sick be prepared.
Gina Triano
23:36 13 Aug 22
The workers are all very nice. It was a great trip. We were able to see about 15 dolphins. I would definitely go again! Also, I will definitely refer jersey shore whale watching to anyone that wants to go dolphin or whale watching
M G
12:56 13 Aug 22
Staff was very present, boat was clean and well maintained. We went out on time, we seen a large amount of dolphins, the girl giving us the information over the speaker was very informative and helpful. Would go again!
Andy Morris
01:48 13 Aug 22
Amazing to see Humpbacks, Minke whales, hammerhead shark, and stingrays within 2 miles of the NJ coast. I spotted more whales here than in the San Juan Islands on the NW coast! Arrived early to secure seat on 2nd level.
Areta Sargentini
01:37 13 Aug 22
We had a wonderful experience. We saw three humpback whales and spent a generous amount of time watching them feed. However, the boat ride was so lovely that the trip would have been worth it even if we had not been lucky enough to see the whales!
jill dowd
00:07 13 Aug 22
If you want to see whales this is the ship to go on. Very friendly and informative. They have snacks and drinks you can buy along with shirts.It was very clean also. I had an awsome day with the crew. Would definitely go back again. Bill and Danielle along with the captain where wonderful. Just can't say enough about them
Troy Ebner
23:39 12 Aug 22
Wonderful experience!!Saw 4 whales!!!Tour guide knew exactly where the whales were and was very informative!!
Nabil Islam
23:33 12 Aug 22
Dylan Myers
19:00 12 Aug 22
Saw whales almost immediately. Got really close up as well.
Danielle Bonk
15:24 12 Aug 22
Fantastic experience for our family!!!! Took our 2 boys, /ages 3&5, for the 3 hour tour and they loved it!!! The staff is really cool and super knowledgeable about whales and marine life. Nice ride out to the area where we saw a gorgeous humpback whale! Brought our own sandwiches and you can bring a cooler with drinks if you want but they do have snacks and drinks there and a nice amt of tables below. We also got some great tiedye merch!!! Highly highly recommend.
Sonja H
01:59 12 Aug 22
We went Wednesday the August 10th with 3 generations and a total of 8 people. It took a long time to find one whale #259 and although he hung out with us we didn’t get a great show. The environmentalist was knowledgeable and passed along a decent amount of information. For a 3 hour boat ride the snack bar was lacking. Overall, we got good pictures and has a peaceful time. The 12, 6, and 2.5 year old had a great time! Pricey, but worth it.
Joseph Scully
00:53 12 Aug 22
Kristina Mendez
00:21 12 Aug 22
Such a great time and so cool to get to see whales near where we live! The whole experience was top notch!
Julianne Borg
16:45 08 Aug 22
We had a great time. We saw humpback whales and being out on the ocean was lovely.
Dana Estey
02:06 08 Aug 22
We had a great experience with Jersey Shore Whale Watching. We enjoyed the views on the boat ride and we're so thrilled to watch a whale feed for about 30 minutes. The boat was clean and served food too. Would highly recommend!!
Joey Gibson
17:37 07 Aug 22
This was in the top 10 of things I've done in my life. We saw a total of 5 humpback whales and one minke whale. My 5 year old was amazed by the whales. I was able to capture some great pictures during this tour. The naturalist provided so much information about each whale we saw, how the whales live out their lives, their diet, their travels and so much more. I would come back to the area just to do this tour again.
Joann Amandeo
12:06 07 Aug 22
Theresa Daniel
04:57 07 Aug 22
Very friendly people! The owner and staff are always attentive to people on the boat. It's super clean! Refresheners and food are sold if you forget your food.
judi connors
02:40 07 Aug 22
Everyone on board was great . We had a magnificent day ! We were able to see whales just a few minutes off shore , it was better than we anticipated. We will definitely be back and soon! Thank you!
Cathy Farmer
00:03 07 Aug 22
Wonderful experience. Terrific crew, especially the driver, the captain and the naturalist. We saw 1 minke whale and 4 humpbacks, simply wonderful and exciting.
Meredith Sferra
23:56 06 Aug 22
The whale we watched was amazing. The weather coming back causes some very rough seas, though not the fault of the captain.
Kellie Bakalian
23:47 06 Aug 22
Andrea Carolan
17:57 06 Aug 22
Had a fabulous time whale 🐳 watching. Saw two very active whales! As well as a couple other ones. Could not be happier with the boat and crew. Great day and will definitely do again
Julie Walsh
15:57 06 Aug 22
Great tour, we saw two humpback whales right near the boat. clCrew was very responsible and efficient, and the guide was a really knowledgeable marine scientist who made the tour even more interesting.
