|
BALLOONING I CAMPING I WHALE WATCHING I DINNER CRUISES I BOATING I WHITE WATER RAFTING I SKIING AND ICE SKATING I NJ STATE PARKS TO EXPLORE I AIRPLANE RIDES - HELICOPTER RIDES I SKYDIVING I DIFFERENT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES I FISHING I HORSEBACK RIDING I JETSKIING - PARASAILING - WATERSKIING I DINNER CRUISES
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
For Sightseeing Cruises see below |
Cape May Whale Watcher Dinner Cruise
Cape May
Where: Sails from the Miss Chris Marina, 2nd Ave. & Wilson Drive, Cape May, New Jersey 800-786-5445 or 609-884-5445
What: Dinner cruise and Whale watch. Select from Flounder Francaisé, Shrimp Scampi, Seafood Combo, Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti w. Meatballs or Sausage, Linguine w. Red or White Clam Sauce, or Fettuciné Alfredo.
When: The 6:30 2 Hour Dolphin Watch/ Sunset Cruise /Optional dinner cruise runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day only.
Please Note : They offer 2 exciting Whale watching trips daily from March through December. 10AM 2 Hour Dolphin Watch and 1PM 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch. (No lunch or dinner is served)
River Lady
Toms River
Where: 1 Robbins Parkway Toms River NJ 732-349-8664
What: Beautiful Lunch and Dinner Cruises. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - and some Wednesdays. To see their full schedule please Click kere. The River Lady splendidly captures the ambience of a 19th century Mississippi Paddleboat. 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.
Cornucopia Dinner cruise
Perth Amboy
Where: Located on the Harbor Side Perth Amboy at the foot of Smith St.in the Ferry Slip. Look for the parking lot for Cornucopia Cruise Line. 732-697-9500.
What: Intimate romantic Dinner Cruises. All dinner and Brunch cruises have either a live band or a D.J. The lunch and brunch cruises have a D.J. Dining, dancing and sailing aboard the Cornucopia Princess and The Cornucopia Destiny make any evening out a special affair. Cruises are approximately 4- 41/2 hours.
| Boarding | Sailing | Returning | |||
 | |||||
|
Thursday | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | $64.95 |
| |||||
|
Friday | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 11:30 PM | $64.95 |
| |||||
|
Saturday | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 11:30 PM | $74.95 |
| |||||
|
Sunday | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:30 PM | $64.95 |
Spirit Dinner Cruises
Weehawken
Where: Sails from Lincoln Harbor Marina, 1500 Harbor Blvd in Weehawken. (201) 867-5518. (Also leaves out of Manhattan)
What: Dinner cruises sail year round. Click Here to check their upcoming schedule for dinner cruise times and availability. You can enjoy unique sightseeing cruises with dance bands and lively entertainment while cruising the spectacular New York Harbor. Choose from lunch, brunch, cocktail and dinner dance cruises.
Bateaux Dinner Cruise NY: Savor gourmet cuisine, live jazz and never-ending views aboard Manhattan’s only all-glass dining vessel. New York's ultimate dining choice. For more information about the Bateaux Cruise Click Here.
Binghamton Ferryboat
Edgewater NJ
Where: Moored on the Hudson River Overlooking the New York Skyline 2.5 miles south of the George Washington Bridge 725 River Road Edgewater NJ 201-941-2300.
What: Enjoy Landmark Dining in a Landmark Setting. Sometimes nothing can be duller than dry land, especially when you have an option like this.
Latin night every Thursday night: The captain and the whole crew are inviting you to have fun with us every Thursday Night as we rock the whole BOAT in a one of a kind Latin Night. DJ from 7:30 till closing and 1/2 price selected drinks for ladies.
Happy hour Every Friday 5-8 PM FREE BUFFET: For inquiries please call at (201) 941-2300.
Atlantic Highlands Princess
Atlantc Highlands NJ
Where: Atlantic Highlands, NJ. 732-291-4141
What: The Atlantic Highlands Princess is an elegant 66-foot victorian styled dinner cruise riverboat. The Atlantic Highlands Princess provides guests with two fully enclosed decks. The main salon and second deck of the Atlantic Highlands Princess can accommodate a dinner cruise for up to 140 passengers. Full service bar with large picture windows that offer guests a full view of the breathtaking scenery that passes by as you cruise along the the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers.
Tuesdays : lunch cruise - 12noon till 2:30pm $45.
