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Cruise indoors or out on the historic paddle wheel boat - the Navesink Queen!

She is generally in service April thru January. The “Queen” offers an open-air top deck with a full canopy roof and heated cabin main deck. With both decks open, she can carry 150 persons. In colder months with access to the main cabin only, group size should be kept to a maximum of 75 persons. We look forward to hosting you on one of our classic boat rides in NJ. 

Enjoy a Private Charter Aboard The Mariner!

Enjoy this charter to celebrate a Birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner, family reunion, office outing, team building etc. The NEW Mariner can carry 50 passengers comfortably.  She is equipped with a full service bar for adult beverages and soft drinks. Plus an open air second deck.   

The Amazing Lady Jill is a 6-passenger wood boat that travels the Navesink!

Sail back in time aboard our stunningly restored 24′ 1960 Hubert Johnson Black Jack. She’s perfect for your smaller charter wants. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or lunch cruise with Sickles Bites to go. Lady Jill departs from the historic Molly Pitcher INN in Red Bank. Before or after your cruise you may enjoy many of the amenities the hotel has to offer, including breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Experience an amazing Red Bank River Cruise aboard our Electric Boat Watts Up!

Enjoy a quite “Electric Boat” cruise aboard our Classic Styled 22 foot Duffy named WATTS UP. There will be plenty of room in the shade or sun for your party of up to 6 passengers. You are welcome to bring food and drinks aboard. Ask the Molly Pitcher kitchen about “food to go” Have fun, but don’t go overboard!

Navesink Queen Private Charter

Enjoy your own Private Charter aboard our Paddlewheel boat the Navesink Queen – “Rollin on the River” This majestic vessel can carry up to 150 passengers! Cruise the waters of Atlantic Highlands, NJ in style! Reserve in advance!

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Anchor Jam!

Join us on Anchor Jam, our new favorite cruise of the week in Atlantic Highlands, NJ! Watch the sunset, and listen to live music aboard the Navesink Queen! As we slowly cruise the river and bay. Bring your camera.

The Carl Gentry Band Sunset Cruise

Enjoy the Carl Gentry Band aboard the Navesink Queen in Atlantic Highlands, NJ! Fresh air fun as you tap tap your foot and sing along to live music! Sip on a favorite beverage or two from our bar.

Steel Drums, BBQ, & Rums Cruise

Escape to the Islands with our favorite Steel Drummer Kenny in Atlantic Highlands, NJ! It’s “Island Time” aboard the Navesink Queen. Let your cares drift away on this family friendly calm water river and bay cruise.

Lunch and Light House Tour

Experience this Lunch and Light House tour aboard our paddlewheel boat the Navesink Queen in NJ! This is a private charter for large groups that includes assorted sandwiches, a salad, chips, plus a desert item with Ice tea or lemonade.

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"We had a great time! My family and I enjoyed the great live music while we cruised down the bay and watched a beautiful sunset. Even though we live local we all felt like we were on vacation. Highly recommend - We are already looking forward to the next time! A+++"

"My family and I did the Steel Drum and Rum tour with Classic Boat Rides. It was the perfect Saturday activity with even more perfect weather. The crew was incredibly friendly and accommodating. I would recommend packing a cruise picnic lunch to personalize the experience."

"10 of us went on the Thursday night cruise as we wanted adults only and liked the live music. We had a blast and would highly recommend the cruise- drinks were reasonable, sights were gorgeous, and we had a blast being on the water together. We made friends on the boat too! Fantastic night!"

"Went on the three hour Sunday afternoon cruise up the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers. First time sailing with CBR – definitely won’t be the last. Captain Dan and his crew were great! Boat was very comfortable and the views were spectacular. Can’t wait to try their sunset cruise."

"Great boat ride. Highly recommend for anyone that loves boats and music. The crew are all wonderful. You get so much for the price, which is very reasonable. I do this every summer and they have so many cruise options. I can't wait to try another cruise. The steel band cruise looks great too!"

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Sandy Hook, New Jersey Beach Day!

