Jersey Shore Whale Watching
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Humpbacks from Shore – 10/12/23
Picture this: A Sunday morning, bright and early at 7:30 AM, and the sun is casting a gentle glow on the horizon. What’s unique about this December morning is that it’s a beautiful 55°F on the boardwalk, an uncommon sight for this time of year. As a result, the boardwalk is bustling with people taking…
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A Fantastic Excursion – 4/11/23
Our whale watching excursion was nothing short of fantastic today! Our journey took us southward towards Seaside Heights, and the entire experience was marked by tranquility, with the seas remaining calm throughout. After covering approximately 15 nautical miles from Belmar, we found ourselves in waters approximately 50 feet deep. As we continued our expedition, veering…
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Unique Encounter with a Feeding Humpback – 5/11/23
Today a group of approximately 35 people gathered for an exciting Jersey Shore Whale Watch adventure. We set sail from the Shark River Inlet, heading south toward Lavallette, and little did we know that this trip would turn into a truly exceptional experience. Our journey was graced by the presence of a very active humpback…
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An Amazing Trip Offshore – 10/23
We departed from the dock at 12:15 AM, embarking on a journey into the deep ocean. Our first order of business was to convene for a group meeting, during which we informed everyone that we had changed our course from the Hudson Canyon. Some expressions of concern were visible on their faces until we revealed…
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Humpbacks and a Minke Whale – 5/8/22
We had a Minke Whale off the Beach just North of Asbury Park, that was our first Minke whale this year. The Minke whales are very fast movers and are about 20 feet long this was a big one. We then encountered 2 humpback whales near the beach in Deal New Jersey. We often see…