Every summer we rent a jet ski from these guys. We take a ferry over from New York City to Jersey,…read morequick ferry ride. A guide takes us our individual jet skis, and it's the highlight of my summer going down the Hudson, racing down the Hudson, to the Statue of Liberty, around the Statue of Liberty and back up the Hudson. It's an epic day and they do an amazing job. Best time ever.

Took a one-hour harbor tour with my wife. I loved it! It's not what I thought it might be…read morepotentially, but once I experienced the natural limitations of imperfectly smooth water, I realized it could not be better. We had great weather (that's free!), friendly and safe guides, and a harbor that seemed uncrowded enough. We went on a Thursday, so the day ferries were busy moving commuters around, but we were the only personal watercraft on the water and we encountered a manageable number of NYFD boats, fishing boats, and luxury boats, I would only expect better if I were willing to (1) improve my own ride by becoming a jet ski expert, and (2) get on my own personal custom tour (which I did not pay for or set aside the time for). I also realized what folly it would be for a passenger to take video while moving at tour speed. You could do it, but the video would be bouncing all over the place and you might also lose your passenger after a rough wave. You would need that for full-time video, as the guides are paying more attention to safety and only taking pictures after they pause the tour. The one-tour gets you the meat of the harbor views - from up around 34th St of Manhattan and a view to the Empire State Building, to the Financial Center, Jersey City views, Lady Liberty, the Brooklyn Bride (and very close to the Williamsburg) and the South Street Seaport. It's great. Covering this ground and having any time for pictures requires speed. At one time, I think I was up to 45 knots in spurts, but generally just over 30. This will bang you around at times unless you're pretty skilled and have excellent throttle control. Mind you, I found my jet ski to have a very "tight" throttle as I describe it. It was like a small version of the brake on a ten-speed. I needed a strong tension to hold it, and changing position under high tension seemed to let it move too much. The jet ski would lurch. If they can get smoother throttles (can you get some like motorcycle throttles), that might make the riding less challenging. I paid for the pictures and got some. I wanted more pictures, but time is limited and these guys have to put awareness (safety) first and then progress on the tour second. I would suggest if you want a lot of photos, hire them for a private tour or a longer tour and you'll get more pictures. My wife is a real non-adventure/non-athletic person. She says she was literally praying to God before we even got there. Then she kept telling me to slow down. I can't blame her. I was surging and stopping, especially in the first 20-30 minutes as I got the hang of it. This experience can be a challenge for some who are fearful of everything. If they are like my wife, they eventually realize they won't die and it's actually safe as long as you are mindful of the surroundings. Of course, the guides do their part to hold you before traffic crosses, but sometimes you're widely spaced and you must use your own good judgment not to cut in front of the 30-foot luxury liner that for heading to open waters.

I joined one of the beginner paddle board classes with a friend on Sunday a week or two ago. I…read morethink the class had about 7 participants total, with two teachers. I came in from Manhattan, and took the PATH to get back home. The walk from the station to Pier 13 isn't short, so I can see why Google Maps suggests the bus to get to Pier 13. Personally I plan to snag a ride share from the station to Pier 13 in the future since I run late to most things and the walk took a while. Although I've been paddle boarding before, this class highlighted that I had never been taught some paddle boarding basics during my prior adventures. We hung out pretty close to the docks most of the time because the water was so choppy that day, but I believe the instructors said under better conditions the class sometimes ventured further out. For those of you wondering about how clean the water is - I personally did not mind falling in and was splashing my hair with the water to cool down as needed. The water felt fairly clean, and was "brackish," as the instructors liked to say. The instructors for this class were great, namely Ben (I believe that was his name anyway). He was fun, easy to talk to, and 100% willing to jump into the water to demonstrate re-mounting the board for people that had fallen. They cover how to get onto your board from the dock, how to hold your paddle, which parts of your body you should be engaging to paddle, paddling while kneeling, paddling while standing, tips on steadying yourself, and re-mounting the board. By the end of the hour I felt way more confident, and was interested in signing up for their other classes where you get a guided tour of the nearby areas. There was mention of paddling to an island nearby for one of those classes. Would highly recommend this as a weekend activity. There's plenty to eat and drink on the piers/walkways around there after you get done.

What an amazing time! A safe new and enjoyable adventure. We learned a new skill, the people in…read morecharge made sure we had an amazing experience.

