Captains Al & John are awesome. They made this outting extra fun. We saw a bunch of dolphins right up by the boat and learned a good bit about them And the area read more

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

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Dolphin - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

Went on the thunder cat on July 17th 2025. Absolutely amazing experience! Got to see so many pods of 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! read more

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Ryan was amazing !! Capt Al also . I've been on many rides with the Thundercat. These guys rock!!!

5 stars!!! Captain Al and Brittany were fantastic. Brittany was very knowledgeable, gave some great history tidbits, and had a great sense of humor! I highly recommend to anyone who loves the ocean, and especially loves to see dolphins!! read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Dolphin giving us a show! - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

This was a lot of fun. We enjoyed every minute. There were lots of dolphins. Good for all ages. Book the trip, you'll love it. read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

2nd time on it, sucked. Compared to the Silverbullet witch I have gone on for about 10 years in a row it was terrible. The thundercat holds less then half then the silver bullet so I can't even take my whole family when there is others on the boat. They bullet is more spacious and even sells booze which my family loves. Great for adults and kids. The thundercat is boring read more

2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and now 2025! Every time we got dolphins. Once for the 8am and four times during the 9am one. Either is okay, the 8am is probably the best but I can 400% recommend the 9am. Later in the day is so-so but still a high chance at seeing dolphins, but that is word of mouth from close friends and family. Thanks, Captain Al. Good luck and have fun! read more

Absolutely fantastic crew was very nice and welcoming and helped all the passengers really understand what it was we were about to do and seeing the dolphins was a wonderful dream Chrissy and captain Al were amazing read more

Best dolphin watch boat, ever, anywhere. Dolphins are right up to boat, jumping out of the water, and you learn a thing or two from the crew about dolphins, and the area. Just a great experience. read more

It was a lovely boat ride. Wonderful host and Captain and we did see a lot of dolphins as promised. We will definitely be back!

A must-do while you're in the Wildwood Crest/Cape May area. Book early. Put on the suntan lotion before getting on the boat. Listen to the rules. Enjoy an hour and a half of fun, sun and hanging with the dolphins. The crew was awesome. The boat was clean and comfortable. For some who gets seasick on a ferry, this was the best ride read more

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We had an amazing experience. Loved it. Al and Chrissy were fantastic - very professional and knowledgeable. Also a pleasure to be around.

This was a really fun little adventure. The guys running the boat, can't remember main guys name, Alvin was driving the boat, they're fantastic. The energy, knowledge, safety of the passengers, all exceeded my expectations. I'm a nervous Nelly on boats lol or anything with speed and they checked in on me just to make sure I was good. The dolphins were so cool. They knew what to do to get the dolphins to swim along the boat, knew where the were hanging out, stopped the boat so the little kids could get up and join in the fun. Music was jamming when we were cruising along. Every boat we passed Captain made sure to wave hello. We got some history of the surrounding area, about Cape May and Wildwood, saw the roller coasters and other rides. Definitely would come back again. read more

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10/10 Recommend . Chrissy and the caption were amazing. Chrissy was very energetic and engaging with everyone on the boat. We also learned great history facts about Cape May and the nearby area. Of course the dolphins were the best part of the boat trip. This tour is great for groups of all ages. read more

I definitely recommend the Thundercat boat ride. Its a nice calm ride for the most part and seems to know where the dolphins are as we saw a lot on our ride! Also, you don't get wet on the ride, which you can decide for yourself if it's a plus or minus, depending on your preference. Britney, our first mate, did a great job sharing tidbits of interesting information. They stop once for folks to be able to buy drinks or snacks as well. My only criticism is that we got there early to get in line and were told we couldn't sit in the back seat, because they reserve it for people with small kids. This was a huge disappointment as a photo enthusiast who specifically showed up early for that coveted back seat (especially when one of the families had a really young child who just slept the whole time). If this is your policy, you should list it on your website so people don't waste their time showing up early. Or you could also consider selling those seats for a small upcharge like the Silver Bullet does. read more

