Happily welcome my 46 lb dog

We had a great time on board this glass bottom boat tour with our 46 lb dog. No issues at all with the weight of or size of our medium sized dog.

Highly recommend checking the marine forecast before booking. There were only one foot waves on the day we went but I'd say that was the maximum before you start losing visibility and the boat becomes too rocky. It's a 45 minute ride back and forth and you get 30 minutes directly over the reef with lots of informative narration.

Check their Facebook page for discount codes when booking direct.

Apr. 18, 2022

Super dog-friendly beach Summer 2021

Just returned from 2 weeks in July 2021 at Dewey Beach. Great experience bringing my dog onto the beach in the morning (before 9:30 AM) and evenings (after 5:30 PM).

Everyone I encountered was super pet-friendly. Absolutely zero issues with sunbathers or other dogs.

Some people keep their dog on leashes but most dogs are unleashed. I didn't see any bad unleashed behavior.

Dewey Beach dog license is required and regularly checked in the mornings. Non-resident cost is $5 for 3 days or $10 for 8 days from the easy parking kiosk in front of town hall. I think there is a $50 non-resident "lifetime" membership that you can also buy from the guy that checks the permits.

Judging by the popularity and positivity of the town employees, residents, and vacationers towards the dogs, it feels inconceivable that Dewey Beach is planning any negative changes.

Be aware of where Dewey Beach starts and ends - you have about 1 or 2 miles of pet-friendly freedom. You can walk south through the "Indian Point" area but you must turn around before you hit the beach with the WW II era gun towers. When walking north, turn around before you hit the obvious crowds near the Rehoboth beach boardwalk area.

Jul. 28, 2021