Frequently Asked Questions About Barnegat Bay Cruise
Dive into essential information on what to bring, trip cancellations, and family-friendly tips to ensure your cruise with us is organized, enjoyable, safe, and unforgettable. Explore our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Barnegat Bay Cruise in the Jersey Shore.
Weather
Barnegat Bay Cruise reserves the right to postpone the trip up to the time of departure for safety concerns. In times of extreme weather, we will try our best to contact you the day of your trip to notify you if there is a chance of cancellation. We will work with you to reschedule your cruise to an open date or provide a refund.
What to Bring?
We suggest a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (please no spray sunscreens). It is normally 10–15 degrees cooler on the water at night, so bring a sweater or jacket to stay comfortable. Bottled water is available for your convenience. This is a BYOB beer or wine vessel. Snacks like cheese, crackers, and fruit are a great addition to enjoying the views. Barnegat Bay Cruise complies with all USCG and federal laws while on the water. No federally illegal substances are permitted. The captain reserves the right to end the trip with no refund if someone becomes too intoxicated or if illegal substances are found.
Trip Cancellation
Outside of extreme weather, we have a strict cancellation policy. If you cancel before 48 hours, you forfeit 50% of your charter. If you cancel within 24 hours of your charter, you forfeit all trip costs. We reserve the right to cancel your charter at the captain’s discretion (weather, unforeseen events, etc.). All costs will be returned if the trip is canceled by Barnegat Bay Cruise.
What About Children?
Children are welcome to join you on your day on the water. However, anyone under the age of 12 must be in a life jacket at all times while onboard the vessel per USCG law. It is recommended that you bring your own so that your child is comfortable wearing it for the duration of the trip.
The sunset cruise is normally enjoyed more by adults only.
Boat Restrictions
There are a few boat restrictions that must be followed during the trip, and they will be reviewed before we depart.
Sunset Guarantee
We can guarantee that the sun will set but, we cannot guarantee you will get to see it.
Most nights, the sunset is superb, but some nights, the clouds block you from a good view. We have seen many dramatic photos when the clouds interfere with the sunset. There is no refund if you do not get a good sunset display.
Most nights, the sunset is superb, but some nights, the clouds block you from a good view. We have seen many dramatic photos when the clouds interfere with the sunset. There is no refund if you do not get a good sunset display.
Is Swimming Off the Boat Allowed?
Swimming off the boat is allowed at the correct times. No diving off the boat is allowed at any time because the bay is very shallow. The boat must be stopped with the motor off before anyone is allowed to go swimming. There is no lifeguard on the boat — all swimming is at your own risk.