things to do in Rio Grande, NJ

Scan Avalon’s back bays for dolphins, rays, and shoreline wildlife

A private tiki boat ride timed for sunset views

Paddle Strathmere's tidal back bays in a stable single or double sit-on-top kayak

Fish after dark on a 5-hour Sea Isle City boat trip

Troll or fly fish for summertime mahi mahi

Ride a stable windsurfable paddleboard on Rehoboth Bay

Search for pelagic birds and marine mammals 3–20 miles offshore with expert naturalists

Relax on Margate’s back bays as the sun sets from an open boat

Share a festive train ride with Santa and his helpers

Work 1-on-1 with a surf coach, plus extra practice time

A captain-led private escape through Corson's Inlet with your own boat-day soundtrack

Cruise Wildwood’s back bays with a 9.9 hp motor—no boater’s license required

Explore back-bay crabbing spots with an experienced crew

Kick back on an afternoon back bay cruise before happy hour

Take the helm for a self-guided day on the water with room to relax

Cast a line aboard the Starfish in Sea Isle City

Target summer sharks close to shore with gear included

Rent a paddleboard in Dewey Beach with hourly, daily, or weekly options

Cruise Cape May’s coast and watch July 3–4 fireworks from the water

Ride a 40′ tiki boat through Ocean City’s back bays, with public tours or private charters

Cruise with a marine biologist to spot whales, dolphins, and seabirds

Sail Delaware Bay aboard a 1928 oyster schooner

See Sea Isle City and Avalon waterfront sights from your own private boat

Shark and bottom fishing with bait and equipment included