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Enjoy a relaxing beach day with a gorgeous ferry ride (click to see video) seeing many of New York's famous landmarks! This stretch of 7 mile (11.3km) spectacular pristine ocean and bay beaches are excellent for swimming, relaxing and catching a tan. For nature lovers, there are extensive hiking trails, running and bike paths, a spectacular holly forest and more than 300 species of birds at Sandy Hook Beach ! You will also find old military forts and the country's oldest lighthouse . If you're feeling extra adventurous you can also discover New Jersey's only legal nude beach, Gunnison Beach , which is one of the top 10 famous nude beaches in the world.

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Teal Cruises is a premier charter boat company serving the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas.  Our flagship vessel, The Festiva is docked in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. We offer private and public dinner cruises inside the protected waters of  Sandy Hook Bay. The Festiva is a unique venue for events of all kinds! 

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Classic Boat Rides specializes in cruising charters for family and business. Sight Sea-ing, Weddings, Eco Tours, Sunset Cruises, Birthdays, Office Parties and more. We cruise the Two Rivers (Navesink and Shrewsbury) and Sandy Hook Bay. We can also cruise to NYC to see Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and various Light Houses. Our Mansion Tour of the Navesink offers stunning views of the majestic homes of the rich and famous, including the Bon Jovi estate. Our Sandy Hook Bay Tour offers a refreshing bay cruise with an up-close look at Fort Hancock and Officers Row on Sandy Hook. Plus the Sandy Hook Light house from the bay side. We can costomize the charter to your needs.

The Mariner departs from Atlantic Highlands Marina and one of Atlantic Highlands cleanest charter boats. There is a cash bar, catering available or you may bring your own. The 54' MARINER may carry up to 40 guests. For reservations, please call.

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What to Do and See While Boating on Sandy Hook Bay and the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers in New Jersey: Your Guide

Through our Highlands Boating Club & Rentals location, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming hundreds of boating visitors to the beautiful Sandy Hook Bay area on our luxury boat rentals and top-notch Boating Club fleet boats. Our Boat Rental guests and Boating Club members, as well as other boating visitors, often look to us for suggestions on what to do during their visit, and we’re thrilled to help our guests plan their perfect day at the Jersey Shore!

Whether you’re looking for what to do with your family at the Jersey Shore, or planning a get together with friends, the Jersey Shore offers so much to do and see! Here are just a few of our suggestions on where to go and what to do during your boating experience with Bridge Marina in Highlands, whether you’re boating on Sandy Hook Bay, the Navesink River or the Shrewsbury River!

Looking to enjoy dock and dine?

Highlands offers a host of waterfront dining options. For local seafood and American fare, try the iconic Bahr’s Landing in Highlands for its indoor and outdoor waterfront seating and “famous” lobster options. Proving Ground Restaurant is another Highlands’ favorite, offering “casual chic” fare and beautiful views of Sandy Hook. Both options are minutes away from Bridge Marina, making either of them an ideal choice for a waterfront dining experience.

The Seafarer Bar with Local Smoke BBQ, located at Baker’s Marina on the Bay (where our Highlands Boat Club & Rentals is located), features live music on most weekends and casual fare in a fun atmosphere; our guests often enjoy winding down here after their day on the water.

When choosing a waterfront restaurant, please be mindful of the condition of any docks you approach, and use fenders, lines, and bumpers correctly. Make sure you are comfortable with docking the boat on your own. Finally, please note that reservations may be required at waterfront establishments; we suggest calling ahead, especially on weekends.

In the mood for a swim?

Our Highlands Boat Rental guests and Boat Club members alike enjoy the beauty of Veteran’s Cove on the Navesink River for swimming or simply anchoring and hanging out for the day. If you choose to spend your time here, please anchor safely, away from other boaters. Please note that “tying up” with other boats/boaters is strictly prohibited.

