Adventure cruises run approximately 3.5 hours and depart from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Pier 8 (click here for directions)
This will be our 16th successful year of running these awesome adventure cruises!
So if you’re interested in setting sail in search of these beautiful mammals, come hop aboard the American Princess, the original NYC Whale and Dolphin Watchers, for a UNIQUE Adventure Cruise!
The New York City Whale Watching and Dolphin Adventure Cruise departs from Pier 3 in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York (click here for directions). Looking toward the Marine Parkway Bridge, one may see a peregrine falcon diving for prey. As we approach Breezy Point jetty, we may view gannets diving for the glorified bunker bait. Dolphins may appear as walls of water off the coast of New York City. We may view hundreds of bottlenose dolphins jumping near and under the American Princess.
Further offshore toward Ambrose Channel, the entrance to New York harbor, we may see the blow of a whale and hear the captain shout, “Thar she blows!” Slowly, we approach the humpback whale who has finished his first course of bunker and is jumping with excitement and joy, as if to impress the passengers aboard the American Princess. And he is a beauty; approximately 45 feet in length, weighing about 40 tons. His 20 foot pectoral fin seems to be waving to all. Will we spot his companions?
Note: We suggest bringing a regular camera, video camera and/or binoculars if possible. Children will be encouraged to participate in helping our crew take the official whale and dolphin count. Your photos and videos can be posted on our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you on another Whale Watching and Dolphin Adventure Cruise!
DATES | DAYS | TIME |
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APRIL 18, | FRI | 12PM - 3:30PM |
APRIL 19, 26 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM |
APRIL 27 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
APRIL 30 | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | FRI | 12PM - 3:30PM |
MAY 3, 10, 17. 24, 31 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM |
MAY 24, 31 | SAT | 5PM - 8:30PM |
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
MAY 26 (MEMORIAL DAY) | MON | 12PM - 3:30PM |
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JUNE 5, 19 | THURS | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 | FRI | |
JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM & 5PM - 8:30PM |
JUNE 8, 15, 22, 29 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | THURS | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JULY 4 | FRI | 10AM - 1:30PM |
JULY 11, 18, 25 | FRI | 12PM - 3:30PM |
JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM & 5PM - 8:30PM |
JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
AUG 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | FRI | 12PM - 3:30PM |
AUG 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM & 5PM - 8:30PM |
AUG 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
AUG 6, 13, 20, 27 | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
AUG 7, 14, 21, 28 | THURS | 12PM - 3:30PM |
SEPT 1 (LABOR DAY) | MON | 12PM - 3:30PM |
SEPT 3, 10, 17, 24 | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
SEPT 5, 12, 19, 26 | FRI | 12PM - 3:30PM |
SEPT 6, 13, 20, 27 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM |
SEPT 6, 13 | SAT | 5PM - 8:30PM |
SEPT 7, 14, 21, 28 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | WED | 12PM - 3:30PM |
OCT 2, 30 | THURS | 12PM - 3:30PM |
OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | FRI | 12PM - 3:30PM |
OCT 4, 11, 18, 25 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM |
OCT 5, 12, 19, 26 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
OCT 13 (COLUMBUS DAY) | MON | 12PM - 3:30PM |
NOV 1, 15, 22, 29 | SAT | 12PM - 3:30PM |
NOV 2, 16, 23, 30 | SUN | 12PM - 3:30PM |
ADULTS | $69 |
SENIORS (62 + OVER) | $65 |
CHILD (5-12yrs old) | $50 |
CHILD (under 5) | FREE - must reserve |
Group Rate (10 or more) | Please contact us |
All sales are final and non-refundable
Sightings are not guaranteed. However, our captains and crew work diligently to make every trip a success and have a mammal sightings record of well over 90%.
Cruises are Rain or Shine
We offer a 24-hour cancellation policy for rescheduling only
In the event of a cancellation, the customer is responsible for making another reservation
Customers are responsibility to check our WEBSITE ALERTS for cancellations & daily cruise status
Customers are asked to add twfmferry@aol.com & reservations@americanprincesscruises.com to your address book to ensure receipt of our communications & cancellation notices
Ticket purchases are only good for the 2025 Whale Watching and Dolphin Adventure Cruise season
Children under 5 are free, however you must make a reservation for them
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A small children’s stroller can be brought aboard
Your PayPal receipt/Credit Card receipt/voucher will serve as your ticket You do NOT need a PayPal account to make purchases through PayPal
Coolers and outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited
Cash bar available on board
All trips are subject to availability and American Princess Cruises reserves the right to cancel any trip at any time
Passengers subject to search (as permitted by the US Coast Guard)
Captain’s recommendation: Due to NYC traffic we advise you plan to arrive at Pier 8 Sheepshead Bay at least 60 minutes prior to departure time
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