CAPTAIN CAL II
Captain Ron
(732) 977-2020
www.captaincal2.com
Email: info@captaincal2.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Captain-Cal-2-
561664440625951; Instagram: @captaincal2
The Captain Cal II is a family owned and
operated 75-foot party boat. Sailing daily May
- Nov. 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM and in June 3:30 PM -
10:30 PM (Sun., Tue., Thurs.). $70.; Seniors and
Military: $65.; Children: $40. Tackle available
for purchase. Rod rentals, military/senior/
group/children discounts, optional fish cleaning
service. Corporate and private charters.
GOLDEN EAGLE
Captain Rich Falcone and Captain Jim O'Grady
(732) 681-6144
www.goldeneaglefishing.com
Email: contact@goldeneaglefishing.com
Facebook: facebook.com/goldeneagleparty-
boat; Instagram: @belmargoldeneagle
The Golden Eagle is built for speed and comfort,
allowing for more fishing time during a comfort-
able relaxing day in the ocean. Sailing daily April
- Dec. 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Adults: $70.; Seniors:
$60.; Children under 14: $45.; First responders
and active military: $60.; rod rental: $7.; May
27 - September 9: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Adults:
$50.; Seniors: $45.; Children under 14: $40.;
First responders and active military: $45.; rod
rental: $47. (advance reservations required). 24
and 31 hour tuna trips in the fall. Full galley with
breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, optional
fish cleaning service. Corporate and private
charters.
MISS BELMAR PRINCESS
and ROYAL MISS BELMAR
Captain Alan Shinn
(732) 681.6866 or (732) 681-0030
www.missbelmar.com
Email: missbelmar@aol.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MissBelmarPrincess;
Instagram: @MissBelmar
Email: missbelmar@aol.com
The Miss Belmar Princess and the Royal Miss
Belmar pride themselves on being two of the
best party boats along the Jersey Shore. Sailing
daily April - Dec. Full galley, tackle for sale,
optional fish cleaning service. Corporate and
private charters.
OCEAN EXPLORER
Captain Bobby Quinn
(848) 565-0519
www.oceanexplorerbelmar.com
Email: oceanexplorerbelmar@hotmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Ocean-Explor-
er-204711249565857
The 100-foot Ocean Explorer fishing vessel fea-
tures spacious decks and a clean interior area
with tables available. Sailing daily year-round.
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Adults: $70.; Children: $40.;
rod rentals: $7. Free bait, tackle for sale, senior/
military/group discounts.
BRIELLE
Sailing from Bogan's Deep Sea Fishing Center,
800 Ashley Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08736. Free
parking.
JAMAICA
Captain Howard Bogan
(732) 528-5014
www.bigjamaica.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheBigJamaica
The 125-foot Jamaica is New Jersey's largest
and fastest party fishing boat. Sailing daily year-
round. Snack bar, heated handrails, optional fish
cleaning service available.
JAMAICA II
Captain Joseph Bogan
(732) 618-1241 or (732) 458-3188
www.jamaicaii.com
Facebook: facebook.com/J2fishing
The 90-foot Jamaica II party boat holds the world
record for biggest ling. Sailing daily year-round.
Climate controlled cabin, free bait, fish cleaning
service available. Corporate and private charters.
PARAMOUNT
Captains Francis Bogan and Dennis Bogan
(732) 528-2117
www.wreckmasters.com
Email: Paramount@wreckmasters.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Paramountfishing
The 100-foot Paramount has provided the
ultimate party boat fishing experience for nearly
80 years. Sailing daily year-round. Snack bar,
heated handrails, rod rentals, optional fish
cleaning service available.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Sailing from behind Spike's Seafood Restau-
rant, 415 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
08742. Free parking.
QUEEN MARY
Captains Dave Ribak and John Brackett
(732) 899-3766
www.njqueenmary.com
Email: info@njqueenmary.com
Facebook: facebook.com/partyboatqueenmary
Email: info@njqueenmary.com
The legendary 85-foot Queen Mary's crew has
over 30 years of experience and has a solid rep-
utation for providing an excellent fishing expe-
rience. Sailing daily April - Dec. 7:30 AM - 2:00
PM. Rod rentals: $7. conventional, $12. spinner.
Free bait, t-shirts for sale, group discounts,
optional fish cleaning service available.
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Jamaica II
Jill
Ocone
Party Boat Tips and Advice
Before you head on down to the docks, here's
some tips and advice.
• Anglers do not need an individual fishing
license when fishing on a party boat. However,
when fishing on their own, anglers must
register for free with the New Jersey Salt Water
Recreational Registry at www.nj.gov/dep/
saltwaterregistry.
• In most instances, you can keep any fish that
you catch as long as it meets National Marine
Fisheries Service and New Jersey Division of
Fish and Wildlife regulations. Anglers who choose
to keep illegal fish risk strict fines and severe
penalties. If you are unsure about whether the
fish you just caught is regulation, ask a deck
hand.
• While some boats do not require advanced
reservations, it's always a good idea to call or
check the boat's website or social media feed to
secure your spot and to make sure the trip you
plan on enjoying is not sold out.
• Likewise, check your boat's website and social
media feed before leaving to make sure that the
day's fishing trips have not been cancelled due
to weather, fishery regulations, or for other rea-
sons. Even though it might seem pleasant where
you are, all it takes is a small windy system a
few miles offshore to change the boat's plans.
• All posted rates and schedules are subject to
change.
• Plan to arrive at least thirty to forty-five
minutes before your boat is set to sail so that
you have enough time to park, unload your gear,
and get your perfect spot on the rail.
• As a rule of thumb, children age six and older
are usually permitted on party boats (when
accompanied by an adult) and have a separate
rate. Check with your boat beforehand for
minimum age requirements.
• All boats have both a strict alcohol policy and
a zero tolerance drug policy. Guests 21 and older
are limited to bringing four to six beers in cans
only (no bottles). Hard alcohol is not permitted
onboard any of the vessels.
• If you bring your own food and/or a cooler,
make sure you do not bring glass bottles. Local
lore and legend suggest that bananas on a fish-
ing vessel are bad luck, so it's a good idea to
leave your bananas at home.
• Other items you should bring: sunscreen, sun-
glasses, a few rags, rubber boots, rain gear, and
an extra sweatshirt. Consider dressing in layers
as it might be a pleasant day at your location,
but thirty degrees cooler with a gusty wind on
the water. If you do not have your own rod or
tackle, most boats provide rentals and tackle for
a nominal fee.
• Make sure you tip the crew as they rely on
your generosity for their livelihood just like
servers and bartenders.