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A must do when in Wildwood!! Purchased tickets online and used their web promo code. Paid $30 for adults, $20 for child and $15 for infant. From the Adventurer Oceanfront Inn the ride was about 10 mins. Directions were easy as I used my phone's navigation. You'll see a yellow sign with their name prior to pulling into the lot. Their building check in is also yellow. Checking in was a breeze. We were then guided to the boat which was a slight walking distance. When boarding the boat keep in mind the boat is high, therefore you have to go up a few steps. I recommend arriving early and sitting towards the back for best views and pictures as the dolphins follow the boat towards the back. Yet, no worries, dolphins can be seen even when sitting towards the front. You're allowed to stand and take pictures. The captain did an excellent job driving the boat and getting us to the dolphins. The first mate was great at giving us a tour of wildwood and it's history. Snacks and drinks are sold on the boat. Cash only. Don't forget the sunblock as the boat is open and it does get extra hot on a sunny day in the ocean. read more

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5 stars for Captain John...oh and Brittany too! We've been on this boat a few times now. They know where the dolphins are every time. Will be back again and again. read more

If you are hesitant to book this tour, I am here to tell you to just hit that reservation button. Hand's down, this is one of the best experiences to have in all of Wildwood. I was on the fence the night before heading down to the shore--I saw some other tours were less expensive or had coupons to use. However, I also saw they had disclaimers that you may not see any dolphins. I could see from reviews online that people were thrilled with Thunder Cat Tours so the next morning, I went ahead and booked a tour and we headed on down. Captain Al and Ryan were amazing from the beginning. With Captain Al's lifelong experience on the Jersey shore waters and his connections with other captains, he took us on a beautiful tour of the shoreline (while Ryan narrated and gave historical facts along the way). It got to a point that I was not sure if we would see any dolphins and just sat back to enjoy the stunning boat ride, but then, suddenly, a pod of dolphins so numerous I could not possibly count them all, began to put on the most incredible show for us--diving in and out behind our boat. The design of the Thunder Cat vessel as well as years on the water have conditioned dolphins to know no harm will come to them, but a good time will and it all results in a magical, breathtaking display of dolphins diving in and out of Thunder Cat created waves. It will be the highlight of your visit! I assure you! Just go ahead and make that reservation without hesitation. read more

Britt was amazing. Very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!! Thanks for the great excursion.

[734] I'm joining the majority of Yelpers to say this tour was amazing. Booking online saves you $5 per person. If the site says "call for availability" then do it. We did and the time slot was new for the day so our boat was half empty. Our captains were very friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to buy snacks/ drinks on the boat Make sure you use google maps to get directions as our Uber driver dropped us off in North Wildwood instead of Wildwood Crest. We saw tons of dolphins as they loved chasing the boat. The captain was great as he wanted to make sure the kids had the best view We would definitely be back read more

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EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Really overall very knowledgeable about area and was overall nice time on boat. read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

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SO awesome!! We loved our Thundercat experience! We have done Dolphin/whale watching tours before, but it was our first time with this one and we will definitely be returning! I've never seen that many dolphins so close up! They love the wake of the boat, so they jump and play right alongside of it and it was amazing to see! Highly recommend for all ages! Totally safe and FUN! read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

Well worth the money & highly recommend. Easy reservation process with friendly staff at the counter. We took a 9am tour Monday Aug 8, 2022. We saw soooo many dolphins up close & learned quite a bit about them. The two crew members and boat were better than expected. It was so much fun and we will definitely be taking a ride with Thundercat again! read more

This was one of the highlights of our recent vacation. The entire 90-minute ride was great: the captains show you the US Coast Guard base, the Cape May lighthouse and explain to you how they're getting the dolphins to interact. We also received a discount for renting jet skis from the same location, which was a plus. We would definitely do this again in a heartbeat! read more

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If you do anything on vacation, book these guys for a dolphin watch trip! We loved everything about the experience! Our two boys, 10 &7, said it was the best day of their lives! read more

What a great trip!!! We took the 1 1/2 hour tour today. Captain Al and the Mate Ryan were great!! They had us in the mix with dolphins within minutes of getting out into the ocean. We had a solid 30 minutes of dolphins playing in our wakes. Then traveled up to northern wildwood. Showed us some interesting stuff up there. Headed back and had another pod of dolphins with us again. I highly recommend this tour!! Boat was very clean and they sell refreshments and chips as well. read more

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We had an amazing experience yesterday on the Thundercat Dolphin watch. We saw so many dolphins I was absolutely amazed..they were jumping through the wake that the boat was making. The back row of the boat is reserved for kids and an adult so my kiddos had the best seat in the house with their Aunt. The captains did an amazing job!! read more

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What a fun, exciting experience! Also yes, Brittany is the absolute best! Thank you for an amazing morning! Our 5 year old son cannot stop talking about seeing baby dolphins! Definitely the highlight of our vacation! read more