Cheryl Perrone
14:14 06 Aug 22
Great tour!!
D Johnson
12:38 06 Aug 22
Wonder- Filled Adventure of watching, SEEING and learning about whales! Beautiful people. Sincerely Professional Crew. DEFINITELY plan on returning with more friends to share this experience. It really was GREAT 😊
Misha Yoshida
01:46 06 Aug 22
Our trip was fantastic. Very informative and staff was so helpful and nice. My kids and i can't wait to go again. PSA....Don't use balloons anymore! They end up in the ocean way too often!
Mary Creteau
01:31 06 Aug 22
So much fun today whale watching on the Royal Miss Belmar through Jersey Whale Watch. A wonderful first boat and whale adventure for our 2 and 4 year old grandchildren!! The boat, crew and naturalist are top notch. The whales were plentiful and put on quite a show. We had a perfect day!!! Highly recommend!!
Prabu M
00:02 06 Aug 22
We totally enjoyed the tour. The captain positioned the boat close to the whales for a great view! The staff was very friendly and the boat was well maintained. Wonderful experience.
Michael Rubacha
23:42 05 Aug 22
They did a great job. Saw at least four whales.
Joseph Fego
23:38 05 Aug 22
Had an amazing trip! Saw 4 whales, 1 minke and 3 humpbacks. Saw pair of humpbacks feeding, breaching several times. Amazing experience!
Gabrielle Rosenberg
23:38 05 Aug 22
So amazing! Really fun! Nice crew! Educational - a beautiful day!
maureen tocci
11:52 05 Aug 22
Kristen Gunsiorowski
00:45 05 Aug 22
Susan Chenoweth
23:35 04 Aug 22
This was an AMAZING experience for my family to participate in. We saw whales right away and they were so close. The staff were friendly and knowledgable and the boat was very clean. Definetly a great experience that my kids will never forget.
Jennifer Rosco
21:54 04 Aug 22
What a great day trip! The crew and boat were super nice and we throughly enjoyed the trip. We saw quite a few dolphins, some fish and one crab! There was plenty of space on the boat and the view of the coast line was beautiful!
Frank Miller
17:36 04 Aug 22
Great trip and mission accomplished! Captain, crew, and naturalist staff are excellent. Thank you. Definitely recommend and we plan to go again.
Candace McKay
16:41 04 Aug 22
I went on the whale watching tour this week. We saw one very active whale and many stingrays. The crew were very professional and it was great being out on the ocean. The naturalist was fantastic. I look forward to going out again in the Fall.
LJ Klo
02:24 04 Aug 22
Pros: we saw a humpback whale & stayed with it for a good amount of time - crew is very nice - the naturalist was greatCons: the boat is a bit datedI'll be back!
Jeff Christian
00:57 04 Aug 22
We had a great day on the water alongside dozens of dolphins, as well as cow-nosed rays. Highly recommend ed!
Carlton Dobovich
00:52 04 Aug 22
Emilee Kuznetsov
00:20 04 Aug 22
The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, and we were lucky enough to see quite a few dolphins and other creatures!
Joanne McMichael
23:42 03 Aug 22
Excellent whale watching experience! Saw whales and other sea life during a smooth boat ride. Having a Naturalist on board really added to the experience! Overall a very enjoyable few hours.
Terry Tiernan
23:35 03 Aug 22
The whale watching adventure did not disappoint. We were brought to an area where we watched the whale feeding and doing water acrobatics. Wonderful, knowledgeable staff answered all questions and were very accommodating. We will definite return for another round of whale watching!! Highly recommend this wonderful day adventure!!!
The Power Of Truth
23:35 03 Aug 22
Awesome
Naika Rodriguez
23:36 02 Aug 22
It was a great experience. The whole crew was very nice and knowledgeable. We were able to see a Humpback whale, so we were very happy.
Debbie Bogstahl
00:53 02 Aug 22
It was a magical experience. The naturalist was knowledgeable, and we spent an hour watching the whale.
Yvette Garner
19:23 01 Aug 22
We went on the whale watch on Friday, 7/29/22 and had a great time! The crew was very friendly and informative. We saw dozens of dolphins and one very curious humpback whale. The boat was well equipped with an air conditioned space to escape the heat, and plenty of seating outdoors. 5+ stars! Great family outing!