Saturdays : Dinner cruise - 7pm till 10pm $67. (call for date schedule)
See full cruising schedule here
SIGHTSEEING CRUISES IN
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City Cruises
Atlantic City NJ
Where: 800 N. New Hampshire Avenue Atlantic City 609-347-7600.
What: Take a Morning Skyline cruise! An amazingly refreshing way to start your day is on the narrated morning cruise along the ocean front skyline of Atlantic City. The tour is one hour long. Cruises depart daily June 23rd - September 5th at 10:30 AM. If your looking for a relaxing sightseeing cruise in NJ, this is a very good choice!
Atlantic city Cruises also offers 4 other fantastic daily cruises
Marine Mammal Adventure Sails Daily May 29- Sept 19
Happy Hour Cocktail cruise Sails Wed- Sat June 26 - September 8 at 6 PM
Harbor tour Sails Daily May 29- September 19 at 4 PM
Special Occasion tours Many fun trips throughout the year
Circle Line cruise Statue of Liberty
Jersey City
Where: Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ Our ticket office is located inside the CRRNJ Railroad Terminal, in Liberty State Park. (201) 435-9499 (212) 269-5755.
What: Sails from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, to Ellis island and the Statue of Liberty. Year-round service, except for Christmas Day. Snack bar.
Zephyr Harbor Cruises: Experience a one hour narrated harbor cruise aboard the ZEPHYR departing from Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport. The ZEPHYR glides by historic sites such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Colgate Clock. Of course, the highlight of the harbor cruise is the up-close view of Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, two of the most celebrated landmarks in the world. Other cruises offered include the Happy hour on the Harbor Cruise, Karaoke Cruise.
Barnegat Bay Sailing Charters
Bayville NJ
Where: Cedar Creek Marina - 100 Harbor Inn Road Bayville NJ 732-269-1351.
What: Experience the beauty of Barnegat Bay under sail. Relax and enjoy a carefree cruise aboard the thirty foot sailing vessel MARGARITA.
| Sailing Schedule | Rates |
| 2 1/2 Hour Cruise Departs 10 am or 2 pm |
Adult $40 Children (6 - 12) $20 |
| 1/2 Day Cruise (4 Hours) Departs 10 am or 3 pm |
Adult $60 Children (6 - 12 ) $30 |
| Sunset Cruise Departs 1 Hour Before Sunset |
Adult $40 Children (6 - 12) $20 |
Snacks and beverages provided: Bring a camera, sunscreen, a jacket or sweatshirt, food and drink if you wish. $5 Off Per Person For All Cruises Monday - Thursday
Cape May Whale Watcher
Cape May
Where: Sails from the Miss Chris Marina, 2nd Ave. & Wilson Drive, Cape May, New Jersey 800-786-5445 or 609-884-5445. (Cruises are available from March to December)
What: Climb aboard the 100 ft boat Cape May Whale Watcher to view humpback and fin back whales, sea birds, dolphins, sea and the beautiful Cape May peninsula. Dinner and lighthouse cruises are also available. Whale watching in New Jersey at it's best!
10AM 2 Hour Dolphin Watch
1PM 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch
6:30 2 Hour Dolphin Watch as well as optional Dinner Cruise
Please Note: The 6:30 2 Hour Dolphin Watch/ Sunset Cruise with optional dinner cruise runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Schooner AJ Meerwald
Port Norris NJ
Where: 2800 High Street Bivalve - Port Norris NJ 856-785-2060
What: The A.J. MEERWALD sails April through October from many ports throughout the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware tri-state area. They offer many different types of public sails and private charters. The cost for public sails is $15 for children (12 years and under) and $30 for adults for the morning and afternoon sails. For evening sails the cost is $35 for all passengers.See their upcoming Public schedule
Delta Lady
Wildwood NJ
Where: Sails from the Wildwood Marina at Rio Grande Ave. and the Bay in Wildwood (609) 522-1919.
What: Delta Lady Sightseeing tours are aboard an 80-foot replica of a Mississippi River paddle-wheeler for a two-hour narrated cruise departing daily! The boat, complete with a cash bar and snack bar, cruises the calm Cape May canal, harbor and inlets where you can view bird and wildlife sanctuaries, commercial fishing fleets, and the U.S. Coast Guard base and fleet. Moonlit cruises with entertainment are also offered.
Check out their other Cruises offered Late June Through Labor Day
Friday Nights - Fireworks Banjo Cruise
Fireworks, Live Entertainment, Dancing & Cocktails
Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise
Live Entertainment - Cocktails - Kids Under 6 Eat Free
Cruise With Captain Kidd
Eat Free Breakfast while a famous Pirate sings songs
Wildlife & Nature Cruise
See rare and endangered species and enjoy breathtaking photographic opportunities.
