Located at the Dolphin Cove Marina across from the Two Mile Beach Unit of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge at the toll bridge on Ocean Drive, Cape May,N.J.
Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone 1-609-884-3100

We are the premier wildlife boat tour in Cape May & Stone Harbor. Our tours explore the coastal salt marsh. Itinerary includes natural history, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, marine mammals, plant life, tidal flows, and bird life. Tours remain on placid inland waters. Your fare promotes a non-consumptive use of our environment. Explore the Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area aboard the 40' SKIMMER. Tour one of N.J.'s densest populations of nesting Ospreys. Nearly a dozen nests are visible at once! The SKIMMER is the only tour vessel in Cape May and Stone Harbor that routinely visits these spectacular natural areas. The striking Black Skimmer is proof that the most exotic wildlife lives right here in New Jersey. See the world's largest colony of Laughing Gulls. Visit a heron rookery. Cruises offer an up close look at salt marsh ecology. Learn about the Diamond-backed Terrapin, N.J.'s only salt marsh reptile. Trips are ideal for adults and kids. Each season holds spectacular natural wonders. Each month brings new experiences. Join us for a truly unique voyage of discovery! GOOD NEWS.....THE COASTAL SALT MARSHES WE VISIT ARE MOSQUITO FREE ZONES!

Amenities
Spring Highlights: April & May: Migrant shorebirds (excellent from last week of April through May); loons in breeding plumage; late waterfowl; nesting Ospreys; horseshoe crabs nesting Summer Highlights June-July: nesting species including Oyster Catcher, Common and Forsters Terns, Herring and Greater Black-backed Gull, heron rookery, Ospreys (a dozen nests), Seaside Sparrows, world's largest Laughing Gull colony, Black Skimmers, first fall migrant shorebirds arrive last week of June...usually Whimbrel. Large migration of all shorebirds soon after. Great time to see Clapper Rails often with chicks. August: migration continues as well as late nesting of marsh species mentioned above. Great shorebirds, clapper rails, fledging Osprey chicks. Fall Highlights August, September, October: migration in full swing including shorebirds, raptors, first waterfowl, we have a great place to see American Bitterns. Salt marshes become a staging area for many coastal species. We run a number of field trips with the Cape May Bird Observatory throughout the year. In spring and fall trips are popular with birders. RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL In spring and fall reservations are essential. Trips often sell out so please call ahead.