This review is for a special fourth of July weekend brunch cruise on the Spirit of New Jersey…read moreleaving from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City. This being said, my comments probably apply to many similar cruises offered by this company. The cruise was supposed to board at 10:30 am for an 11 am departure, returning at 1 pm. Boarding started maybe 10:50 am and the ship left about 20 minutes late, and still returned at 1 pm. So it was really a 1 hour and 40 minute cruise rather than a 2 hour one. The boat has two indoor, air-conditioned dining levels and an upper deck. It is random which level you are seated at, but the layout looks the same. With taxes and random fees, cost was about $350 for a family of three, and $500 for a family of four. We did not pay extra for a window table. We got a window table anyway, which was nice. There were also bottomless mimosas for the adults and orange juice for the kids. We did see the tall historic ships as advertised. We didn't see many - definitely less than 10 - but we did get pretty close to the ships and got some good pictures. The boat went around the tip of Manhattan and we saw Ellis Island, Governor's Island, and Staten Island. We spent a lot of time around the Statue of Liberty. It was a while before we got food. At the beginning of the cruise, the buffet was not ready yet so basically everyone went upstairs to the upper deck to take pictures first. When the buffet was ready there was a lot of waiting around while they called the tables up one by one. The buffet was honestly not great. The sausage was undercooked, the bacon was over-crispy, the salmon was overcooked. There was someone serving slices of beef which were somewhat dry but still the best thing there. The DJ did a commendable job acting as a tour guide but also playing every line dance that he could think of in order to convince people to get on the dance floor. I am sure nobody booked the cruise for the purposes of having a dance party, but there were definitely at least two families with kids dancing on the dance floor by the end of the cruise. Overall, decent but expensive.

The cruise was advertised as "New Jersey July 3rd Parade of Historic Ships signature afternoon…read morelunch". We saw no historic ships, no tall ships. The route advertised was from Liberty State Park to the Intrepid, then back to Battery Park and up the East River to Williamsburg Bridge. This boat simply circled Battery Park for 1 1/2 hours. No Intrepid and no East River! No historic ships. Food as fine, table location was excellent of there had been any ships to see. I received several emails warning to arrive 60 minutes early. We had to wait in the hot sun (nearly 100 degrees that day) and they boarded passengers 20 minutes later than stated in the email. So, we waited in the hot sun more than 80 minutes. Then we didn't have the cruise we paid for!! No email telling me the route changed or change of plans no access to the historic ships on this cruise!! if I had known that the day of the cruise, I would have demanded a refund before paying for five adults for this event. Make sure you double and triple check the actual cruise route before paying for a cruise with this organization.

We went out to Jersey City for a brief boat ride to view the Statue of Liberty. The views were just…read moreimpeccable. NYCCycleBoats is located by the dock, just 12 minutes from the Grove St station on the PATH. It is quite innovative, as it also allows us to pedal to propel the boat. They make many trips throughout the day, some departing from Jersey City and others from Manhattan. We were able to see the NYC & Jersey skyline, which made for the perfect backdrop to any photo. 15 Marin Blvd

Recently booked a private boat to celebrate my birthday on one of the cycleboats from Jersey…read moreCity.My friends and I had an AMAZING time!! I specifically chose the JC port because it takes you around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (two attractions I don't visit too often). Whereas the Hoboken one takes you along the city skyline which I always see lol I will say if you get seasick please be sure to take your dramamine ahead of the trip to ease your nerves because it does get a bit wavey on the boat. The boat is BYOB (beer, wines, ciders, seltzers) nothing harder than that or you won't be able to board the boat. You can also bring on easy cleanable snacks. Overall really cool and different experience in the NYC area and I'd for sure do this again!

Sara and Sven were the most thoughtful captains. We had the experience of a lifetime discovering…read moreManhattan, the bridges, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn from the water! They even have a cozy lounge area at the front of the boat where we could relax and take in the views. The boat also has a comfortable cabin with everything you need to spend the day feeling fresh and comfortable. We felt completely safe and so well taken care of throughout the trip. You can really tell how much they love sailing and sharing the experience with their guests. We'll always remember this as a true sailing adventure. If you're looking for a unique way to experience New York, I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Breathtaking experience! Our pilot Raf was very pleasant, friendly and professional. What a great…read moretour guide. He really enjoys his work. I would highly recommend the 40 minute Nyc tour. Worth every penny.

WOW! From the first call to the moment we landed both my wife Mary and I enjoyed ourselves…read moreimmensely. Our pilot Sal, was assuring to us all the way, 100%! VERY reasonable costs for the 50 minute tour, we felt so at ease to ask any questions at any one point. If your going to try it out, Garden State Helicopter and Signature Air is the only was to go!!!

First of all, it was just really fun being on the boat itself so close to the water, and it…read morehappened to be the coolest place in New York City with this heat wave. Additionally, it was really enjoyable to be so close to the Statue of Liberty and to go right under the bridges and view the city skyline, and they stop so you can take pictures. And our captain Eric is an engaging and accommodating guide. It's one of the best tour experiences I've had in a long time.

Amazing way to see the shoreline and learn about the area. While the weather was cold, we were…read morewarm and cozy in protective gear. Our driver and guide, Eric, did a fantastic job! Would highly recommend as a unique and educational experience.

NJ Adventure Tours hosted our bride to be, Amanda's bachelorette party over this past weekend. John…read morewas a pleasure to work it, he responds quickly to emails, was punctual and very professional. He takes care of everything to ensure a smooth trip. We visited three wineries(which were beautiful & amazing). We had so much fun! I highly recommend this company and will be booking future parties! Thanks John!

My Mother and cousin surprised me with New Jersey Adventure Tours for my bachelorette party. We had…read morewine tastings at three wineries, and we even had an amazing lunch included with the tour. The owner John, was our driver. He was extremely nice even as we got rowdier as the day went on. At the second winery he purchased us all wine glasses which we all agreed was beyond generous. I highly recommend going with this company for your bachelorette party or other big events. You will have an amazing time!