We had a another great trip up to Sandy Hook beach area to see a humpback whale with the skyline of New York City in the background. A great day for everyone.We have 4 trips this coming week.
Constance Rutledge
19:07 14 Sep 24
Beautiful day, saw whales & dolphins for long time. Relaxing, great narrator explaining the whales & dolphins natures.... Def worth the trip.read more
Nicole Hannon
18:27 14 Sep 24
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!read more
Stephen Rodgers
18:26 14 Sep 24
Great tour. You can tell that they care about the whales and approach viewing them from a lens of sustainability and... preservation.read more
CJ’s Adventures
18:58 13 Sep 24
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.read more
Marianne Doc
18:47 13 Sep 24
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.read more
Susan Gorman
19:04 12 Sep 24
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.read more
gordon kirby
20:58 11 Sep 24
Wonderful weather, whales and informative narration! Saw four different whales and a pod of 30 plus dolphin. Great time... was had by all! Thanks.read more
Art Delevescovo
17:13 10 Sep 24
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.read more
deena chando
01:29 10 Sep 24
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!read more
Chris Burns
18:01 09 Sep 24
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!read more
Zeke Perez
03:25 09 Sep 24
Wonderful experience! Friendly staff and comfortable boat. We’re spotted one humpback on our tour! Highly recommend.
Sherina John
21:56 08 Sep 24
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 tripread more
Catherine Fitch
21:52 08 Sep 24
Great evening on the water with helpful naturalist. Saw more here than I did in Alaska!
Arthur K
21:52 08 Sep 24
Beautiful day for a boat trip. We saw a Whale off Manasquan and followed him back to Belmar. Thrilling!
Lance Morrow
23:47 07 Sep 24
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, NJread more
Eileen
18:28 07 Sep 24
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!read more
Aimee Brash
16:39 07 Sep 24
Great day on the “Jersey Girl”. Crew and staff were courteous and informative. We saw a few whales and plenty of... dolphins. Highly recommended.read more
Al Vincenzi
15:34 07 Sep 24
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.read more
Michael McLean
14:19 05 Sep 24
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 againread more
Joseph Bilella
19:21 04 Sep 24
Fantastic well watching and experience so two whales and lots of dolphins. You will have a whale of a time.
Alyssa Pecorelli
23:18 03 Sep 24
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.read more
Sankha roy chowdhury
22:23 03 Sep 24
It was an awesome tour with my 6yrs old kid, was lucky enough to find 3 Humpback whales and enjoyed thoroughly the... sunset cruiseread more
Leslie Thompson
01:45 03 Sep 24
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!read more
Toby Cinquemani
21:55 02 Sep 24
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.read more
Raina Cinquemani
21:54 02 Sep 24
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!read more
heather portaleos
01:33 02 Sep 24
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.read more
Sheila McCormick
00:16 02 Sep 24
Great experience, knowledgeable crew and naturalist made the most of our tour. Already planning to come back for... another trip!read more
Mike Wang
22:24 01 Sep 24
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!read more
B Simon
18:30 29 Aug 24
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.read more
Eugene Lopukhin
01:36 28 Aug 24
Tank you guys for a wonderful time and experience! Big thanks to Vinny for the outstanding hospitality! Eugene and Katya
Joel Chicantek
18:55 26 Aug 24
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!read more
Shore Blue
18:50 26 Aug 24
Amazing afternoon on the water with a wonderful whale siting. The naturalist on board is fabulous. Highly recommend!
Michael Derer
22:37 25 Aug 24
Had a fun time on the whale watching trip today. Breaching whale was a first for me.
Danielle Whalen
22:32 25 Aug 24
A great trip!! We found and followed a humpback🐋!! Crew was nice and our Marine specialist kept us well... informed! Will definitely visit again!read more
Emily T
14:43 24 Aug 24
Amazing experience! Staff were very kind and informative. Would definitely go again!
Kevin O'Brien
22:37 23 Aug 24
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.read more
Wasefa Karimbaksh
22:30 23 Aug 24
Amazing!!! Totally worth it. Staff members are super nice and friendly. We got to see the whale play and it was a... smooth rideread more
Donna Doherty
19:28 22 Aug 24
Great trip. Saw 1 whale break the surface of the water several times. Very educated staff & they move the boat for the... best view.read more
S S
18:49 22 Aug 24
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.read more
Kaza Sameer
18:45 22 Aug 24
Great time! Knowledgeable staff! Definitely got to see whales. Would recommend
Alison Stanton
18:40 22 Aug 24
guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and we were thrilled to see a humpback whale so close to new york city !!
