Top 4 Cape May Birdwatching Tours

1.Birding By Boat on the Osprey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · from $38Our pick

Join Captain Bob and a naturalist for a two-hour boat trip through the salt marsh behind Cape May and Wildwood. You’ll use provided binoculars to spot eagles, ospreys, herons, shorebirds, and marine life. The calm back bay suits beginners, families, and serious birders alike, with a maximum of 20 people aboard.

“This a wonderful pontoon boat ride through the backbay of Cape May that is full of both shore and migratory birds. If eagles. Ospreys, and herons are your thing, let Bob be your guard. He is a wealth of knowledge and knows where the birds hang out. Enjoy the ride.”

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2.Wetlands Safari Eco-Cruise in Cape May (Osprey Birding By Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join Captain Bob, Vince, Patty, and the crew for a two-hour eco-cruise through Cape May and Wildwood’s back bays. The smaller Osprey boat gets close to marsh grass, birds, chicks, turtles, and sometimes eagles. Binoculars are supplied, and the boat has a windowed cabin for rough weather.

“The boat operator and the bird naturalist on board were excellent and very knowledgeable about the different birds we saw. The scenery was beautiful. The trip was both educational and enjoyable. Two hours was the perfect length of time.”

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3.Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about three hours cruising from Cape May along the coast and into the Atlantic with marine biologists searching for dolphins, migratory whales, sea turtles, rays, and birds. You will also find a live touch tank, galley, bar, and gift shop aboard. Whale sightings vary, but marine mammal sightings are guaranteed.

“Great time saw lots dolphins and Osprey. Went out about 6 miles into the Atlantic ocean. Well worth the price”

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4.Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Cruise from Schellenger Landing with a marine biologist who explains dolphins, birds, marine life, and Cape May landmarks. You get about two hours on the water, inside and outside viewing, guaranteed marine mammal sightings, and a hands-on scientific lesson. Morning trips include coffee, juice, and danishes; evening trips offer pizza and hot dogs.

“Great dolphin cruise. Saw lots of dolphins and got a tour of Cape May at the end. Guides were very knowledgeable and provided helpful insights on dolphins and the local area. We had two handicapped seniors and the tour operator allowed to board earlier and get them settled. Highly recommend the cruise but the continental breakfast was a bust. Needs improvement.”

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