Pinakin Patel
13:39 01 Aug 22
We sudden planned a trip to see if we can catch any whales but we saw three different Humpback whale. We absolutely enjoyed our time. It was Wonderful experience and great time. We all loved it and will plan it again. The crew were so nice, helpful and shared knowledge and experience with us, it was quite exciting. Thank you to everyone from Jersey Shore Whale Watch (Bill) for making our experience a memorable one.
Benjamin Palombi
23:35 31 Jul 22
Awesome day! Great staff we saw #94 a few times today ❤️ Thanks for hosting this experience
Scott Wolman
23:22 31 Jul 22
Reasonably priced, very flexible. If you don’t see whales, you get a free do over. They do a great job searching for the whales, and once they find them, do an even better job of insuring a lot of viewing time from all angles. Highly recommended.
Lisa Fritz
11:58 31 Jul 22
Perfect way to celebrate my 60 th birthday! Crew was great ,the boat was scrubbed very clean before we got on . The marine biologist was so informative ! We saw 2 whales which was incredible!!! Can’t wait to go again !!
Gordon Kunkle
00:01 31 Jul 22
Ute Beckmann
23:56 30 Jul 22
We booked the boat trip spontaneously and we were lucky to experience an awesome whale watching boat ride on a Saturday afternoon.The boat visited two whale watching sides and on the second stop we spotted 5 different whales who were feeding in the shallow water.The staff was great in identifying the whale, as well as explaining their behavoir.I highly recommend Jersey shore whale watching.
Poopak M
22:52 30 Jul 22
It was a fun whale watching trip!!
Natalie Bachina
18:05 30 Jul 22
Our first trip happened to be on a very foggy day and we didn't see the whales. The company gave us a free ticket for another trip, which we used the next day and it was the best trip we could have hoped for! The whale was so close to the boat you could almost touch it. It didn't want us to leave! Just wanted to play. It felt like we were in a nature documentary. For the first time I noticed that the whale's blowhole looks exactly like human nostrils. I then read an article describing the whale species evolution from a deer-like land mammal and how the nose migrated to the back of the body to allow for aquatic lifestyle.
Charles Rocca
09:57 30 Jul 22
Enjoyed the trip due to the experienced and wonderful crew. Great value and yes, there are whales off the Jersey shore as we saw them ourselves.
David Percival
01:57 30 Jul 22
Trip was disappointing in that we didn’t find any whales but the trip was a pleasant cruise and the crew were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely try again.
John Templeton
00:41 30 Jul 22
had a very enjoyable and relaxing boat ride. the crew was very friendly, courteous and socialable. we plan on returning for either another whale watch or perhaps the sunset or astronomy boat trip
Carol Templeton
00:34 30 Jul 22
we had a very fun afternoon and a relaxing and enjoyable boat trip. the crew did their best to make us comfortable. we definitely want to take another trip again this summer
Anne L
23:51 29 Jul 22
I really enjoyed the whale watching trip, we saw lots of dolphins and a humpback whale, staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, boat was clean, overall a wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend taking this trip
Beanny Crane
23:40 29 Jul 22
We enjoyed our trip despite the fog, looking forward to another. Everyone was friendly and professional.
patrick seaward
17:48 29 Jul 22
What a fantastic day we had. Saw 2 whales breach and stayed observing them for a long time. Very lucky. Crew were excellent. Friendly and inormative about the whales and their environment. Would definitely recommend. Thanks.
Deby Reese
00:15 29 Jul 22
We all know what rough times, higher costs and lack of personnel is doing to our leisure activities. It is easy to overlook that somethings just are not the way we might expect. I attempted to call and text to ask questions about a Whale Watching trip as a surprise for my husbands birthday. I never received a call or text to answer my questions. I wound up purchasing VIP tickets as a special treat. I'm not looking to blame anyone, but it is easy to feel duped when you find out that you paid for VIP tickets and the people sitting on either side of you paid the regular price, what special benefit did I recieve for spending more than I should have. Nothing VIP about that. Trish was a true professional explaining the life of whales, unfortunately 4 Hours on the boat and we saw 1 whale. I tried to take pictures but because I'm short, I got pictures of the back of peoples heads and did not actually get to see the only whale that appeared. The boat hovered in the same area in hopes that the lone whale would resurface, it didn't. Got back to port later than expected and missed our dinner reservations. The seating is cramped and uncomfortable, no communication from the bridge and absolutely no communication was provided regarding safety issues or the location of life vests were discussed or announced. That is just wrong.
