Groupon brought the 4 of us to the Cape Star -- at Utsch's Marina -- for a 3 hour whirl in the Cape…read moreMay bay -- just something different to do one morning while on our beach vacation in Wildwood Crest. This is NOT deep sea fishing -- and you will probably NOT take whatever you catch because it will be too small. But if trawling the 12 foot bay with 2 baited hooks on a basic rod/reel rig with the occasional hit interests you -- this charter could be your thing. The Groupon price point is quite reasonable. Captain Tony is an engaging and hospitable host and his new pontoon style boat is steady and accommodates a dozen plus very comfortably. That's about the complement we had on our morning excursion and this is the first year he is running this boat in Cape May. Top Tip: Great for kids who have never fished before -- they will land something -- we all did -- mostly baby sea bass and mud sharks. The crew is helpful and the experience pleasant.

What a great excursion. We went on the 3 hour bay trip. The water was not choppy so no potential…read morefor sea sickness. The captain and mate were very helpful, explained how to fish, and knew a lot about the wildlife. The tour can hold 49 and there was 14 on the boat so there was plenty of personal interaction. One group caught 2 Flounders, another group caught a shark, and my group caught 2 crab and a Sea Robin. The day before, the captain told us they caught a 24 inch Flounder! Overall, this was a 5 Star trip. What I liked: Crew good with kids Crew always helping someone Reasonable price Dropped a crab trap on the way out (kids got to pick the spot) What I did not like: Sea bugs all over (crew offered big spray which helped) Catch more fish

My friend and I went on the 4-hour afternoon fishing trip yesterday after finding a deal on…read moreGroupon, and I had such a great time. This was my very first fishing charter, so I was really excited for some deep-sea fishing--and Starfish Boats definitely lived up to the reviews I had read beforehand. The mate, Anthony, was the star of the show. He works for tips, and you should absolutely tip him because he is your best friend out there. From the moment we got on the boat, he was helping with everything--setting up the poles, putting the bait on for the first cast, walking around checking in on everyone, and jumping in whenever someone needed help. He made the whole experience so much easier and way more fun. At one point, I hooked something really big--probably a shark--but my rod couldn't handle it. Anthony quickly cut the line, set me up with a new pole, and got me right back to fishing. I ended up catching a little baby bluefish. My friend didn't catch anything this time, but plenty of people around us were reeling things in: bluefish, flounder, and even baby sharks. So you're definitely going to catch something out here! The trip itself was well-organized: about an hour ride out to the fishing spot, then we moved three or four times to drop lines before the hour ride back, giving us roughly two solid hours of fishing. Everything ran smoothly. The only downside for me was the number of people on the boat and some kids running around who clearly weren't into fishing--it got a little distracting. But I get it, families want to bring their kids along for the experience. Next time I might try a trip with fewer people for a quieter vibe. Overall, I give Starfish Boats five stars. Great crew, well-run trip, and an awesome first experience with a fishing charter. I'd definitely go out with them again.

Took a July 4th cruise to see various nearby fireworks from the ocean. As it turned out, the ocean…read morewas a little too rough so we ended up watching from the bar, but the captain did a great job making sure we could see 3-4 different firework shows going off across the nearby shore towns. The DJ was playing patriotic music throughout the fireworks. They were giving out free pretzels and sodas were free as well. Everyone was very friendly and we really enjoyed the few hours we were out on the boat. Would definitely take another trip with this company in the future.

Best boat and crew in Cape May! Fished roughly 20 times this past summer and had an awesome trip…read moreeach time. Chuck (owner) and his son Chris are the best mates I ever fished with. They can't do enough for you!! Captain Mike is awesome!! They work extremely hard to put you on fish and make sure your day is very enjoyable. Can't wait to fish again next summer. I promise you will enjoy your day on the Sea Star III.

