Took a sunrise boat tour. The owner was super friendly, very knowledgeable about local fishing and…read morewildlife. It was great getting to talk with him and was open to all types of questions. Definitely would book again!

We have been coming here for years while renting a house in the area. Each time we have come, the…read morestaff has been great and helpful both getting on and off the boat. The quality of the boat we have gotten each year has steadily declined. On our most recent trip the boat, the boat was very run down and the motor lacked a reverse and a very difficult throttle forward. We love renting here and enjoy the staff. Hopefully they will make the boats a little nicer.

John and "wife" are horrible to deal with. When his wife and or "receptionist" actually shows…read moreUp it usually 2 hours late. John's a drug user and there are far better places to be serviced. The guys are great but business has gone down hill. Owner can hardly remember deals or agreements. Go elsewhere

We own a boat that has sentimental value to us but would have not been worth re powering with a new…read moreengine. John had the perfect solution for us. If it wasn't for John and his crew I'm not sure I would of ever got back up and running. He worked with us to keep things on budget and really took the time to go over the small things that can lead to big problems. His shop was 4 hours away but it was 100% worth the ride. Thank you Forked River Diesel and Generator.

Awesome time on the bay on a pontoon boat. We rented a boat for 10 people thinking someone was…read moregoing to drive us through the bay only to find out I was going to be the captain. I had done it once before so I took it on and handled the boat quite well even if I am the only one to say so myself. Lol!

We went out on a cruise, our so called captain cole cracked a beer the second we left the marina…read more(he's 19 years of age) then he proceeded to leave our boat stranding us for hours upon hours and then finally came back blacked out and could not drive the boat. Not professional , not safe, and definitely not worth over $1100!!!! Save your money!

We love it here. John in the office is very nice and helpful. J&E Marine Services is on the…read morepremises. Great neighbors and everyone helps one another; true boaters that use and work on their boats. Reasonable, four-payment slip fee starting early in the year not 50% in October like some marinas. Many, large, costly boats are berthed and stored here. The atmosphere seems to go by dock letter: A Dock - most expensive slips especially near the fuel dock/office, view across parking lot and field of Cedar Creek, "tent people" some with outdoor kitchens, smaller slips further down. B Dock seems mostly adults and larger boats with some noisy parties. C Dock is quiet with singles and couples and far enough away from the "parking lot picnic table people". D Dock is very quiet especially the far slips by the travel lift even though there is a "triple tent" nearby, there has been no noise from there to date.

Don't risk your life going on Bills boat!!! The boats are junk and the motors unreliable. Once in…read morethe parking lot you can walk around and see two piers that offer great crabbing and fishing!

Do not rent from this place. Starts out with paperwork that you need to do on your phone, they…read moredon't have a tablet or hard copy for you to fill. Not ideal for those with vision impairments or without a phone. Very disorganized, they tried to send us off with no life vests and no anchor. Had to ask for another vest because they gave one that had no clasp, and the worker replied well you won't need it anyway...that's not the point. The workers spend more time sitting around running their mouths than doing their jobs. They have a terrible and difficult to see map to try and explain where you're allowed to go, and no copy is provided for while you're on the boat. Really crappy boats with non-functioning motors. We mentioned to them the motor was dumping oil in the water and they ignored us. There is a very limited area that you can use the boat. We got out towards the big bridge and the motor died. We tried to get it started for a long period of time before we were able to get it going. We started heading back with it and it died again. We finally got it back to the rental place and told them of the problems. Again, explained that there was a large quantity of oil dumping into the water non-stop. He the told the other guy the fuel pump needed to be replaced and the fuel line was leaking. We asked for at least a partial refund (we were on it for 1 hour total trying to get the motor started and back to the rental location) and they absolutely refused. They didn't offer another boat or motor. The just screwed us out of our money, because of course it's cash only. Don't fall for this scam, they are boat slum lords!

One of the Best Sailing Experiences of My Life!…read more I had the most fantastic experience sailing on the Jersey Shore's Barnegat Bay on a beautiful September day. The "Steph-Er-Laur" is a Beneteau 32-foot sloop owned by sailboat charter company "A Day On The Bay." The tour departs from The Inn at Rivers Edge Marina, 223 East Lacey Rd. Forked River, NJ 08731 with easy access from the Garden State Parkway Exit 74. The sailing vessel has plenty of cockpit space and foredeck for relaxing while you sit back and take in the sights and beauty of the best sailing area that Barnegat Bay has to offer, including the Barnegat Lighthouse. This trip brought back so many beautiful memories for me since I sailed my pram sailboat, "Little Dipper," here as a child. The weather was perfect, and I had an outstanding time sailing with Captain Warren and his wife, Andi, who served as the "First Mate." I was a lieutenant with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for 14 years and was impressed that Captain Warren went over the safety features of the boat and our trip before we left the dock. As a current university professor, I give Captain Warren an "A+" for sharing this important information first. I was also impressed that the sailboat was inspected and certified for safety by the US Coast Guard and that Captain Warren, is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain. A fellow passenger, Donna, was on the trip for a sailing lesson. Captain Warren is a terrific instructor, and I learned a few new things myself! Barnegat Bay is a very safe place to learn how to sail and enjoy the loveliness of the experience. The feeling is hard to describe as the sails catch the wind and the sloop gently heals over. Cold water and light snacks were offered, including a large and very clean bathroom or "head" as they are known on sailing vessels. I enjoyed the opportunity to take the helm and benefited from the Captain's extensive experience with wind, surf, and sail. I can't thank "A Day on the Bay" enough for a wonderful experience! Dr. Jim Brown

What a great evening. We decided to see if we could get a last minute trip for my birthday. I…read morecalled Cpt. Warren just two days before and he was able to accommodate my wife and me for a sunset sail. Cpt Warren and his wife Andy are a warm, outgoing couple who truly love sailing and their passengers. We were treated like longtime friends. The cruise itself was a bit over 3 hours, we got a n opportunity to steer the boat, and were treated to a spectacular sunset. It's obvious these two truly love sailing because there was no set duration, no "We'll be back at the dock by 8." They wanted us to share in their passion for sailing and relax and enjoy the whole experience. Nothing was rushed. We've taken more of these types of sails than I can count, and this is by far the most enjoyable, relaxing, and best value for our money, we've found. Cpt Warren and Andy are highly recommended, without reservation. Give them a call, you won't be disappointed.