OTHER CRUISES IN NJ
River Belle
Point Pleasant (908) 892-3377
Sails from Broadway Basin at 47 Broadway in Point Pleasant Beach. This 80-foot replica of a Mississippi River paddle-wheeler cruises the picturesque intracoastal waterway up the Manasquan River and Barnegat Bay daily. Luncheon and dinner cruises, twilight cruises and starlight excursions with DJ and dancing depart several times during the week.
Duke of Fluke
Higbee Ave. at the Bay Somers Pt, NJ (609)-926-2280 (609)-822-2272
Don't feel like fishing? Duke of Fluke offers many other activities while in the Ocean City area including Eco-Tours, Family day trips and more! The Eco-tour is a weekly narrated nature tour.
Atlantis
Brielle (908) 528-6620
Sails from Began's Basin, 800 Ashley Ave, in Brielle. The Atlantis, a 110-foot passenger vessel, departs every Sat and Sun from mid-May through September. Take a five-hour whale - and bird-watching cruise where you can see Finback, Humpback, and Meinke whales. Enjoy the comfort of a heated cabin, heated handrails and a full snack bar.
Big Flamingo
Wildwood Crest (609) 522-3934
Sails from 6006 Park Blvd. and Cardinal Rd. in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy dolphin- and whale-watching trips along the beautiful southern New Jersey Shore.
Black Whale II and Black Whale III
Beach Haven (609) 492-0202
Sails from Centre St. and the Bay In Beach Haven. A scenic one-hour back bay cruise during the early evening, Mon.through Fri. Experience the beauty of the coast and the excitement of Atlantic City, all in one day! Passengers are treated to a 90-minute ride to Trump Castle in Atlantic City where they can spend five hours in this famous resort before returning. Live entertainment, cash bar and snack bar are all available on board ship.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Cape May (609) 886-9699
Sails from the Terminal Building in Cape May. This popular auto/passenger ferry offers daily and evening cruises to Lewes, Delaware, on the beautiful Delaware Bay, Food and beverages are sold on board. Ask about the summer passenger incentive program, "A Fare to Remember."
Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center
Cape May (609) 898-0055.
Sails from Rte. 109 and Wilson Dr. in Cape May. A ride on this 75-foot double-hulled whale watcher is a unique adventure. The cruise features lectured tours by naturalists who identify whale, dolphin and water-bird sightings along with a picturesque view of historic Cape May. Daily departures Apr. through Nov. The boat is complete with both a cash and snack bar.
CRUISIN-1.
Sea Isle City (800) CRUISN-1.
Sails from 42nd St. and the Bay in Sea Isle City. Dolphin and mammal sightseeing cruises depart daily from this lovely seaside town. Morning, sunset,dinner and moonlight dance cruises are also available.
North Star and Evening Star
Ocean City NJ (609) 399-7588.
Sails from 9th and Palen Sts. in Ocean City, near Somers Point bridge. Marine mammal environmental tours are given with a full commentary by a science naturalist. Cruise the back bays, inlets and ocean by Atlantic City, Somers Point and Ocean City. Fishing excursions are also available.
River Queen
Brielle (908) 528-6620
Sails from Bogan's Brielle Basin at 800 Ashley and Higgins Aves, in Brielle. Charter this Mississippi riverboat for private parties, business meetings, weddings and banquets. Up to 140 passengers can enjoy music and dancing while cruising the serene waters of the Manasquan River.
Sandy Hook Lady
Atlantic Highlands (908) 291-4354.
Sails from the Atlantic Highlands Harbor off Rte. 36 in Atlantic Highlands. The Shrewsbury and the Navesink rivers are the cruising grounds for this 85-foot paddle-wheeler. Narrated lunch cruises, dinner cruises, theme nights, sightseeing, moonlit cruises and Sunday brunches are all enhanced by a Victorian-style bar and restaurant. Reservations a must.
Yankee Schooner
Cape May/Wildwood Crest (609) 884-1919
Sails from the Ocean Highway Docks This 80-foot-tall ship cruises along the Jersey shore; dolphin sightings, historical narrative; refreshments and soft drinks included.
Send Questions or comments to
© 2007
HOME I OUTDOOR ADVENTURE I FUN WITH KIDS I RAINY DAYS
WEEKEND GETAWAYS I THE BEST OF NEW JERSEY I NEW YORK
TAKE A SMALL TRIP I BEST NEW JERSEY BARS I COOL THINGS TO DO