Best New Jersey Boat Tours and Cruises

Northern New Jersey Boat Tours and Cruises

Cornucopia Cruises
14th Street Pier
Hoboken, NJ
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They offer Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner cruises including dining, dancing for two or more. The dining is more upscale and with a cash bar that has a full assortment of cordials, premium liquors, domestic / imported beers as well as a spectacular wine list. They operate during May to October from Wednesdays to Sunday, and on a limited schedule during the winter.

Lake Hopatcong Boat Tours
37 Nolan’s Point Park Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
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Miss Lotta, the largest boat on New Jersey's largest lake, cruises from the beginning of May until the end of October. They feature Brunch, Lunch, Dinner and themed cruises.

Meadowlands Canoe and Pontoon Tours
The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
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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 Cruises
Lincoln Harbor
Weehawken, NJ
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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 New Jersey Boat Tours and Cruises

Cornucopia Cruises
401 Riverview Drive
Perth Amboy, NJ
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They offer Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner cruises including dining, dancing for two or more. The dining is more upscale and with a cash bar that has a full assortment of cordials, premium liquors, domestic / imported beers as well as a spectacular wine list. They operate during May to October from Wednesdays to Sunday, and on a limited schedule during the winter.

Lake Mercer
Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse
1638 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor NJ
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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.

River Lady
Toms River, NJ
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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 Queen
800 Ashley Ave.
Brielle, NJ 08730
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Thwey feature sightseeing, dining Cruises and holiday fireworks cruises the calm inland waters of the Manasquan River, Point Pleasant Canal, and Barnegat Bay.

Southern New jersey Boat Tours and Cruises

The Cape May Whale Watcher
1286 Wilson Drive
Cape May, NJ
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Sailings from March to December.
Cape May Whale Watcher has a variety of available activities on our fleet. Their featured "Cetacean Spectacular" experience takes you on a 3-hour tour of the Bay and the Atlantic for a real whale and dolphin watching expedition.

Sail The Schooner A.J. Meerwald
Bayshore Center at Bivalve
2800 High Street
Port Norris, NJ 08349
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NJ's official Tall Ship is a restored oyster dredging schooner. Launched in 1928, the A.J. Meerwald was one of hundreds of schooners built along South Jersey's Bayshore before the decline of the shipbuilding industry which coincided with the Great Depression.
They offer a variety of public and private education, lighthouse, and special interest sailing tours.

Skimmer - Salt Water Marsh Safari
113 Willow Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
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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.

Silver Bullet Tours Dolphin Watch & Speedboat Tours
Wildwood Marina
Foot of the Bridge
Rio Grande and Susquehanna Aves. (Next to Boat House and Urie's Restaurant
Wildwood, NJ
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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" A Speed Boat Ride
244 Bay Avenue (at 3rd Avenue)
Ocean City, NJ 08226
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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.