Rick is the man and his groups are always really fun. Great local business, highly recommend.read more

We had a great day with Rick! Very knowledgeable and knows the local wineries and breweries. He…read morewas always present and flexible but never over bearing. Would definitely do an outing with him again. Thank you Rick!

This is an incredible, reasonably priced, family experience. In fact, combined with dinner for a…read morecouple of people might be a pretty awesome date. There's plenty to be learned by anyone who goes aboard. The crew is very experienced and highly educated it seems to be a very common experience to find naturalists and bird people among the other passengers onboard. Again, the price is reasonable, if you're buying your tickets online, make sure you know which location you'll be departing from. Lastly, the trip, like the ferry and the tide, waits for no man. Be on time.

We had pretty good time on the tour. It was a little over 2 hours and there was lots of helpful…read moreinfo given. We saw a fair amount of the marsh and heard plenty of dad scientist jokes. I don't know if it was expensive or not at $40 per. I know the kids had a good time with the interactive portion of the tour and probably everyone learned something except maybe the 2-3 experienced birders but maybe even they learned something

Tucked away at the rear of the southern-most of Wildwood's Morey's Piers, East Coast Helicopter…read moreoffers rides and mini-tours of The Wildwoods and it's 5 mile island. The price in 2014 is $50 per person or $130 for a party of 3 (the helicopter is small and only holds 3 passengers and the pilot). The ride is 5-7 minutes long (depending on winds) and covers from the southern tip of the city of Wildwood all the way to Stone Harbor (it doesn't spend any time looking over Wildwood Crest). The staff was friendly and helpful, and eager to ensure a safe and happy flight. Cameras are welcome - rather encouraged! - allowing you to share your ride with the world. The pilot we had was professional and made the ride smooth as butter (no jolt at landing to bother my sensitive back). I encourage you to go during sunset. There is nothing like seeing the fiery clouds of a Wildwood twilight from the air! The only way they could improve would be with some guidance from the pilot (or a recorded tour guide) as to what you were looking at. Everyone wears ear protection, but without any method of transmitting voice between you. So, you're dependent on your own knowledge of the island to be sure what you're looking at the whole time. (If you're new, you may want to call up a quick map before you go up to familiarize yourself with the geography.)

My 2nd time in a helicopter this was a short ride only about 5 minutes but it was $130 for 3 people…read morethat's a great deal for a helicopter ride. In Niagara falls I went into a helicopter for $110 a person for 8 minutes so that just tells you how cheap it really is. The view was awesome, pilot/staff very nice.

I love National Parks…read more Not just because I'm patriotic with an environmentalist sensibility -- but because they are time warps of sorts -- a glimpse back at the way things once were and (hopefully) will be for our descendants -- long downstream. The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is a pleasant respite from the commercialism of Jersey Shore holidays -- its' boardwalk attractions, fast food and fast living. It is well marked and you can bring your binocs along to spot wildlife and unique plants and flora found nowhere else. Better still -- bike in and hop scotch around between dunes and other natural formations -- but avoid crossing into the restricted areas that are clearly marked by Area 51 type warning signs -- lest you want automatic weapon toting humans rousting you. We walked the trails in sand, alongside more poison ivy in one 2 square mile stretch than I have probably seen in my entire life. Bring bug spray, a fishing pole to cast off the jetty -- and maybe even long pants and an epipen if you are especially sensitive to insect stings and poisonous plants. Free bird watching walks are regularly available and -- thankfully -- it is a relatively unpopulated attraction so it is soulful in its solitude.

THIS IS THE TWO MILE LANDING WILDLIFE REFUGE LOCATED IN WILDWOOD CREST. There are 3 ways to get to…read morethis beautiful refuge: first is off Ocean Ave/pacific ave, second turn Down Madison to the end and it is on the right, or access from the beach -only Oct-March. Access from the beach is closed off by ropes and volunteers monitor those trying to walk the refuge from April thru September 31st. Protected area for migrating and nesting birds. There is a great trails to see the wildlife refuge. It runs parallel to the beach. Guided tours are available. We saw some great birds this summer landing on the beach! My first spotting of an American Oyster Cracker. I only wish I was able to get a picture, happened so fast. Don't forget your binoculars! The butterfly migration in October is really something to see, nature at its best. We have spotted white skunks, and have seen one coyote.

I have done this tour with my family for the past three years and it is about the only activity…read morethat both of my kids are excited about. I cannot imagine a more peasant tour guide than Bridget and her knowledge and enthusiasm always comes through. The operation is very professional and they were very accommodating when the weather was less than cooperative. I can't recommend this tour enough.

We did the sunset kayak tour and it was awesome! Bridget was an amazing guide. We learned so much…read morewhile also experiencing amazing views and having fun. We will definitely be back!