I called around to other kayak rental places and they weren't friendly, didn't have launch sites,…read moreetc. When I called here they had everything I was looking for and great customer service. such a positive experience

Very good experience renting SUP by the hour. If you're a newbie, the guys will give you a few…read moreminutes of basic instruction (just ask) and advise on where to head out given the day's wind and weather. Well priced, plus you're also paying for someone to basically keep an eye out in the unlikely event you find yourself in trouble... they are able to zip over via jet-ski. We enjoyed paddling over to the little island to view some nesting shore birds. I also paddled by a Cownose Ray today. Highly recommend for people new to SUP.

Mike is a true sailor with local heritage…read more Beautiful Sunset & Immaculate Boat - Mike & Kara made sure to make the experience for my kids worth even more than we paid. We were a bit apprehensive about taking our 6, 9, and 14 year olds on the boat - we ended up booking a day at Tices Shoal & Island Beach State Park for the day at the end of our cruise. The kids cant wait to go back and hangout with Mike & Kara. Keep up the great work y'all!

I was on LBI for a week and wanted to do something other than beaching while I had friends visiting…read moreover the weekend. Boating seemed like an obvious option, but all the other tours I found looked crowded, not very intimate, and were pricey. Lucky for me, LBI Luxury Charters had just started doing private boat tours a month before my visit. Captain Mike and his crew member James could not have been more accommodating or pleasant, ensuring my friends and I had everything we needed aboard to enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise on the bay. They provided small snacks and drinks as well as a cooler with ice for the items we brought. The boat was beautiful and very roomy for the 4 of us -- you can bring up to 6 on board -- and was not ridiculously expensive for a two hour ride, especially compared to the other tours I found. Overall, a great find. Thanks, guys, for a memorable time and save some room for us next season ;)

The sail couldn't have been more perfect.! The weather conditions were a top 10 day to be sailing…read more Lots of wind, puffy clouds and sunshine! Captain Mike was very accommodating and engaging ! The boat sailed beautifully and was very comfortable. We couldn't have been happier after our sail, so enjoyable! We highly recommend Captain Mike's charter. Return sailors, and we will be back!

Amazing boat trip with Captain Mike , we had an absolute blast . He was super informative and…read morereally professional . Lucky to have great weather . Super fun, well worth the money . Would highly recommend.

Came to Holiday Harbor Marina, in order to dry dock a boat…read more The marina is clean, spacious, accommodates boats up to 50 tons, and each slip was accommodating a vessel. Watching how our 46 ft. boat was lifted out of the water was incredible. The marina crew were professional, knowledgeable, and hard working. Now, until next March.....sleep tight, Ligera.

My advice, stay away from Holiday Harbor......... Buyer Beware......... Don't know how they are…read morestill in business............ After speaking to "bob" the acclaimed owner of this marina during a week in September this year, we discussed slips for the year. He went over placement, fees, etc, as I expected. We settled on a location and price and made arrangements for me to move my boat to his marina that Saturday at noon. All Great Right ? Come Saturday I pull into the marina in my boat at the scheduled time as directed, and tie up to the fuel dock. After searching for a marina staff member I find the fuel dock worker that explains to me the main office closes for lunch at noon, and they shall return at one o'clock. OK....... So i wait, and wait, and wait.......... along with a half dozen other disgruntled current marina slip holders. Office finally reopens, after what i hope was a good lunch for them, at 2:45pm !! I wait my turn in line to speak to the marina office staff, over hearing numerous complaints from every person in line in front of me. Finally at 3:15 pm my turn comes up, after much confusion from the office staff, who have no record of me, or my prior arrangements with the owner. When inquiring on the status or phone availability of the owner the acclaimed "bob". I was told "he went fishing today" and is unavailable. thirty minutes later, with a growing line behind me, the staff member finds the entry of my boat slip in the register all set to go, but.......... she did not check the register that morning and already leased the slip to another boater. Instead of a "im sorry" or any remorse or apology, to my shock she says their might be another opening in two or three weeks........ great, but my boat is tied up at your fuel dock. So trying to put this disaster of an experience behind me, i quickly scramble to find another maria close by that can take my boat into a slip that evening...... And i do, the very nice gentleman at Long Key Yacht Club said he had a few openings and i could pick which ever i liked. He even keep the office open late that day to accommodate me. Finally I have found somebody with a head on their shoulders. At long key, better slip, better hook ups, better service, and half the price of Holiday and their disastrous customer service. I do realize that Holiday Harbor is one of the nicest maria's in the Barnegat Inlet area, with probably some of the best amenities, which comes with a higher cost. With that said I do believe this cost is much higher than reasonable, but with quality comes price, quality = price right.... answer is no. It certainly does not come with customer service, this has been made clear to me. My advice, stay away from Holiday Harbor......... Buyer Beware.........