Meet The Captains & Crew - The Cape May Whale Watcher
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Unique Experiences

Our Captains

The heart of our fleet comes from our captains. From our founder to our shipwrights and narrators, our story is told through these experts. With experience dating back to 1973, the dedication to their craft is unparalleled.

Captain Jeff R Stewart
Owner Operator Marketing Coordinator Maintenance Technician
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Captain Jeffrey J. Stewart
Owner Operator President
Captain Scott Wolf
Chief Engineer Captain Crew Shipwright
Captain Jack
Crew for life
Captain Bob
Captain
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Jim Mendicino
Captain Crew Narrator Bartender Extraordinaire
Captain Mickey
Captain and Crew

Our family is part of the crew.
Our crew is also part of our family.

Meet this crew of four generations of Stewarts and honorary Stewarts who make up the "keel" and "frames" of Cape May Whale Watcher. Together, we share a passion for the ocean and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences on the water.

Mary Stewart
Owner
Louis
Crew Member
Christina Straway
Crew Member / Assistant Director of Operations
Brigid Reichle
Director of Operations
Leeann Stewart
First Mate
Noah
Crew, Pirate, Musician
Kristen
Naturalist and Crew
Jeffrey Stewart
First Mate
Lillian
Captain and Crew
Patrick
Captain and Crew
Ernie
Captain and Crew
Zach
Captain and Crew
Crewman Bill
Captain and Crew
Crewman Owen
Captain and Crew
Abby
Captain and Crew
Abby H
Captain and Crew
Barrack
Captain and Crew
Passionate People, Unforgettable Journeys

See for Yourself!

For over 30 years, the Stewart family has welcomed guests aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher to share the magic of the sea and the incredible marine life that calls Cape May home. Founded in 1993 by Captain Jeff Stewart and his wife Mary, Cape May Whale Watcher remains a true family business — proudly owned, operated, and crewed by generations of the Stewart family. From the moment you step aboard, you’re greeted not by a corporation, but by a family of lifelong mariners, naturalists, and storytellers who live and work right here on the water. Our experienced captains, seasoned naturalists, and dedicated crew combine deep local knowledge with genuine hospitality to make every trip personal, educational, and unforgettable. When you sail with us, you’re part of the family — and part of a Cape May tradition that has been sharing dolphins, whales, and ocean adventures for more than three decades

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