Diane Thomas
00:52 28 Jul 22
Service always top notch on this vessel! Captain and Crew are informative and Super helpful every time!!
margo villanova
12:28 27 Jul 22
A perfect whale watching trip. The crew is professional and knowledgable. Our naturalists did a great job. The boat is very comfortable and clean. I was able to find good seating and viewing areas. We encountered whale 250 and followed it along for quite a whale. Saw spouts, diving, etc. A great trip.Also it was fun gliding under the open draw bridges toward the sea.
Laura Salonia
03:07 27 Jul 22
Delivered what was promised. The crew was friendly and professional. The boat was very clean!
janet jimenez
16:31 24 Jul 22
Great experience. I never knew about the whale watching trip. The crew is knowledgeable, fun and profesional. We saw 4 whales and many dolphins. Made unforgettable memories.
Brian
03:35 24 Jul 22
An extraordinary experience watching the beasts of the sea in live added with cheerful crew and marine researcher shakira.
Diana Perez
02:50 24 Jul 22
We were a group of 9. We saw. 4 whales bunch of dolphin. Very I'm formative. The crew was great.
joann medina
01:48 24 Jul 22
We had lots of fun! Seen dolphins, sting rays, 4 Humpback whales, breathe taking! Great family outing!
Ms. Miller
00:10 24 Jul 22
This was a great experience! No wait to get on the boat and we saw 4 whales and some dolphins! Definitely recommend getting there early to get an outdoor seat but they also have indoor seating if you want to be out of the sun and will announce when there's something to see. All the staff was very nice and they had food and beverages to purchase on the boat. Lastly, I recommend purchasing tickets in advance as it was a packed boat.
Lisa Simpson
23:45 23 Jul 22
My family and I had a 1:15 tour booked for Friday the 22nd. We absolutely enjoyed our time. The crew were so nice. And the whales did not disappoint. We saw 2 humpback whales. One was kind enough to give everyone on the boat a little by jumping out of the water. We would definitely do it again. We had an awesome time. Thank you to everyone from Jersey Shore Whale Watch for making our experience a memorable one.
Michal Bailey
23:44 23 Jul 22
Had a wonderful time. I appreciated that when the Whales were on one side of the boat, they would turn the boat so that those on the other side could see them also. It was nice to hang out with the whales at their feeding ground. Appreciated the information provided by the sea mammal researcher. All together made for an enjoyable and educational experience.
Rob Martin
16:29 23 Jul 22
Great time!. Saw a ton of dolphins on the morning dolphin tour as well as a whale! Plus it's a nice boat with multiple bathrooms and an air conditioned indoor cabin with a snack bar, in case you didn't pack your own cooler.
Rahi Thaker
02:36 23 Jul 22
Amazing trip.
Debbie Cirringione
01:02 23 Jul 22
Very nice people. Saw 2 whales. Had a great time. Maybe a bit pricey.
Renee Tidaback
00:17 23 Jul 22
Excellent day on water watching 🐋 🐳 A+++++
Shirl Dorman
00:57 21 Jul 22
Beautiful 3-hour ride along the Jersey Shore, and as promised, they delivered. A solid 20-minute encounter with a humpback whale, actually Whale 250, as designated by Gotham Whale Watch, which has identified 257 whales to date. Thank you Jersey Shore Whale Watch.
Leslie Williams
00:50 21 Jul 22
Informative and a lot of fun. Well run and professional. Will recommend it and do it again.
Brett O'Donnell
23:54 20 Jul 22
We had a very positive experience. We did see a whale at the turn back point and the captain stayed an extra half hour to make sure everyone got the best experience possible...I do recommend it and if we are ever back in the area we will do it again....we failed to follow the detailed instructions to bring a cooler with drinks and sunscreen...our bad...the captain and staff were friendly and did a great job.
Keri Gerlach
23:39 20 Jul 22
It was Fabulous. The boat was clean and indoors is air conditioned. We saw dolphins and stingrays. Also some awesome birds. We took the 2 hour dolphin trip. Perfect for kids. Not to long.
Samantha Lynch
22:24 20 Jul 22
This was such an amazing trip!! As promised, we got to see a whale while he was feeding. So awesome! The boat was clean, comfortable, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning so much about humpback whales and other marine mammals! Definitely will be back soon!
Rob and Lisa Fanning
14:31 19 Jul 22
We are repeat customers, many times over, and many years over. Every trip is so different, so we look forward to coming back each time. Bill is great as is the crew of the boat and the naturalist! We learn something new every single trip. Looking for a fun adventure close to home? Definitely take a Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tour!!!!Photos are original by me (Lisa) and were taken from a Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tour.
