Public Groups Information

• Trips sail March to December - 25 person minimum for group rates

Why Cape May Whale Watcher INC and the Spirit of Cape May for your large group?

• Both of our boats are the highest capacity marine mammal watching/ tour boats in New Jersey with seating for 405 on the Spirit of Cape May, and 300 on the Cape May Whale Watcher
• Both of our boats are purpose built for whale and dolphin watching and dinner cruising, designed and laid out by a certified Naval Architect and Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard
• Our facility, the Miss Chris Marina, has the largest parking area of any commercial marina in Southern New Jersey
• Our Boarding/Loading system consist of stable paved walking areas, bench seating, picinic area, and long shallow angle ADA compliant purpose built boarding ramps. Perfect/ safe for ages 1-100.
• Our Captains have the most experience in the region. Captain Jeff Stewart Senior has over 10,000 logged sightseeing/marine mammal watching trips, his son Jeff Jr, over 5000.
• Our Crew consists of family, educators, and captains. The crew on our boats are family, some from the education field and many licenced captains offering tremendous experience and knowledge.
• Lowest Rates in the Industry. We are offering more experience, bigger boats, higher capacities, and a better overall quality of trip, for less money than the competition. An Average of 15% Less.
• The Marina District Advantage. We offer the Dancing Dolphin Gift Shop, kayaking, fishing, boat rentals, restaurants, bars, night life, live entertainment, historic fishermans warf, all a short walk from our parking lot.
• Easy to find Come south off the Garden State Parkway. There is no Exit. Continue Straight through two traffic lights and over a 4 lane bridge, after the bridge, make the right at Tony's Pizza and Captain's Cove Restaurant 3rd Avenue. If you miss it, no worries, make the next right, at 2nd Avenue. Either Turn, takes you back one block, to the Miss Chris Marina, Look for the Red Shirts, Red Signs, Red Ticket Booth and two BIG 110FT RED and white BOATS
• Group Rates start at 25 people or more. For less than 25 people there are various coupons. At 25 people, you have a group and everyone pays one flat rate, which is a 50% Discount off the Adult Price
• All Major credit Cards Accepted-VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, & Discover Card accepted
• Only 25% Deposit Required to hold the date/ trip/ space- Most competitors require 50%
• Public Group Tour Pricing means you are on the boat with other paying customers, however, you are on the largest boat in the state, thus providing your group with maximum room, for a minimal price.
• Public Group Tour Pricing applies to leave times of 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm, and 9:00pm Other times are available depending on time of season, please ask.
• Three easy ways to book Send us a group inquiry form, we contact you, generate a confirmation and you can pay via check, credit card or using paypal. Give us a Call at (800)786-5445 or (609)884-3181 and we will generate a confirmation via mail, fax or email. Or book online using our online calendar. All trips are automatically set so that once you enter 25 adults, you get the group discount, You may also enter adults, children and seniors, so long as it adds up to 25, you get the flat rate discount.

10:00am 2 Hour Dolphin Watch/Histrory Tour $20 per person Loved by adults, familys, children, seniors and seniors, our morning trip remains the most popular group option. The timing leaves the day free for further exploration of the Cape. See the Dolphins in the perfect morning light as the Captain/Naturalist explains their activities, biology, and more. Enjoy the ride around the island with all historical points of interested pointed out by your guide with information provided by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. 1:00pm 3 Hour Whale/Dolphin Watching Tour $25 per person Our Big Trip is always enjoyed by both junior scientists and teachers alike. Embark on a journey into the Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy world class dolphin watching and also whale watching. The waters around Cape May, NJ are highly diverse and many species of birds, fish, crabs, sharks, plankton, and many other organisms call this their home. Your Captain/Naturalist and Crew will point out the various species and keep you informed along the way. Historical points are also discussed on this trip, to fully encompass all aspects of the Island. 4:00pm 2 Hour Dolphin Watch/History Tour $20 per person A great trip if you cannot make the 10:00am. Offers all the points of the 10:00am, at a magical time of the afternoon, with decresed boat traffic, and laid back dolphins 6:30pm*(5:30pm Sept) 2 Hour Dolphin Watch/ History/ Sunset Cruise $20 per person Our Favorite trip of the day. Relax as we leisurely cruise through the harbor and around the cape. Check out the dolphins as they play in the boats wake, listen to a mix of carribbean, hawaiian, and classic tunes. Watch as the Sun drops into Delaware Bay. Upgrades available on select public trips (pricing below is per person and additional) Floating Classroom Upgrade $5pp add Pilot Program including touch tanks with live back bay and ocean critters, curriculum based Q/A with the students Pizza/Hot Dog Upgrade$5pp add For the children who dont have $50 to spend on whatever or for the family who doesnt want to worry about bringing lunch, Pizza/Hot Dogs/ Sodas for everyone Cold Buffet Option $15pp add Having a dolphin watching birthday party? How about having food for everyone including, finger sandwiches, wraps, fried chicken, cheese/pepperoni tray, veggie tray, fruit tray, crakers, spreads, salads, and a custom sheet cake, along with sodas, coffee, and tea. Substituions available Hot Buffet from Lucky Bones $25pp add Make it an evening trip to remember. Currently includes Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin, Crab/Spinach stuffed Tilapia, Boneless Chicken Portabella, a mixed greens salad, fresh foccacia bread, whipped sweet potatoes and baked potatoes, pasta with marinara sauce, and steamed al dante vegetables. Cheese Cake of the Day for Desert, Sodas, Coffee and Tea included. Some Sustitutions available. DJ Services Ranging in price from $150-$500, we have a list of professional DJs Available to Rock your party on board our boat. Outside DJ's are subject to approval by Captain/ Group Coordinator Open Bar Arrangements All Persons must be 21 years of Age and will be required to provide photo ID upon boarding Prices range from Open Tabs to Beer/Wine Specials, and full Open Bar rates Call (609)884-3181 for details or go to the Spirit of Cape May website for details Additional Services Decorating Services, Full All Inclusive Party Packaging, Rehearsal Dinner Packaging, Wedding Packages, Extended Watches 4 Hours, Custom Private Trips (Have the boat to yourself!)

GROUP TOUR GENERAL INFORMATION Ample Free Bus Parking at the Miss Chris Marina Less than 1 hour from Atlantic City! 800-786-5445 or 609-884-5445 The Cape May Whale Watcher is pleased to carry over 400 tour groups every year.  Easy access from the Garden State Parkway, close proximity to Cape May, Wildwood, Avalon/Stone Harbor, Ocean City, and Atlantic City make our trips a great addition for groups visiting the Jersey shore.  We are a pleasant day trip from Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore. GROUP TRIP INFORMATION Most groups take part in our regular 2 hour dolphin watching and 3 hour whale & dolphin watching trips.  The 2 hour trip is a circle tour around Cape May and includes a historic lecture developed in association with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.  Spring and fall are the most popular times for tour groups.  Many groups join us in summer as well. Booking as soon as possible is recommended.  In addition to our regular schedule we also handle charters that can be tailored to your group.   Please call. Below are rate guidelines.  Tour operators may qualify for volume discounts.  Please call to discuss your situation.   Also note that group rates apply to adults and children.  Adult retail ticket prices are shown in brackets for comparison.  All ticket fares are inclusive of sales tax. All trips depart from the Miss Chris Marina, 2nd Ave. & Wilson Drive, Cape May, New Jersey The Miss Chris Marina is conveniently located on the entrance to Cape May just pass the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway.  Bus permits are not required.