Tricia Swiss
16:24 21 Aug 24
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!read more
joanne lackett
01:05 21 Aug 24
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.read more
gerry Krichevsky
21:54 20 Aug 24
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.read more
Gabrielle Skinner
20:13 20 Aug 24
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.read more
Lori Bercovicz
22:00 19 Aug 24
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!read more
Rhonda Marsh
19:25 19 Aug 24
Great day! We saw at least 2 whales and dophin and a school of stingray. Very enjoyable!
Olivia Caruso
19:20 19 Aug 24
Staff on the boat were amazing! They taught you a lot about whales! Great experience!!
Tracy Fascia
23:20 18 Aug 24
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!!read more
Mike Osborne
17:06 18 Aug 24
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.read more
Debbie Cabrera
14:39 18 Aug 24
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.read more
Kiara Kahan
19:48 17 Aug 24
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!read more
Diana Laurie
20:07 16 Aug 24
Great tour! We saw a humpback whale, as well as several dolphins. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Dan Fleisher
20:07 16 Aug 24
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!!read more
Marie Hickey
19:04 15 Aug 24
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 !read more
Larry H.
02:12 15 Aug 24
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.read more
Valerie Miller
19:43 14 Aug 24
1st time ever going and had a great relaxing time. It was a beautiful day. We saw 2 whales.
Brian Froelich
19:33 14 Aug 24
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.read more
Mike Carella
19:33 14 Aug 24
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.read more
sarah newman
18:41 13 Aug 24
Wonderful afternoon, staff really made it a great experience and we saw a whale!
Amanda Agiovlasitis
18:40 13 Aug 24
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!!read more
Geo Padilla
18:40 13 Aug 24
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.read more
Naomi Chen
05:36 11 Aug 24
We didn't see any dolphins today but we did see whales. The kids had a great afternoon.
Lisa Petch
03:15 11 Aug 24
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!read more
Lily Nguyen
16:55 07 Aug 24
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.read more
Melanie Fabiani
15:49 07 Aug 24
The crew is awesome! Would get a season pass if I could!!!! Water whales and dolphins! The absolute BEST!!!!
John Bennett
16:29 06 Aug 24
This was a fun experience for the whole family. The crew was friendly and we were able to see Humpback Whales!
Sue Puliafico
01:47 06 Aug 24
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!read more
Alexandra Trezza
19:27 05 Aug 24
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!read more
Sarah Nelson
19:23 05 Aug 24
It was awesome! Saw two whales and learned a lot about them from the naturalist.
Raymond DiGregorio
13:34 03 Aug 24
The whales put on a show. They were right next to the boat for pretty much the entire time we were out there!
vivek chandrakumar
02:35 03 Aug 24
We had a wonderful time in this tour. Young Humpback whale around 30 ft was fantastic.. thank you Jersey Shore whale... watching Tours🙏🙏read more
adrienne coppola
21:30 02 Aug 24
Great experience!!! Whale was very entertaining and Danielle and Brook were great!
Laura S
21:31 31 Jul 24
Awesome ride! Great information and education, amazing views of whales and dolfins!!!
Mathangi Swaminathan
16:07 30 Jul 24
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.read more
Kelly Guerrero
01:47 30 Jul 24
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!read more
R D
22:04 29 Jul 24
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 everywhereread more
GORDITOHG
22:03 28 Jul 24
July 28th at 3pm we watched 3 whales it was amazing the original 🚢 breakdown but they have spare 🚢 ... highly recommendedread more
Lisa halpin
22:01 28 Jul 24
The crew as very friendlyAnd full of information. And we saw whales and tails.
Matt
22:00 28 Jul 24
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 backread more
cheryl russo
21:59 28 Jul 24
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!!read more
Lisa Besser
01:22 28 Jul 24
Unforgettable day! The breaching whales so close to the boat was a real thrill. What an awesome experience! Thank you!
