Virginia Beach Whale Watching

A dolphin cruise with us is the essential trip for both the aquatic enthusiast and the fun-seeking vacationer! Come look for dolphins in Virginia Beach!

6-hour trips targeting black sea bass (season permitting) and tautog.  Triggerfish, jacks, bluefish, & flounder are also probable catches.

An interactive collections trip where you participate with science in action as our experts perform a net pull, collect data, and provide you with a close-up of the sea creatures that call our waters home.

Sip, sail, and savor the sunset! Join us for a sunset cocktail cruise featuring handcrafted spirits from Chesapeake Bay Distillery. It’s the perfect pairing of ocean views and local flavor.

*Adults 21+ only. A valid ID is required at check in.

What floats your goat?  We’ve partnered with Fun with Goats for an event that’s sure to be a smile maker.  Join us for some happy therapy that will certainly bring some cheer into your day.

If it’s fun, sun, speed, saltwater, and dolphins you’re looking for, the Rudee Rocket has it all! Join us for the most exciting boat ride in Virginia Beach!

Head offshore to target blueline tilefish, black sea bass, golden tilefish, blackbelly rosefish, grouper, and more.

Experience the diversity the offshore waters of the Mid-Atlantic have to offer as we head to the deep for a pelagic wildlife adventure looking for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and seabirds.

Customize your adventure with Rudee Tours! Great for corporate outings, school field trips, large groups, special events, and more. Contact us for custom packages, availability, and group pricing.

Looking for a specialty trip to target something specific? A unique group outing?  Book a fishing trip from Rudee Inlet with the experts from Rudee Tours. Choose from 1/2 day, 3/4 day, full day, and offshore trips.

Head towards the Chesapeake Bay with our experienced team fishing for croakers, seatrout (weakfish), roundhead, spot, and small sharks!

duration: 17-24 Hours meeting_point: 200 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 min_age: 4 description: Private Fishing During these ~17-hour trips, our team of experts will head up to 70

description: Your gift card can be used for any experience with us. To help you select your amount, our trips range from: • fishing: $50-$250 • wildlife watching: $27-150

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 200 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 description: Come experience an unforgettable trip to see incredible views of the world’s largest and most beautiful marine

Ready to ride the waves all season long? Join our Dolphin Watching Membership for just $180 (a $280 value!) and enjoy a season full of ocean adventures! Your membership includes 10 rides on either the Rudee Rocket—our high speed thrill ride—or the Rudee Flipper for a more relaxed, scenic experience.

Ready for the ultimate whale adventure? Join our experts for a 1/2-day of wildlife watching! During this 4 to 5-hour trip, we will search for whales, dolphins, & seabirds in our coastal and offshore waters.

Join us on a specialty excursion where we enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and the planetary alignment from our unique vantage point:  on a boat!

Curious how to maximize your time out on the water? Join us for a new series with a photography focus! For each session, our team members will target a different area of interest of our unique biodiversity.

Experience the diversity the offshore waters of the Mid-Atlantic have to offer as we head to the deep for an extended pelagic wildlife adventure!

Our sunset cruise is getting a new leash on life… it’s going to the dogs!  Join us for a relaxing cruise showcasing adoptable pups from K-9 New Life.

In search of a turtley awesome excursion? Our new sea turtle search is the encounter for you!  Our coastal waters host a variety of species, with loggerheads being the most common sighting. Leatherbacks, endangered Kemp’s ridley, and greens are also possibilities.

Ready for the ultimate whale adventure? Join our experts for a 3/4-day of wildlife watching! During this 5-hour trip, we will search for whales, dolphins, & seabirds in our coastal and offshore waters.

An all-day trip offered during the summer season targeting flounder.

Whale migration is in full swing! Join us for an extended whale watch searching for a variety of wildlife.  Recent sightings include humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, various seabirds, and even harbor seals!

Ready for a trip that gets a seal of approval? Look no further than an eco-excursion dedicated to viewing Virginia’s sea puppies in their natural habitat: seal spotting!

Celebrate Independence Day on the water with Rudee Tours’ annual 4th of July Fireworks Cruise!

Leave the crowded beach behind and enjoy an unforgettable evening aboard our vessels as we cruise out to the ocean to view the Virginia Beach fireworks display.

Fishing with our experts as the sun goes down is the perfect way to wind down your day!  For these trips, we are mainly targeting croakers, spot, seatrout (weakfish), roundhead, and small sharks.

Love whales? Can’t get enough of being out on the water enjoying them? With our season pass, get unlimited whale watching trips for the entire 2025-2026 season!

Join us for a unique exploration of the coast in search of a variety of marine mammals and seabirds! This is a trip you will not want to miss.

Black sea bass, also known as “black gold” are at the forefront of many of our fishing expeditions.  Join us on these designated adventures targeting this species that’s known for being a favorite catch & meat fish for many.

Trips targeting black sea bass with triggerfish, bluefish, and flounder mixed in.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the open ocean as we search for the gentle giants of the sea! From December through February, migrating humpback and fin whales make their way along the Virginia coast, giving us a front row seat to one of nature’s most awe inspiring spectacles.

This is a great for all ages.

Looking for the perfect summer evening plans?  Sunset dolphin watching cruises depart Wednesday and Saturday evenings mid June – mid August.