Our whole family really enjoyed our pirate cruise, and we highly recommend this adventure for any…read morefamily visiting the Wildwood/ Cape May area! Our Captain and first mate greeted us on the dock, and ushered us onto the ship to begin our adventure, complete with our own pirate names. We were entertained by the crew, as well as our group were included in fighting off the ship "Pieces of Eight", yelling " Ahoy scallywags" as other boats went by, and locating the missing treasure. From age 6 to 84, we all had a wonderful time!

[603] I've taken my…read morechild to the Dark Pirate Cruises a few times in the past few years. He really enjoys his experience on this cruise. Times are flexible and boats are never overcrowded. When you arrive you are greeted by friendly pirate/sailors and you can have a face painting design on your face. Once we board the children are included in a good storyline which basically has to do with treasure and X marking the spot. The boat is followed by bad pirates and their water cannons on the side of the boat are used by the kids to wet the speedboat next to us. They feel included and enjoy the entire experience. There is a new store they fixed up in the building where you can buy drinks and such. Make sure you dress the kids up in their pirate costume if they have one as it adds to the fun. I think parking is included? I'm not sure as we walked over. I'll definitely be back!

3 hour boat ride was amazing. Wish it was longer. Family trip to go see all the dolphins. We didn't…read moresee any whales though. Also a pretty big boat. Wear some sunscreen and you may want to consider bringing a jacket. The wind gets chilly. Very enjoying and will try this again.

Dolphin/Whale Watching - not sure about you, but to me - sounds as exciting as watching grass dry…read moreand paint grow. When you haven't had any days off in months though and your daily routine is getting to you and physically (mentally and emotionally not applicable here because there is alcohol for that), the idea of driving down to Wildwood with the possibility of swinging by AC, to be on a boat for 2-3 hours is pretty relaxing - dolphins or no dolphins. Getting a Groupon deal on this helped too, although these guys are not expensive to begin with - for two people, it's $35 on Groupon/$76 without. Although there were no whales, we actually did get to see a family of dolphins. Had we not gotten to see them, the tour itself would have been sufficient as well, as we got a pretty detailed tour of Cape May, its surroundings, and some interesting facts about the Jersey wetlands. Like I said - this may sound dull, but when you are on a boat away from work & worries - life is good. They have 3 cruises per day - 10:30, 1:30, and one in the evening. The afternoon cruise is a bit longer and features free hot dogs !!!!!!! OMGFJSDFLKJ1111!!!! With free afternoon hot dogs, a friendly crew, and an excuse to go down to AC - what more do you need?

This is the best way to spend time in Cape May if you're not in the beach. There are 2 tours…read moreavailable. Both are easy walking with a nice pace and frequent stops to hear about the area. Come hungry. Every single place is a treasure and everything we tried was delicious. Our guide was Mary. She not only knows the area and lots of stories about it, but also the people in the restaurants and shops. It felt like we got to know the chefs and owners. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide, Suzy, had lots of information about Cape May's history and…read morearchitecture. Suzy also had the inside track on the restaurants we visited. All the food was tasty. I recommend taking the tour at the beginning of your stay to enjoy the restaurants you visit and the others that are recommended on the tour.

We saw literally hundreds of dolphins. We use this company every year. Each year the captain gets…read morea little bit crankier but hey, the guy knows his dolphins...

Went on the thunder cat on July 17th 2025. Absolutely amazing experience! Got to see so many pods…read moreof dolphins. Lainey and captain Al were absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable! Checkmark off the bucket list getting to see ocean life at its finest! Highly recommend this place! If anyone gets the opportunity to go...DO IT!

The Cape May Whale Watcher is a must during the summer months in Cape May. We have had many…read moreenjoyable rides and delicious buffet dinners on he boat. Have taken children and grand children and have been lucky enough to see all types of sealife up close! Always a good time! The staff is personable and helpful and the Captain always points out items and creatures of interest! Last summer was the best - we saw many porpoises, and other sealife! Great family activity, or for a social group in the evening. Add this one to your list of things to do in Cape May! Chris B

Such an awesome experience! The staff on board was amazing. Appreciated all of the commentary about…read morethe area, landmarks and great info about dolphins and whales. We didn't see any whales on this trip but saw plenty of dolphins. We took our toddler on his first boat ride and he enjoyed it. Appreciated the pastries, juice and coffee. One staff member mentioned to us when we would need to have our toddler kneel or how to hold him as the boat entered rougher seas. I really appreciated how kind he was. Staff genuinely care about the animals in the ocean and were careful when steering around dolphin pods. Would absolutely do this again and encourage others to visit and purchase with Whale Watcher as well.