Alie Flynt
11:19 19 Jul 22
We had a phenomenal experience with Jersey Shore Whale Watch! This was a lifelong dream of mine for my birthday and this company did not disappoint! We saw two gorgeous humpback whales lunge feeding, breaching, blowing, and just having a grand old day. We also saw so many dolphins, osprey, and even a shark! My kids had a blast (2 & 6) too. The naturalist was so knowledgeable and the crew super friendly. We will be back!!
susan callery
11:13 19 Jul 22
We went Friday July 15 and didn't see any Whales. We did see Dolphins and the boat was nice. Wish we saw Whales.
claudia pimienta
18:07 18 Jul 22
Beatifull experience
anubhav srivastava
03:29 18 Jul 22
Awesome people and super nice experience. Must visit
Eric
02:51 18 Jul 22
The crew was extremely friendly. It was fun to be on a boat for a few hours, and as promised, they found a whale!
Wendi Taylor
23:57 17 Jul 22
Had a great time with a close approach by a curious Humpback whale.
Michelle Pagan
23:51 17 Jul 22
I can't lie, an hour in and we didn't see a whale, dolphin or really any marine life and I was feeling let down, after 2 hours I just knew we were walking away and having to re-book to get the experience, but not with this company!!! The captain/crew, went out of their way, literally almost to New York (yes, we could see the city line) to make sure we saw a whale!!! It was amazing and beautiful to see this creature lunge feed, dive deep and launch itself completely out of the water, a memory I hope to never forget! We did stay out past the hours of the tour, but again, all to ensure we got to see a whale and enjoy our views of its natural behavior. The crew themselves were also just as awesome, helpful, kind and the guide is definitely knowledgeable of the area marine life. On our way in, we briefly saw another whale breach and a "soup" of dolphins that surfed the boat waves, so cool! We loved it and will definitely look into doing again!
Karen Knapp
23:49 17 Jul 22
Amazing day!!!! Immediately six minutes out of the inlet we encountered a whale!!!! Knowledgeable staff and excellent weather made for a pleasant trip. I would highly recommend taking a tour! It was my second trip and I was not disappointed!!!!!
Ryan & Gia Carr
23:35 17 Jul 22
So much fun. Loved it. Highly recommend it.
Marcia Daghlian
16:54 17 Jul 22
Oh my goodness, this was literally the best experience. Such friendly welcoming staff. Absolutely recommend.
Shen Wenjing
01:26 17 Jul 22
The tour was great! We didn't see much in the first 1.5 hours so we almost lost hope, but they didn't give up and in the end they let us see two whales and lots and lots of dolphins. We came back at 6pm. The guide was also very knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter was already asking if we could come again next year. Highly recommended.
Paula Villacreses
01:02 17 Jul 22
It was an amazing day !!! Watched 2 whales and plenty of dolphins! Highly recommended!
Bob Noskowicz
00:23 17 Jul 22
Great experience - these folks do a great job, I highly recommend Jersey Shore whale watch. We saw a quite a few dolphins but unfortunately we did not see any whales this day. Upon returning back to the marina I already had a notification that we have a free return adventure, which is their guarantee.
Jeff Holden
23:46 16 Jul 22
Had a lot of fun. They made sure we saw whales, so the trip was extended to seek out these elusive creatures. Saw a humpback breach , saw schools of bait fish, and some bottle nose dolphins (which rode the wake of our boat). Boat is fully stocked with food and drink and plenty of places to get a good view. I would highly recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watching.
Jo-Ann Galvano
23:43 16 Jul 22
Fabulous day. Captain and crew extended our ride to make sure we saw whales and we did!!! Dolphins too!
Marcos Devarie
23:34 16 Jul 22
Kathleen Smith
01:18 16 Jul 22
beautiful. well worth the money. would do it again
amwojo
01:09 16 Jul 22
We had a great trip with Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tours. The boat was so, so clean, the staff was knowledgeable, professional and friendly, parking was convenient. We can’t wait to return!!
April Liskowacki
12:07 15 Jul 22
This was our first time ever going on a Whale Watching Tour and we had a great time. The crew was very nice and informative. Unfortunately, we did not see any whales, but we did see a few groups of dolphins. I would go on this tour again.