Cruising/Sight Seeing

A cruise up the Navesink River is perfect no matter what time of year; our Highlands boat rental and boating club members enjoy the beauty of this particular area! As you make your way up the Navesink River, boaters can admire the beauty of Hartshorne Woods. These forested hills were once fortified with a military coastal defense system. Now the park is known for its challenging hiking trials and beautiful vistas.

Also, check out the unique small summer bungalow colony of Barley Point in Rumson. Politicians and celebrities, including Governor Phil Murphy and Jon Bon Jovi, have made their homes on the Navesink; you can check out the abundance of sprawling estates from the water on the way to Red Bank. And don’t forget to bring your binoculars to see nesting Osprey and other interesting wildlife!

Other things to do in Highlands at the Jersey Shore

Highlands is a very walkable and bike friendly town, and our boating guests often enjoy spending time exploring the area before or after their boat trip with us!

The Henry Hudson trail, which begins in Highlands near Popamora Beach, is a scenic trail to explore by foot or bike, with gorgeous views of Sandy Hook Bay, as well as the NYC skyline. Bike or hike the trail to Atlantic Highlands, a quaint town with a small shopping district, dotted with Victorian homes that have been preserved and restored, adding to the charm of small-town living.

Sandy Hook National Recreation Area is a destination in and of itself, with miles of walking and biking trails to explore, as well as the historic Fort Hancock district, towering lighthouse and expansive beaches. And speaking of lighthouses, don’t miss the Twin Lights Historic site in Highlands, which offers a museum, exhibits and tours, and is highlighted as one of the best small museums in New Jersey. Please note that admission fees apply to both of these national and state park destinations, and reservations may be required.

Experience the Jersey Shore This Summer on a Bridge Marina Luxury Boat Rental

We would love to welcome you to Highlands on a Bridge Marina boat! A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient, we’re proud to offer Highland’s finest boat rental experience. Our boats, team, and genuine interest in ensuring you have a safe, pleasurable and memorable boating experience at the Jersey Shore sets us apart from the rest… we are not your typical boat rental experience! Book Your Boat Rental in Highlands with Bridge Marina here .

Want to enjoy the Jersey Shore all summer long on a boat?

You can of course buy a boat (or hop a ride with a friend), but you also may want to consider joining Bridge Marina Boating Club in Highlands! We’re Highland’s original and only boating club, offering our members exclusive access to an entire fleet of gorgeous boats, with watersports gear, training and more included! We own the boats, you own the boating experience! Enjoy boating all summer long without the hassles or costs of boat ownership as a Boat Club member! Find out more about joining Bridge Marina Boating Club in Highlands here .

Learn to Boat at the Jersey Shore

If you’re brand new to boating – or are interested in becoming a better, safer boater – our on-water Build a Boater training program is for you! Our Build a Boater program gets you out on a beautiful Bridge Marina boat on Sandy Hook Bay with a professional instructor, learning how to boat! Learn boating fundamentals, precision docking skills and more! Sessions are held on Saturdays in Highlands in the summer. Learn more about our On-Water Training programs here .

Whatever Boating Adventures You Choose in Highlands, Boat Safely

Regardless of the activities you choose to enjoy in the Highlands area, please remember to always practice boating safety and be courteous to other boaters on the lake. And, if you’re looking for more boating safety tips and videos from Bridge Marina, check out our blog post here and Bridge Marina’s YouTube Boating Safety and Education Channel here .

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Gateway National Recreation Area - Sandy Hook Canoe Cruise

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Gateway National Recreation Area's Sandy Hook is a barrier beach at the northern end of the New Jersey Shore. Its location at the entrance to New York Harbor assured Sandy Hook's importance for coastal and harbor defense. For more than 200 years most of the peninsula has been a federal reserve. The military presence both shaped Sandy Hook's history and assured its preservation as open space. During the summer, visitors enjoy swimming and strolling along the Sandy Hook beaches. Throughout the year there are opportunities for birding, fishing, hiking, camping or discovering the park's natural resources and historic sites, including America's oldest lighthouse and historic coastal batteries. During the Sandy Hook Canoe Cruise, experienced park rangers will outfit visitors for an early morning canoe tour on the bay. Along the route to Skeleton Hill Island, paddlers will experience breathtaking views of Sandy Hook mainland and Sandy Hook Bay. Visitors will likely observe shore birds, fish, and possibly Diamondback terrapins while paddling. Once the group reaches Skeleton Hill Island, visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the area. Shore birds, turtles, fish, hermit crabs, snails and horseshoe crabs are observed regularly during the canoe tours.

