New Jersey Boat Tours

Northern NJ Boat Tours

Lake Hopatcong Boat Tours
The Jefferson House
139 Nolans Point Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
(973) 663-3063
They offer a narrated one hour scenic tour of New Jersey's largest lake that takes you past majestic homes and the Lake Hopatcong Yacht club, where you will learn about the history of the lake along with many of its landmarks and buildings.

Meadowlands Canoe and Pontoon Tours
The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
(201) 460-4640
The Meadowlands district with over 30 square miles along the along the Hackensack River is rich with, shore birds, salt marshes, and wild flowers.
Guided canoe tours offer a more adventurous, view of the tidal creeks and marshes. The tours launch from the Mill Creek Point Park in Secaucus and Hudson County Park at Laurel Hill in Secaucus. They explore Mill Creek Marsh, the Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area, and more. They supply all equipment and provide helpful tips.
Guided pontoon boat tours are staffed by experts on the natural and human history of the region and provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the regions shore birds, salt marshes, Lenni Lenape Indians, pirates, and history along the banks of the River. They offer two-hour evening tours departing from the River Barge Park and Marina in Carlstadt

Spirit of New Jersey Cruises
Lincoln Harbor Marina
Weehawken, NJ
866-483-3866
They offer a variety of cruises that take in the majestic views of New York Harbor. They cruises are offered year-round and depart from Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken, NJ. The cruises feature a variety of dining, dancing, and entertainment packages for lunch, brunch, dinner, cocktail, moonlight, and holidays.

Central NJ Boat Tours

Cornucopia Cruise Lines
Pier 401 Riverview Dr
Perth Amboy, NJ
732-697-9500
Sailing on the Casino Saint Charles River Boat, they specialize in wedding, sight-seeing, lunch, brunch, and dinner cruises dinner over the inland waterways and New York Harbor.

The Great Ga-Zee Boat
Oceanport Marina
River Street
Oceanport, NJ
732-780-4217
Cruise the Shrewsbury & Navesink Rivers. The Great Ga-Zee Boat offers a complete selection of catered menus from May 15th til October 15th. This 48 passenger riverboat-style cruise ship is a uniquely designed vessel with an octagonal cabin with exceptional stability resembles a Victorian gazebo surrounding the aft portion of the lower deck. They specialize in private functions that enjoy dancing, food, drinks and all the trimmings for a private party. Typical cruises last three hours, though custom cruises can be arranged.

Lake Mercer
Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse
334 South Post RD
West Windsor, NJ 08550
(609) 448-4004
Jrogers@mercercounty.org
They offer 50 Minute guided pontoon boat (15 people max) lake tours with a county naturalist on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tours begin at: 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm

Riverboat Tours Inc.
One Robbins Parkway
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8664
They feature The River Lady paddle boat, a 150 passenger, 85 foot reproduction of a 19th century Mississippi Paddle boat. The interior design of the lower deck is of the Victorian style The deck is completely enclosed and is climate controlled for year-round comfort. Passengers enjoy dining and dancing while cruising Toms River and Barnegat Bay passing by riverbanks that offer views of turn of the century homes surrounded by hills and beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. They operate from May to mid-October, Monday - Saturday, with a variety of daytime and evening packages.

The River Belle
47 Broadway
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
(732) 892-3377
They sail year year round offering a variety Sunday brunch, lunch, dinner, fireworks, sightseeing, murder mystery, and New Years Eve cruises. Enjoy the narrated cruises that take you to the sights and sounds of the Manasquan River, Point Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay. They have two departure locations on two of their sister crafts. The River Belle sails daily and is open to the public during the Summer Months and departs from Broadway Basin, Point Pleasant Beach. The River Queen departs from Bogan's Boat Basin, Brielle, and is is typically used for private events.

Southern NJ Boat Tours

Skimmer
113 Willow Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-3100
The Skimmer is a 40' twin hull pontoon that navigates the calm back bay waters. The cruises take place in calm waters averaging 2 feet deep and is ideal for those that suffer from sea sickness. They offer guided tours that cover the coastal salt marsh where you will discover the regions exotic wildlife and natural history. Trips sail from April to November, Rain or Shine. Trips operate from both the Dolphin Cove Marina in Cape May and the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor.

Atlantic City, Avalon, Wildwood and Cape May Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tours
The ideal time to view dolphins is from June to September when the ocean temperature exceeds 60 degrees. Whales are best seen in the spring and fall as they migrate to and from Canada passing through the NJ waters.

Silver Bullet Tours
Wildwood Marina
Foot of the Bridge
Rio Grande and Susquehana Aves. (Next to Boat House and Urie's Restaurant
Wildwood, NJ
609-522-6060
The Silver Bullet's twin V-12 turbo-charged diesel engines will give you the experience and thrills of a Nascar Race Driver as it speeds up and down the oceanfront. On this thrill packed adventuresome journey you will experience 90 minutes of dolphin sightings and many other types of marine life. Be sure to wear casual clothing or bathing suits as the spray will cool and refresh you. They are also available for private charters.

"Stormin"
244 Bay Avenue (at 3rd Avenue)
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 398-5800
They offer an adventure packed 45 minute thrill ride aboard their 33 foot high powered custom designed offshore catamaran that seats up to 14 passengers. The fast moving adventure takes you along the shoreline of Ocean City where you will discover dolphins, birds, and scenic views along the sandy beach and back bay.

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