With trips running year round, we have the perfect ecotour. When i found out about rudee tours i had to go and check it out, but with many choices of things to do it was difficult to come up with a plan. Rudee tours offers six different types of tours with one of those operating with the virginia aquarium and marine science center. The incident happened after the vessel left the virginia beach.
Wavy four people were sent to a local hospital following an incident involving a virginia aquarium whale watching boat. Make rudee tours whale watching cruise a mustdo adventure during the cold winter months in virginia beach. With our most modern cabin, builtin tables on both exterior upperlower decks, it has become the ultimate party platform for both private events and for. Right off fort story, robert mcmillen says he captured these pictures of a humpback whale while on a fishing trip with friends.
Being located only a few hundred yards inside the inlet from the ocean, you are on the search for dolphins and whales within 3 minutes of leaving the dock with rudee tours. A whalewatching boat was hit saturday morning by a wave as tall as the boat as it exited rudee inlet. We have been operating dolphin watching cruises out of rudee inlet for over 40 years. Well look for our favorite local marine life including dolphins and whales while giving you a great tour of our beautiful and historic oceanfront area. Whale watchers were left in awe during a marine life tour in virginia beach near the rudee inlet over the weekend. Trust me if you want the best view of virginia beach, then this is the.
Our boats depart from the virginia beach fishing center, at the corner of 5th and pacific avenues, have quick access to the atlantic ocean and include free parking. Winter wildlife watching trips run december march, dolphin watching trips run apriloctober. There is no more experienced captain or crew at finding the dolphins. Come check out the coolest and most exhilarating tour at the beach. A complete guide to whale watching in virginia beach. Wave hits whale watching boat from virginia aquarium youtube.
Ap fourpeople were taken to a hospital over the weekend after a rogue wave hit their whale watching boat during a virginia aquarium tour. Rudee flipper watching whales in virginia beach youtube. Rudees on the inlet welcomed its first guest on march 17. Water sports fishing isnt the only way to enjoy the water in virginia beach, and rudee inlet is packed with options. Our location is arguably the best location in all of virginia beach, and is also the only inlet like it on the whole east coast.
Experience the only way to see the sea on the largest and finest fleet of head boats. The rudee flipper departs from the virginia beach fishing center at the corner of 5th street and pacific avenue winter wildlife watching trips decembermarch wednesdays at 2pm thursdays at 2pm fridays at 2pm saturdays at 11am and 2pm sundays at 11am and 2pm holiday mondays at 11am and 2pm arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to departure time. The incident happened after the atlantic explorers left the virginia beach fishing center at 10 a. The ugly truth about rudee inlet whale watching tours in virginia beach. We are here to make sure your family and friends experience the fun of virginia beach. The boat trips take place on a 65foot catamaran, rudee whaler, which features a heated cabin and outdoor seating on upper and lower decks. Whales, dolphins put on show for sightseers in virginia beach.
There are two levels, with outdoor and indoor space on. The rudee inlet location is arguably the best location in all of virginia beach, and is also the only inlet like it on the whole east coast. The ugly truth about rudee inlet whale watching tours in. Rudee whaler cruises fishing virginia beach the rudee whaler holds a special spot within our fleet, as during her time with us, weve completely renovated the vessel inside and out. For your convenience and comfort, the rudee flipper is equipped with a heated cabin, upper and lower decks for viewing, a snack bar, and a full adult beverage bar.
Whale watching rudee flipper, virginia beach traveller. Our dolphin watching tours are exciting, educational, and fun for the whole family. A wave hit a whale watching boat from the virginia aquarium and marine science center. Whatever the occasion or season, were sure to have a boat tour that will exceed your familys expectations. The boat was passing through the rudee inlet with about 124 people on board. Virginia aquarium whale watching boat trip, a rogue wave hit the boat while it was going through the rudee inlet, said matthew klepeisz, the spokesperson for virginia. Rudee flipper dolphin and whale watching home facebook. You can hop on a two thousand horsepower speedboat from the rudee inlet out to the sea. Roehrs said rudee inlet wasnt a defined inlet until its jetties were completed in 1968. Humpback whales spotted off the coast of virginia beach wway tv. A video showing the incident was provided to 10 on. Virginia aquarium whale watching boat hit by rogue wave. For a wide range of boat tours that everyone in the family will love, rudee tours is the perfect starting point.
Please call to confirm trips based on weather conditions. Rudee flipper dolphin and whale watching 200 winston salem ave, virginia beach, virginia 23451 rated 4. Killer whales spotted off the coast of virginia beach. A best of the beach segment for vb guide magazine featuring rudee tours dolphin watching whale watching and high speed rudee rocket. Virginia aquarium whale watching boat trip, a rogue wave hit the boat while it was going through the rudee inlet, said matthew klepeisz, the spokesperson for virginia aquarium. Rudee inlet at the south end of the oceanfront, the rudee inlet is the goto hub for fishing charters, jet skiing, parasailing and waterside dining. Boat trips leave from the virginia beach fishing center at rudee inlet, located at 200 winston salem avenue, virginia beach. The rudee inlet station marina in virginia beach monday evening, sept. Video shows large wave crashing on whalewatching boat. When i found out about rudee tours i had to go and check it out, but.
Rudee tours fishing trips boat rides in virginia beach. Theres no better place to discover fun on the water than with rudee tours. Published on feb 28, 2020 on saturday morning, february 22nd, a whalewatching tour boat from the virginia aquarium had a rough ride out of rudee inlet in virginia beach. Rudee tours 200 winston salem ave, virginia beach, virginia 23451 rated 4. The rudee flipper departs from the virginia beach fishing center in rudee inlet. The inlet s channel is 110 feet wide and the city maintains it at 10 feet deep, roehrs said. According to a spokesperson from the virginia aquarium, four people were transported. Since that day, rudee s has grown to become one of the most popular restaurants and night spots at the beach.
Your 90minute ocean excursion is narrated by our experienced crew, who will be available to share their knowledge and answer your. A spokesperson for the virginia aquarium says a rogue wave hit the boat around 10 a. Join us for dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, fishing trips, speed boat rides and more. The rudee whaler holds a special spot within our fleet, as during her time with us, weve completely renovated the vessel inside and out. Rudee tours is docked at the virginia beach fishing center alongside the largest charter fishing fleet on the east coast. News 3 met up with alexis rabon with rudee tours, who said they have been. Whale watching out of rudee inlet off virginia beach, va. Rudee flipper dolphin and whale watching tours, 200. Whale watching boat rides in virginia beach rudee tours. Rudee flipper virginia beach 2020 what to know before. While their rudee mariner and rudee angler are great options for those looking to do some deepsea fishing in style, they are also the home of the relaxing rudee. Rudee inlet in the virginia beach oceanfront district. Humpback whales are about the only species you can count on seeing.
Welcome to rudee tours the only way to see the sea. Rudee flipper dolphin and whale watching posts facebook. A rogue wave struck the virginia aquarium boat as it was going through rudee inlet saturday morning. Humpback whales spotted off the coast of virginia beach. You can hop on a two thousand horsepower speedboat from the rudee inlet out to the sea to view the marine life and the. Our regular whale watching schedule runs saturday, 122119 through sunday, 3820. Helpful guides download brochure weather by season parking. Head out on a fishing charter to reel in the big one, feel the wind in your face as you glide across the water on a jet ski and catch a seagullseyeview of the atlantic ocean as you fly up in the air parasailing. Purchase tickets at the vb fishing center upon arrival.
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