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• Reservations. Reservations are available until 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the canoe cruise date. Participants must have a reservation. Minimum/maximum of (2) participants must reserve for each canoe from the same household. 
• Experience : Participants must have prior experience paddling a canoe, at least intermediate experience. Paddlers must know how to hold a paddle in the water. Two park rangers lead the tour and are the National Park Service canoe. The rangers are never allowed to split up under any circumstances. This is a safety precaution, so they can work together to assist participants.
• Seasons and Tour Availability. The park offers canoe cruises on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from the middle of June to the end of August. There will be no canoe tours on Monday, July 4, 2022. The park will offer canoe tours on the weekends in September, except for Labor Day Weekend.
• Two Paddler Minimum: The rear of the canoe (position A) must be a strong adult due to tidal conditions in the bay (see canoe diagram at right). Must make a reservations for minimum of two people from the ssame household.
• Paddling Positions: The front of the canoe (position B) must be at least 14 years of age or older and must also have strength to paddle. Rangers reserve the right to cancel a reservation if the requirements are not followed.
• Children: Parent or legal guardian must accompany all minors between 14 and 18 years of age. Children between 14 and 18 years of age must have prior experience paddling a canoe, and are positioned at the front of the canoe. Children under 14 are not alllowed to participate.
• Canoes: Canoes are provided by the park only, no personal watercraft vessels are allowed. Participants must assist the rangers with unloading the canoes off the trailer, and load them back onto the trailer when the program is completed.
• Start time: The Canoe tour will start on time. Rangers will not wait at the meeting place for late arrivals.
• Remember to Bring: Water, bug spray, sun screen, water shoes and a snack, wear lightweight clothes, and/or bathing suit.
• Prohibited: Alcoholic beverages, coolers, pets, electronic equipment (cameras, phones, radios, watches)
• Safety: All participants are required to wear a pfd (personal flotation device) issued by the park while on the canoe. Programs may be cancelled due to high winds (more than 10 mph) or thunder and lightning or other hazardous conditions. Two park rangers lead the tour and are in an NPS canoe, they are never allowed to split up under any circumstances.
• Facilities: Bathrooms are not available near the canoe launch site or throughout the program.
• Please note if you would like to book more than 2 individuals, per canoe, you will need to continue to the next boat to add another reservation.

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Beginning June 1, 2022 tickets will be available for June 20 - August 31, 2022 canoe cruise dates. Reservations are available until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the canoe cruise dates.

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Atlantic Highlands, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay Party Boat Fishing

Fishing from Atlantic Highlands and the Sandy Hook Area offers us the best of both worlds, The Ocean and the Bay!

Season starts in April fishing for Striped Bass.

Stripers are one of the most exciting fish out there. The average size is 24 to 48 inches or 5 to 40 pounds! Along with being the best looking fish and a good fighter, they also taste great.

We fish till Mid June then switch to Fluke fishing for the Summer months.

Fluke (or Summer Flounder) are bottom dwellers. We fish several areas for Fluke, depending on the time of season. The Bay, Ocean, Channels, nothing is out of our reach. The average size Fluke for our area run 14 to 30 inches,1 to 10 pounds. However, several fish each season are caught  between 10 and 14 pounds! Fluke are a challenge to catch, that’s what keeps customers coming back.

We finish up the season with our Fall Striper run. Normally from the last week in October through Christmas (weather permitting). Jigging or Bait Fishing between the channels, in the bay or down the beach, this is probably the most exciting time of year. Fish are migrating for the winter and are normally very hungry.............If you haven’t fished with us before, give us a try, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you! Capt. Ron Santee

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• FISHERMEN/Big fish Tuesday!