Richard Hatter
23:40 27 Jul 24
Great worthwhile experience! Amazing boat and crew. Saw three humpbacks and learned so much about ocean ecosystems.... Highly recommend!read more
Jeanne Schneider
22:34 27 Jul 24
Had a fantastic whale watch trip Friday 26 from 3-6pm saw lots of activity 😊
patricia barger
22:13 26 Jul 24
Great trip, saw lots of whales, crew was very friendly. We'll definitely come again
Veronica Kauffman
22:13 26 Jul 24
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.read more
alisha meyers
22:13 26 Jul 24
Saw : whales ! Super cool one flopped right in front of us ! Will be back
Stacy Dolan
00:22 24 Jul 24
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!!!read more
pamela bogoniewski
21:07 23 Jul 24
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.read more
Billy Miller
20:28 23 Jul 24
Great time! Very well informed, saw a few whales and many dolphins! Would recommend this tour to everyone as they also... support whale conservation!read more
Erin Holden
14:38 22 Jul 24
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!read more
Nicholas Tripod
14:42 21 Jul 24
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.read more
Elizabeth Tripod
14:12 21 Jul 24
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.read more
Jasmine Purdue
03:44 21 Jul 24
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!read more
Rachel Bobitka
23:22 20 Jul 24
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.read more
Hillary Leonard
22:37 20 Jul 24
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!read more
Donna Black
02:24 20 Jul 24
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.read more
Stephanie Oliveira
22:09 19 Jul 24
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!!read more
Herbert Richardson Jr
22:04 19 Jul 24
First timer. Didn’t think I was gonna see any whales. We ended up seeing quite a few! Awesome experience!
Peter Ogbonna
22:03 19 Jul 24
The experience was very cool. The staff was great and the lady was very knowledgeable about the whales. Very nice time.... Definitely recommendread more
Janice Zdyrski
11:57 18 Jul 24
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.read more
Alex Nutt
20:18 16 Jul 24
Lots of amazing whales! The person announcing and directing and teaching about the whales was fantastic. 100%... recommend. Very exhilarating!read more
Dave Kujan
20:17 16 Jul 24
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.read more
Kelly Fritz
20:15 16 Jul 24
Second time taking the tour. Always a great time! This will be a yearly event for me in the summer.
Sonika Abrol
05:55 08 Jul 24
It was my first whale watching experience, got to see a humpback whale and a shark.It was an amazing experience !
Nyasia Martinez
23:07 07 Jul 24
First time whale watching had an amazing experience and got some great videos. Would 100% recommend
Gigi D.
23:05 07 Jul 24
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.read more
Boogie Built
23:02 07 Jul 24
Unbelievable experience! Loved every moment, very informative as well. Whales, dolphins, sharks and fish. Will most... definitely be back with friends!read more
Dakota Pierson
17:19 05 Jul 24
Such a fun experience, we got lucky and saw so many whales on our tour. Will definitely be doing this again!
Gabrielle Kurapka
18:42 02 Jul 24
The captain guaranteed whales and we saw one! Such a captivating sight. Danielle was very informative.
Nishi Riyas
19:21 01 Jul 24
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.read more
Kelly Singleton
19:14 01 Jul 24
Great day on the water. Saw 4 whales and dolphins! Great crew. Would definitely recommend!
Kathleen Rennie
19:13 01 Jul 24
Huge fan of Jersey Shore Whale Watch. Great trip today! Saw four whales, lots of dolphins and a fantastic view of NYC... skyline.read more
Mary Lou Squillace
20:38 28 Jun 24
Great crew! Danielle is so knowledgeable about the whales! Great trip !!
Juan Medina
19:49 28 Jun 24
Great vibes. Three employers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Will be returning for another adventure
swifttalon3
19:48 28 Jun 24
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.read more
Michael Patterson
18:51 27 Jun 24
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.read more
Owen Marshall
18:51 27 Jun 24
Very fast and fun travel. Saw 3 whales and was very worth it. 100% recommend if you like the sea life
April Bennett
01:55 26 Jun 24
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. 🐳🌊🤗read more
Richard Thumann
13:29 23 Jun 24
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!!!read more
Reyad Alnader
00:22 23 Jun 24
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.read more
Maria Jose Romero
22:00 22 Jun 24
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.read more
Donna Cathcart
20:47 22 Jun 24
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.read more
Jillian Cathcart
20:42 22 Jun 24
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.read more
cinbils hunits
21:09 20 Jun 24
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!read more
Toniann Farinella
21:08 20 Jun 24
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 .read more
john kennedy
21:08 20 Jun 24
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.read more
lynn Nay Nay
12:06 17 Jun 24
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!read more
ben mornan
02:44 17 Jun 24
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.read more
Stephen M. Sagrestano
22:28 16 Jun 24
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.read more
Brian Fenner
20:29 15 Jun 24
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.read more
Caroline
20:23 15 Jun 24
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!read more
Christine Monaghan
20:22 15 Jun 24
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.read more
Lisa Ferraro
19:22 13 Jun 24
Such a great time! Beautiful day, great staff and a couple of very active whales! Highly recommend Jersey Shore Whale... Watch!read more
Kaelyn
20:01 11 Jun 24
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!read more
Ryan Corcoran
19:56 11 Jun 24
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.read more
Christina McManis (Chrissy)
00:42 09 Jun 24
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.read more
R. Mali Elizabeth Sicard
23:45 08 Jun 24
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!read more
Judith Brower
22:15 08 Jun 24
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!!!!read more
Barbara Heimall
20:34 08 Jun 24
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!read more
Tori Meisch
15:16 07 Jun 24
Kids loved it … crew was super kind and accommodating… great time for all!
