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DINNER CRUISES
NEW JERSEY

Cape May Whale Watcher Dinner Cruise
Cape May

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. 
 

Atlantic Highlands Princess  
Atlantc Highlands NJ

Where: Atlantic Highlands, NJ. 732-291-4141

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.

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!

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.

OTHER CRUISES IN NJ

River Belle
Point Pleasant (732) 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. 

Black Whale Cruises
Beach Haven (609) 492-0333
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.

River Queen
Brielle, NJ 732-892-3377
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.

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.

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.

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.

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