We had a great experience with the Sea Star III. Two Dads, mid-50s, took our two teenage daughters…read morefishing for sea bass. Chuck and his crew were friendly, efficient, and courteous. They instructed us to ensure we caught fish. In speaking to Chuck, he's fished the waters around Cape May for 30+ years and had the opportunity to acquire the boat when the former owner retired, which he did. The captain put us on the reefs or wrecks that held sea bass and croakers. The crew was encouraging to us and our daughters and all of us caught fish, which the crew cleaned and filleted for us expertly. The fish we caught was breaded that evening and made for a delicious and memorable dinner with our girls when we got home. Many of the patrons on the boat were repeat customers. Rod rentals were reasonably priced and did the trick. A few notes, this is a smaller sized fishing boat so if it's rough on the day you head out, you're going to feel it. The day we went out the weather and surf was fine so no issues. There isn't a ton of shade on the boat so bring a hat and sunscreen. There are separate restrooms for men and women. Besides our daughters, there were a number of women on the boat, who all seemed to have a good time.

On Friday aug. 15 2025. l was in my boat ( 21' cc) coming back from fishing at the cape May reef,…read morealone. Water conditions rapidly changed from when l went out in the morning around 9 am. Seas were 1 to 2 feet. At 2:20 P.M seas were a scary 4 to 5 feet with wind approaching 20 mph. I was approximately 2 miles from the CM inlet when l noticed a party boat baring down on my port side. I clearly had the right of way but the captain of the party boat paid no mind to the proper protocol. If he didn't know that he should have yielded to me since he was approaching my port side he should not be allowed to captain that vessel! The name of the vessel is "The Royal Flush " If l didn't immediately slow down quickly he would have hit me broad side. I ended up nearly swamped by his wake! Who ever he was should be fired immediately! PS. I've owned and captained boats all the way up to a 34' Silverton. I took and passed America's Boating Course sponsored by Kingsway Power Squadron. I hope if he is still employed there, he should take the course so he doesn't harm some innocent people.

A last minute fishing trip this morning. We decided to try the Royal Flush. Adequate parking,…read morespacious boat with plenty of room for coolers and other belongings. Captain put us on fish mainly Croakers. Not big fish but when you are catching them it tends to be lots of fun. Shout out to the mates on the boat especially Tyler who was a huge asset and filleted our fish. My only drawback is the actual fishing time. 2 hours in travel time and just 2 hours to fish. But it was still a 5 star day which deserved a 5 star review. Thank you Royal Flush and staff.

The Liberty is a beautiful boat. It is a french made replica of a classic american boat, a yacht…read morethat was used to transport the titans of New York's gilded age to their estates on the Long Island Sound. Captain Herk was very gracious.

I know nothing about boats, but this vessel was one of the coolest things I've seen in a while …read more... hands down. Captain Herk is extremely personable, fun and knows a lot about the local area. My family and I had an absolute blast and we can not recommend him enough. He is extremely accommodating and takes great pride in his boat. We saw many dolphins, sometimes only a foot from the boat, and took a nice cruise around to take in the beautiful landscape. THANK YOU Captain Herk, we will definitely call on your services again!

A must stop for blue crabs. They are cooked to perfection! So yummy and so fresh. The owners are so…read morekind

Cheap boat rentals for crabbing. Don't catch any don't…read moreworry you can buy live crabs there. Nice small family place that kids love to see live crabs, fish and even a couple turtles. Also sell the cheapest ice on island too!

Great boat with a friendly and helpful crew. Good option if you want to fish but don't feel like…read moregoing on a deep sea boat. Would recommend going out on it.

Take you somewhere where you can catch some fish once in a while. All this guy does is go to the…read moresame spots with the same groups of people and never catches anything. He just seems like he's going through the motions.

Bunkers is the BOMB. Great people, accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Nice selection with a…read morebig boy boat to handle our crew. And, if you shopped around as we did they crushed their competitors. Bunkers is a business that knows how to conduct business in all facets. They will of course be top of list for recommendations and they will of course see our repeat business. They earned it!!!

2nd year keeping my boat at Bunkers... What a well kept,…read morebeautiful, and, by far, the cleanest marina. From the great service over the phone , to the convenience at the dock. Always welcomed with summer smiles and customer support. Can't give a bigger shout out to Fra, the genuine owners, and the dock crew. With the channel being right next to bunkers, and everything I've stated above. I can definitely argue it being the best marina in Cape May County . Hats off !