Highlight of our trip to Cape May!! We saw so many dolphins! Great crew, fun music. The row in the back is reserved for kids. Unfortunately, some adults decided to sit there during our trip which blocked the view a little. read more

We had such a great time on our dolphin watch tour!! We arrived early and started queuing up early as we wanted seats towards the back. They do tell people where to sit but kind of save the back row for kids. So my boys sat in the back row and my wife and I were one row in front of them. The boat was clean and the staff very friendly. As soon as we hit the open ocean, we immediately came across dolphins. It wasn't long before he revved up the engine and headed down the shore and multiple dolphins were swimming and jumping in our wake! So many great photo ops!! We continued down the shore and came across some more dolphins down in Wildwood, and off we went again with more dolphins swimming and jumping next to our boat. Once we got to our furthest point, we stopped and they served up drinks and snacks before making our way back. The ride back was not as exciting as the ride down but the captain and his friend entertained and educated us throughout the trip. The boat also played music throughout the trip. An absolutely great time and we can't wait to do it again!! read more

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When ordering tickets I thought it was expensive, but after going on, it was definitely worth the price. For over an hour you get to not only see dolphins but also get a tour of the whole length of the Wildwoods beaches. It was a terrific boat ride and you really get very close to the dolphins! The food on board is also excellently priced compared to other attractions, I was expecting an arm and a leg. This is a great time and a must-do in Wildwood! read more

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We saw tons of dolphins. The ride was great and the captain and crew are very entertaining. Unfortunately, we ended up going on a chilly, dreary morning but they still managed to find dolphins and get them to "perform" for us. We will definitely go back and pray for a sunny warm trip! read more

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Took my mom & brother over fourth of july weekend. Didn't know what to expect, but what I was got was AMAZING. The guys on the boat were so fun and we saw so many dolphins. I could cry at the thought of it - seriously. It was a childhood dream come true. If you think something this is stupid - think again. It's really so much fun. read more

What a fun experience! You will see plenty of dolphins. Capt John and his counterpart were very knowledgeable, funny and fun. A highly recommended dolphin tour. Enjoy! read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

All I can say is WOW!! I've never seen so many dolphins at once in the same place. It was such a great experience for me and my 8yo daughter. The captains were fun and engaging and knowledgeable. Love the fact you can get a snack and drink while on the boat. All the staff in the gift shop were super nice as well. I will definitely be recommending them and coming back next year! read more

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Literally just got off the boat! So fun and so many dolphins! Brittany our hostess was awesome! A def must do while vacationing in Wildwood Crest/Cape May! read more

I'll keep it simple, if you want to see dolphins check out the Thundercat. We've done this excursion 3 times and the Thundercat always delivers. Simply put, the Thundercat is an experience. We loved it every time, you will too! read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - Breaching dolphins doing the Thundercat run. So unbelievably amazing! - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

Been going to the Wildwoods for years. This year was my son's 10th birthday and we had basically done it all but dolphin watch. We choose Thundercat strictly based on the $5 off coupon I had. After spending $105 for 3 adults and 1 kid we waited to board. I purchased our tickets online and just had to check in. Office ladies were great. Wished my son a happy birthday by name. He was over the moon. Boat took off from the dock on time and made the short trip from Sunset Lake to the Atlantic side. Ride was smooth and pleasant. Almost as soon as we got to open waters the dolphins were following. Capt. and Skipper gave a short history of the WW's growing beaches. I can't stress enough how cool this boat ride was. A must do. These dolphins followed and froliced for miles. read more

Thundercat Dolphin Watch - 3 dolphins next to the boat - Boating Near Me - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

First, we saw dolphins which is the most important part of dolphin watching. The trip is only 90 minutes which is the perfect amount of time to be out on the water and not get bored or have the kids get irritable. There is no where to go inside so make sure you bring your sunscreen and a tight hat! There are less than 50 seats or so so you do have to reserve online before hand. You line up to get on the boat so the first ones there get the best seats, which in my opinion was the back row. As it's a speed boat the dolphins were riding the wake waves so the people in the back row did get the best view. But you could see anywhere. The boat takes you either up the Wildwood way or the Cape May point way. We went the Cape May side, which as a Wildwood girl was a little disappointing but hey, I didn't complain! I highly recommend this ride. Get there early so you get good seats. And enjoy the ride! read more

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