Kelly Crowe
12:54 03 Jun 24
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.read more
Lyndsie Thomas
00:44 03 Jun 24
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.read more
Lisa Strenkowski
21:04 02 Jun 24
The crew was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
alex green
21:04 02 Jun 24
Great experience! Everyone of the staff members was extremely nice and accommodating. We had a beautiful day and got to... see whales breaching! 10/10 would recommendread more
Oleksii Shnedovych
20:56 01 Jun 24
What a great experience we had! We have seen two whales in a very short distance from the boat. They were so curious... and friendly. Definitely coming back. Thanksread more
Anthony Pante
20:55 01 Jun 24
Excellent time! We did the 3 hour tour which ended up being 5+ hours! It was an absolute blast with some awesome whale... viewing experiences. My daughter had a blast!read more
Koury Bernard
17:58 01 Jun 24
It's always a wonderful time with Jersey Shore Whale Watch. I've been going for the last 6 years and each year it gets... better and better.read more
Gary Klotzko
15:43 01 Jun 24
Crew was great and although we didn't see any whales they gave us a voucher for a free trip. Great people
Carmine Morano
20:10 31 May 24
Had a wonderful time with my wife and mother in-law. Saw a whale and a bunch of dolphins. You can tell they really try... to involve you and teach you info on marine life. The ride was smooth and we even stopped to pick up a balloon in the water. You can tell they really care about the environment.read more
Laura Paglia
20:10 31 May 24
We saw lots of dolphins and saw a young whale feeding for 10-15 minutes and he breached!!!
Theresa “Sunshine” Miles
20:05 31 May 24
We are looking forward to coming back next year loved the adventure🥰🙃
Lou Geiser
17:49 30 May 24
The crew is great. We paid for reserve and that only guaranteed a seat not a spot on the rail at the front of the boat.... The school trip kids 10-13 enveloped our space and our 4 year old was pushed to the side. I asked and was told he seats were what we paid for not the rail so don’t pay for anything other than vip or general. We did see dolphins and 2 whales. I would go again without the extra cost and just do general as you get the same experience. (School trip didn’t help)read more
Elizabeth Kay
18:19 27 May 24
Beautiful day whale watching. Saw a humpback feeding and some dolphins as well! Love Jersey Shore Whale watching tours.... Our 2nd time and won't be our last 🐳🐬read more
Dell Grillo
23:20 25 May 24
Love this boat! Today we saw a young humpback who gave us quite a show, 3 breaches. Such a great day. Entire crew was... so nice. Looking forward to my next trip❤️read more
John Stetz
19:11 25 May 24
We saw some great lunges and a lot of tail! Crew is super friendly and knowledgeable.