Had nice fishing for the first couple drifts this morning....

Lost the current and barely had a drift, picked at shorts and Sea Bass with an occasional keeper until Noon when we finally start to move.

Bigger fish started to chew, Jigger Joey landed a double limit including the Pool fish with a beauty at 6 pounds 14 ounces, Pat had one 6 pounds  Bill V. landed a nice 5.6 pounder with another 5 pound fish caught by Brett L.  Big Tom Chipped in with his 4 keepers also.

Bigger Sea Bass in the mix with one going 5 pounds, largest we have caught inshore in a long time.

Lots of action once things got right....Back at it in the AM.

Sailing Everyday 7:30am-2:30pm. Open Boat, No Reservations just come on down. Fare is $90, Rod Rentals $10.

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The Lower New York Harbor, and Ambrose Channel to Sandy Hook and Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey Tour

August 6, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

The Lower New York Harbor, and Ambrose Channel to Sandy Hook and Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey Tour Sunday, August 6th • 11am-2pm

FERRY DIRECTIONS: DO NOT GO TO THE NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM. The “Fast Ferry” pier is located on the water, by the 1 Bay Street general area which includes the St. George Ferry Terminal and the Empire Outlets. The “Fast Ferry” pier does not have its own address. Google Maps will take you to the general area to find parking either at the Empire Outlets or St. George Ferry Terminal. Please refer to our walking map to find the pier: https://lighthousemuseum.org/boat-tours/ The pier is located at the end of Wall Street behind the Ferry Hawks Stadium. You cannot park at the “Fast Ferry” pier, but you can drop people off at the end of Wall Street. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO PLAN FOR PARKING AND WALKING TO FAST FERRY. Call the National Lighthouse Museum prior to Boat Tour to ask for further explanation if need be.

Popularly regarded as NLM’s “Signature Tour” this exciting boat tour, familiarizes passengers with key lighthouses that facilitate safe passage from the Atlantic Ocean into Lower New York Harbor.

We explore a total of nine lighthouses: Battery Weed Light located atop Fort Wadsworth, the Coney Island Lighthouse, West Bank and Romer Shoals Lighthouses, the Sandy Hook Light, The Twin Lighthouses of Navesink at Atlantic Highlands, the Staten Island Rear Range at Richmond Hill, the New Dorp Light, and the Elm Tree Beacon at Miller Field, also located in New Dorp.

After sailing past historic Forts Wadsworth and Hamilton at the Narrows, we head under the Verrazano Bridge passing the former Quarantine stations of Hoffman and Swineburn Islands. Enroute to the Sandy Hook Light, situated near the tip of an eight mile spit at Fort Hancock, a coastal defense base that once guarded the approach of NY Harbor, we learn about the role that this proud and historic beacon has played on behalf of NYC’s maritime trade and its commerce over the centuries.

Cruising on the Ambrose Channel, Sandy Hook Bay and the Shrewsberry River we journey along the Atlantic Highlands past the towns of Keyport and Leonardo, home to Naval Weapons Station Earle and the world’s longest pier as well as Mount Mitchill, the highest point on the Atlantic coast from Maine to the Yucatan in Mexico. The Atlantic Highlands is home to one of the most spectaular lighthouses in America: the Navesink Twin Light Station, the very first structure in America witnessed by immigrants following an Atlantic crossing.

Upon our return along the Ambrose Channel into Lower New York Bay, we head near to the Coney Island Lighthouse at Norton’s Point in Seagate, Coney Island, where famed Keeper Frank Schubert, NYC’s last Light Keeper, resided for 40 years. We are also treated to a memorable image: the bright and powerful lens emanating from Staten Island’s Rear Range Light, located atop Richmond Hill.

*Combo Ticket Available: $75 for adults/$50 for children. Includes Boat Tour, National Lighthouse Museum admission and SI Ferry Hawks 4:00 pm Baseball Game.

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