Hector Vega
02:04 15 Jul 22
Nice boat, it's big, clean, and comfortable. We had a ride in search of whales and sailed north to the Sandy Hook Area but we were rewarded with a juvenile humpback whale feeding. We even got some great pictures of the whale breaching with the view of New York in the shot. My kids had a blast and my six year old daughter said she wish she could come back everyday. Nothing like seeing whales in their natural habitat. Can't wait to do it again.
Willa
21:11 14 Jul 22
Wow - what an incredible first time going on a whale watch! I participated in a trip through a fisheries class at Rutgers University, so I did not personally pay for my ticket, but I definitely would come back and pay the full price for this experience (trust me on this one -- I'm a marine biology major, so I know my stuff). I Our naturalist was very knowledgeable and the boat was very nice, with seating available both downstairs and upstairs. Pub-type food like burgers are available during the trip for those interested. We travelled for about an hour looking for whales from the port at Belmar to near NYC, and ended up hanging out with a humpback whale for about 30 minutes. We saw numerous behaviors including lunge feeding and breaching, and our naturalist narrated the entire time! The whole boat also saw a pod of bottlenose dolphins. My friends and I hung out by the bow of the boat while traveling out, and saw several fish including schooling menhaden (also known as bunker), some jellyfish, and two cow nose rays along the side of the boat as well. This was an unforgettable experience.
Marlene Severino
21:05 14 Jul 22
Amazing experience. We saw dolphins and a humpback whale. It was educational and respectful of the animals which I thought was important.
Amira Parker
21:04 14 Jul 22
Adelle Molina
21:02 14 Jul 22
Amazing guide and captain with the cutest pup. Tons of dolphins and found a whale feeding
oblivion2076
02:35 14 Jul 22
Not blaming the business, but it’s a bummer when your kids are hoping to see whales but are shutout. Kinda feel like the staff don’t get that. A brief mention at the end of “we tried” and then lots of praise about how great the day was because of the weather, seeing dolphins, etc. Not saying I expected an apology. But maybe a little more perspective of how disappointing it is to not see whales on a whale-watch tour. Crew was friendly though. The naturalist informative. Boat was clean and inviting.
SuEllen Kerwin
23:39 12 Jul 22
We really enjoyed the trip. We saw 2 different whales multiple times as well as dolphins and pelicans. It was awesome! We plan to book in the future. Chairs were comfortable but some in need of replacement.
Ellen Cullen
01:22 12 Jul 22
Excellent narrative by an expert, saw two whales, dolphins and pelicans! Beautiful day, courteous staff, very informative. Will definitely go back.
Sharon Devlin
00:33 12 Jul 22
This was by far the best whale watch tour we have taken in NJ.
Justin Levine
23:39 11 Jul 22
Best experience I have had on a Whale watching cruise. Extremely great people. Well informed.
Melanie Fabiani
23:38 11 Jul 22
The crew is awesome! Would get a season pass if I could!!!! Water whales and dolphins! The absolute BEST!!!!
Janae Welbig
13:23 11 Jul 22
Nice big boat. Got to see a whale and many dolphins and learn a lot of info on them! Pretty view of the New York City skyline and the Jersey Shoreline. It was very hot and the AC inside wasn't working to well but we still had a great time.
Peter H
12:00 11 Jul 22
Highly recommended. The crew did a great job. They knew exactly where to go to see the whales and we saw a bunch of them. BYOB and I recommend bringing binoculars. There is an indoor area where you can buy sodas, water, snacks, etc. Would definitely do this again.
Randy Lenk
23:56 10 Jul 22
Bought tickets for Sunday, July 10, 2022. Received a text reminder on Sunday and remember to budget traffic in the commute. Arrived a half hour early and able to check in and get onto boat. We left on time, 1:30 and went north past Avon and Asbury Park. Within a hour we were seeing whales. We were very fortunate that the crew found them since it is up to them!!! Regardless of the guaranteed whale sighting, the crew was very professional and knowledgeable. With that, we were able to find whales. 3 hours went so fast and wished we had more time. There is NO guarantee that they will find whales but with their experience and giving you another trip on them if you don't see them, you can't lose. Had a great time.
Tanya Barnes
23:35 10 Jul 22
Took my mother for her birthday and had an amazing time the crew was very knowledgeable and friendly it is a must do for anyone wanting to have an awesome day out on the ocean
Emily Ripps
17:16 10 Jul 22
I went all the way to Hawaii for a Whale Watch and I had a better experience on Jersey Shore Whale Watch! We saw dolphins, 4 whales and a shark fin! Who knew all of this marine life can be spotted so close to home right in NJ!
