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Father and Twin Daughters Parasailing Against a Blue Summer Sky.
27 Feb

3 New Jersey Boat Rides & Water Activities near Wildwood

Get off the beach and out on the water with these exciting New Jersey Boat Tours & Water Activities.

So you decided to take your family to the Wildwoods for a relaxing beachfront vacation. Great! You and your family should prepare yourselves for a memorable family trip. Now, you may have thought of a trip to Wildwood Crest in terms of the quintessential beach vacation – great hotel location (us), delicious local food, and lying in the sun all day, – but what if you are looking for a little bit more excitement? Do you want to get out on the water? The Wildwoods have a vast number of boat tours and water activities that are fun for the whole family. We made a list of some great New Jersey boat rides and water activities for you:

Cape May Whale Watcher

the cape may whale watcher boat in the background with a whale surfacing on the water

Just five miles from the Armada, the Cape May Whale Watcher is one of the largest whale and dolphin watching New Jersey boat tours around. You have great different tour options such as the whale and dolphin tours, dinner cruise, fireworks cruise, and more. Family packs are available as well and kids 6 years old and under ride for FREE.

Hang Loose Parasail

Father and Twin Daughters Parasailing Against a Blue Summer Sky.

“Tired of being one in a myriad of people on the beach? Not anymore! Come make your reservation with Hang Loose Parasail to hang out around 500′ over the beach in a surprisingly calm yet exciting high-flying experience!” – Hang Loose Parasail

Hang Loose Parasail, located in Wildwood, says it best that if you want to get out and see the ocean in a way you’ve never seen it before, parasailing is just the way to do it. See the beautiful New Jersey coast in style with exciting options for parasailing, jet skis, and jet boats (yes, jet boats). Kids 6 and older can participate and photo packages are available! For more information head to their website here.

Salt Marsh Safari-The Skimmer

the salt marsh skimmer boat in cape may, nj out on the water with happy customers

If you are looking for a more kid-friendly water adventure look no further than Salt Marsh Safari. Lead by an expert crew, you will go on a journey discovering amazing wildlife in the beautiful back-back salt marshes of Cape May, NJ. Cruise options include their standard 2 hours salt marsh safari, an eye-catching sunset cruise option, or “Crabbing 101” where you and the kids can learn crabbing the right way. For more information head to their website here.

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