Ar-Jay Ilao
07:47 05 May 24
Our journey was so bumpy and chilly but was all worth it. We saw couple of whales breaching and feeding. We went around... May.read more
K C
15:39 08 Apr 24
I’m not sure if this company is still in business! Wehad a trip booked last year but due to the weather, it was... canceled by the company. They don’t refund. They said they would reschedule a trip. I’ve been emailing and leaving messages with no replies for the last two months. It appears you can still buy tickets on their website, but you can’t book it for a trip already paid?read more
Daniel Bock
16:49 12 Jan 24
My son Daniel and I are long overdue in writing our 5 * star review about our adventures aboard the Jersey Girl Whale... watching trip last June 2023.I asked my son Daniel if he wanted to go whale watching expecting the usual “NO” that teenagers give Mom’s. But..he said “Yes!” and before he could change his mind I called Bill McKim to ask a few questions about the trip. You see Daniel has autism. New things are sometimes more difficult for him and Covid didn’t help with those fears.Bill went above and beyond to listen to my concerns, “Will it be too long” “3 hours?” “Should I bring Dramamine” and so on.It turned out that it was calm seas, breathtaking skies, and Bill had the best seats on the boat reserved for us!We started out inside the downstairs cabin which still has an excellent view. We then got brave enough to venture out to the railing!“Whale!” On the other side of the boat! Everyone screamed in amazement! My son runs inside because the screams scared him and we didn’t see the whale. I mention this because parents with children that have hearing sensitivity may want to bring noise canceling headphones.It took a little pep talk but we eventually climbed to the top of the boat where Bill had put out two chairs for us! It was so wonderful. How thoughtful! He also took the picture of the 2 of us!Up above we saw 2 more humpbacks!! And the most adorable baby dolphins swimming in perfect synchronicity!Now we are showing off the beautiful shirt that Bill gave to Daniel! His favorite color, so soft..he loves it! I finally got a picture of him in it!Thank you to the Captain who was very kind as well! I would recommend Jersey Shore Whale Watching to everyone.To parents of special needs children or adults, consider calling Bill McKim. Ask him the questions on your mind as far as accommodations that might be made to help your loved ones. It is definitely a memory that will last forever for us!💙.🐋🐬🌊⛴️💙read more
Sue Tiwboonliang
16:46 26 Nov 23
It had a great time with my husband on my birthday. It was good experience. The crew is so nice. Excellent!!
Karen Myrick
21:15 25 Nov 23
Absolutely wonderful experience! They actually gave us an extra half an hour and a free T-shirt, and the best part is,... we were able to actually see whales!🥰 Had the best time and it was beautiful, to see whales in their own habitat!read more
Phyllis Beard
21:12 25 Nov 23
It was great! The whales weren't cooperative, but the crew never gave up and we found one.
Amy Dundee
20:08 24 Nov 23
This is my third time whale watching. Was so excited to bring my family that is visiting from out town. The boat is... clean and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Also, there is plenty of parking and there is a restaurant in the same parking lot so you can grab a bite afterwards.So much fun and would highly recommend.Today was extra awesome with 4-5 different whales and many lunge feedings. Could finally check that off my bucket list of things to see.read more
Evan Ruane
20:01 03 Nov 23
We had a great time with Jersey Shore Whale Watching. We saw a nice size humpback! The whole crew was very nice and... helpful. They were also very knowledgeable and gave good insight on whales along the Jersey Shore. We definitely would take another tour with Jersey Shore Whale Watching again.read more
Krystina Natal
19:21 09 Oct 23
Came in august on a very choppy day with no sightings. They stick tp their guarantee and gave us a free return trip and... we visited again in October. The trip was perfect! Lots of dolphin and whale sightings. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable. Very fun trip!read more
Dina DiF
23:20 06 Sep 23
Absolutely WONDERFUL tour. Done in such an environmentally conscious and thoughtful way as they have actual scientists... and scholars on board telling you all about the ecosystem. we saw at least 20-30 fins, tails, breaches, etc. there must be SO MANY whales off the coast here for the show we got in a mere three hours. Highly recommend. And if you are a boater please slow down bc these magnificent creatures are so curious and approach the boats and it’s very easy to harm them if you aren’t as cautious as this company is. They really created such a beautiful experience for my family and I, while keeping the wildlife in mind - we will surely be back again and again thanks to the amazing crew.read more
Regina Pastor
20:37 18 Jun 23
The trip is amazing! 🙂 The crew gave us some education regarding the whales. It's nice to see them in action. The trip... we only book for whales but we're able to see dolphins as well. 🙂 Highly recommended! 🙂 We're definitely going to watch again 🙂read more
Mayank Jain
20:53 01 Jun 21
Good experience. Saw a family of dolphins and a humpback whale. Last one hour could have been more resourceful. Overall... a good trip.read more
Katrina Brady
00:25 01 Jun 21
Had a wonderful day offshore with Cap'n Bill and the crew!! Left out of Belmar, within a half hour we saw the amazing... sight of newborn dolphin calf! We kept a respectable distance away, so as to not disturb the family pod helping Jr. along with it's 'learning to breathe'. The naturalist on board gave a great summary about the animals and their habitat. Then we sighted a lone Humpback whale feeding. What a wonderful day-the whale seemed to be interested in our boat as well as we with it! A couple of times, the whale lunged while feeding-great to see. We will be back!!read more
Nick Salerno
18:32 28 May 21
My family and I had a great time. Crew was great, and very knowledgeable about everything we saw.We saw a humpback... right out of the gate, on Point Pleasant shore, and they crew got word of Dolphins a few miles away. They took us there, and, there were at least 3 groups of Dolphins swimming around the boat. We had a great time, and we will be back again.read more
Jeannie Devine
00:56 10 May 21
We had an awesome experience. We saw 2 humpback whales. Crew was great! Would highly recommend!
