07/30/2026
What an incredible day aboard Jersey Girl!
This morning we had the honor of hosting Rita from OceanFirst Bank in Point Pleasant and a wonderful group from Next Step, an adult day program serving autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When Rita helped us finance our new engines, I promised that once the boat was back on the water, I’d bring the Next Step group out for a complimentary whale and dolphin watching trip. Today, we were able to keep that promise.
The ocean delivered an experience none of us will ever forget. We saw dolphins, whales, and then, out of nowhere, a humpback whale launched completely out of the water in a spectacular full breach just about 20 feet from the boat. It happened so quickly that our security cameras captured the passengers’ reactions better than the whale itself—but honestly, that’s what made it so special. The excitement, laughter, and amazement on everyone’s faces said it all. A breach that close to the boat is something you simply don’t see on every trip.
A huge thank you to the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of Belmar for providing pizza for everyone after the trip. The weather couldn’t have worked out better—the sun stayed with us the entire morning, and just after lunch was finished, the rain arrived. It was almost as if Mother Nature waited until the perfect day was complete.
Experiences like today also remind us that Jersey Girl is much more than a whale watching boat. Thanks to our new high-speed engines, we can create custom private charters throughout the region.
Want to spend an afternoon cruising to New York Harbor and seeing the Statue of Liberty? Interested in a spectacular Hudson River fall foliage cruise? Looking for a private sunset party with the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop? Have another destination or celebration in mind? We’d love to help make it happen.
If you can dream up the trip, there’s a good chance Jersey Girl can get you there. Reach out and let’s plan something unforgettable.