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Marinas in New Jersey

Cruise 19 marinas across New Jersey. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Jersey Shore, Pine Barrens, and the Delaware Water Gap.

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Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 17 of 19 marinas in New Jersey with 10 or more Google reviews. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.

MarinaCityActivitiesRating
Clarks Landing Yacht ClubPoint Pleasant4.9413 Google reviews
Bridge MarinaJefferson4.8577 Google reviews
Green Cove MarinaBrick Township4.8156 Google reviews
Edgewater MarinaEdgewater4.841 Google reviews
South Jersey MarinaCape MayCruising4.7201 Google reviews
Brigantine Marina & Paddle ClubBrigantine4.733 Google reviews
Liberty Landing MarinaJersey City4.6466 Google reviews
Seaview Harbor MarinaLongport4.6150 Google reviews

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About New Jersey

The Jersey Shore is the headline, and it earns it: miles of barrier islands, wide beaches, and a string of inlets that put you on the ocean in minutes or tuck you back into sheltered water when the swell kicks up. Cape May, Atlantic City, and Point Pleasant Beach anchor the coast as working boating towns: deep-sea fishing fleets, coastal cruisers, and waterfronts that stay busy from the first striper run of spring until the last boats come out in fall.

Behind the barrier islands, the back bays tell a slower story. Barnegat Bay in particular is the state's great family water: calm enough for a first sail or a tube run, big enough to spend a whole season exploring, and lined with marinas offering transient slips, fuel, and services. Up north, Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook sit within sight of New York Harbor, so a fishing trip can come with a skyline behind it. The trade-off is traffic: commercial and recreational boats share these channels, and the mix keeps you paying attention.

There's a freshwater side to New Jersey too. The Delaware River runs the state's western border past historic towns and natural preserves, good for a full day of unhurried cruising. Inland, Lake Hopatcong draws powerboaters, waterskiers, and sailors to quieter water far from the surf. Charters run the full range across the state (fishing trips, sightseeing runs, bareboat sailing), so you don't need to own a hull to get out.

The marina network is one of the state's real strengths. Fuel docks, pump-out stations, repair yards, and provisioning are standard at full-service facilities, and plenty of them add restaurants, lodging, and walkable access to town. Ocean swell, bay calm, or a lake evening with the engine off, New Jersey covers all three without a long drive between them.

When to cruise in New Jersey

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
146
Rivers mapped
271
Marinas listed
19
Best season
April through November

Trip guide

Know before you go in New Jersey

Federal permits, lotteries and timed-entry reservations in New Jersey, from Recreation.gov.

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Boating Safety Certificate

    Anyone operating a power vessel, including personal watercraft (PWC), on New Jersey waters must possess a Boating Safety Certificate. Operating on non-tidal fresh waters, lakes and rivers such as Lake Hopatcong, additionally requires a New Jersey Boat License issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). This requirement applies to all power-vessel and PWC operators regardless of age or birth year, New Jersey has no birth-year cutoff. Operators must be at least 16 years old to operate a PWC or an unrestricted power vessel; 13- to 15-year-olds holding a certificate are limited to low-horsepower vessels (electric, or 12'+ under 10 HP).

    NJ State Police Marine Services

  • Vessel Registration

    All motorized vessels, including those with electric motors, and sailboats greater than 12 feet in length, must be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). Registration decals must be properly displayed, and the registration certificate must be onboard the vessel when in operation. Certain non-motorized vessels may be exempt; verify with the NJMVC.

  • Fishing License

    A New Jersey freshwater fishing license is required for anyone aged 16 or older to fish the state's fresh waters. Marine waters require no fishing license, most saltwater anglers 16 and older must instead enroll (free) in the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry. Separate licenses or endorsements may be needed for specific species or federal waters. Always check current regulations from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) before fishing.

  • PWC Operation Restrictions

    Personal Watercraft (PWC) operators must adhere to specific rules, including a minimum age of 16, mandatory Boating Safety Certificate, and operating restrictions such as no-wake zones, daylight-only operation, and restrictions near swimming areas. Verify all PWC-specific regulations with the NJ State Police Marine Services Bureau.

01Do I need a special license to operate a boat in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey requires a Boating Safety Certificate for anyone operating a power vessel, that covers all power-vessel and PWC operators regardless of age or birth year, since New Jersey has no birth-year cutoff. Age minimums apply on top of the certificate.
02What are the common navigation challenges in New Jersey's waters?
Shifting sandbars and shoals in the bays, strong currents in the inlets and rivers, and heavy traffic, commercial and recreational, in the main channels. Weather can turn fast too, especially on the open ocean and the bigger bays, so keep an eye up.
03Can I rent a boat or charter a vessel in New Jersey without owning one?
Easily. Marinas and charter companies across the state rent everything from small powerboats to pontoons, and charters cover fishing, sightseeing, and bareboat sailing. Requirements vary by operator, some ask about experience or run a short boating safety course first.
04Are there good fishing opportunities for recreational boaters?
Some of the best on the East Coast. The bays hold flounder and striped bass; offshore runs produce tuna, mahi-mahi, and sea bass. Saltwater anglers 16 and older don't buy a license but must enroll in the free NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry, and species-specific regulations apply.
05What is the availability of pump-out stations for waste disposal?
Good. Pump-out stations are standard at most full-service marinas along the coast and inland waterways, and many marinas run mobile pump-out services on top of that. Confirm hours and availability with the individual marina before you count on it.
06What is the best time of year to experience boating in New Jersey?
June through August brings the warmest water and the fullest scene, if you don't mind the company. May and September-October are the insider picks: pleasant weather, thinner crowds, and excellent fishing on both ends of the season.

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