Kathy Mowczan
11:46 19 Apr 21
My boyfriend and I went on 4/17/2021. The crew was great and boat roomy and comfortable. It was cold since it was... mid-April, and unfortunately we did not see a whale. However, we were on the water for about 3.5 hours and it was a great ride. We did see one seal, and lots of dolphins.I would do the trip again.read more
Anna Bryce-McDonald
16:13 21 Nov 20
We had a humpback whale hang out with us for about 90 min. It was amazing. We actually had to leave him because our... time was up. Thanks captain Bill for a great time.read more
Michael Monaghan
01:47 05 Nov 20
This whale watching tour was truly amazing! I've been multiple times and each time is better than the last. On this... particular trip, we saw an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale! The crew is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell that they care deeply about these marine animals and make sure to treat them with respect while providing an amazing and educational experience.read more
Katie Allis
01:42 05 Nov 20
Wonderful experience and crew! They’re very friendly and knowledgeable. Was able to see a North Atlantic Right Whale,... one of only 388 in the world! You won’t be disappointed.read more
marisa kos
14:40 24 Oct 20
Yes another 5 star review. How are they so successful finding whales? There are fishing boats and other boats that all... report the sightings so that they know where to look. They also have a fish finder sonar to follow the whales dinner. I was surprised how lose we could get. Whales actually dive rather slowly so they give you a chance to catch that tale photo. While this covid pandemic sucks, it was a great time to go out because the do not crowd the boat. Each group was able to have their space. We sometimes choose to wear masks when we were outside but I doubt it was necessary out in the open water. If you went inside masks were required. I very much appreciate the safety measures including cleaning that we witnessed. Of course the point of this trip was the whales and they did not disappoint. We also had very nice dolphin views and the naturalist on board kept us informed. Lastly I was concerned about booking ahead because of it got cancelled some of our party would not be able to make it another day. However we would have been allowed a refund as opposed to a credit. You can bring food and drink. Just a great day.read more
Lorraine Montecuollo
01:21 15 Oct 20
This trip was awesome! The naturalist Danielle was very knowledgeable and taught us many things about the humpback... whales. The crew was friendly and helpful. We were out of Belmar 20 minutes and seeing the whale. On this trip we were lucky to see two different whales I had taken the whale trip out of Cape May and only saw dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone.read more
Will Heyniger
19:57 13 Oct 20
What an awesome experience. Crew, both on off boat were excellent. Trip will change your life and encourage positive... environmental changes to your life. It was a great trip, and a great time had by all attending. Staff worked with trip cancellations and rebooking without canceling my reservation - superb customer service. I’m excited to go back next year and hopefully their offshore trip , as well , next year.read more
Alison Olker
19:34 13 Oct 20
Took my daughter the 1st weekend in October and it was amazing. Saw a whale breech for the 1st time. Staff super... friendly and the guide was amazing. Will definitely do again real soon. Also bought a long sleeved tshirt and it's super comfortable so much so my daughter took the one I bought on the boat so I had to order another oneread more
Merry Brennan
02:16 06 Sep 20
What a fabulous way to spend the afternoon on Labor Day weekend! We saw a minke whale not even a half hour into the... trip. This was followed by dolphins and then 4 humpbacks, which we were able to see again and again up close thanks to the captain's smooth maneuvering. Marine researcher Danielle is a true gem, sharing great info along the way. Would highly recommend this terrific tour along the beautiful Jersey Shore!read more
Joanne Zarnowski
23:56 28 Aug 20
I can't say enough about this experience. The boat was clean and comfortable and our Whale expert from Rutgers was very... informative and really interesting to listen to. When they say you are guarenteed to see a whale they certainly mean it. We searched for a while and just couldnt locate one but the Captain wouldnt give up and we turned around and there it was. So graceful and magnificent. Captured beautiful pictures and video and a lot of great memories.read more
