Good party boat for little kids?

[bakayd]

Hi all, any suggestions on what party boat would be good to take small kids on. My boys are 5 & 4 so they can't handle a full day fishing and they should probably stay in the bay until they get their sea legs. I would like to focus on fluke fishing to start. Any suggestions or experiences you have had are really appreciated. I don't want to start off with a bad experience of them getting sick if at all possible.

[reely]

all the party boat captains that sponsor this sight are good , maybe try a 1/2 day to start.

[Skolmann]

Misty Morn magic hour trips stay in the bay

Weekdays 5-9 PM

Weekends 4-9 PM

Check their calendar on their web site to see which night's they are sailing open.

[skate king]

Misty Morn and the Atlantic Star out of Atlantic Star are both great 1/2 day boats to consider.

[skate king]

I forgot to add I believe the Misty Morn is out of Keyport

[Gfedor]

Misty Morn magic hour trips stay in the bay

Weekdays 5-9 PM

Weekends 4-9 PM

Check their calendar on their web site to see which night's they are sailing open.


2nd that. Capt Phil good guy. Check weather for a nice calm day, no wind, kids will love it

[TerriMc223]

Atlantic Star is very family friendly and lots of time the youngsters outfish the adults! Fun to see ! Also if the conditions are too rough for the little ones,I've seen the Capt. advise the parents to bring the kids another day. However, they fish half day mainly in Sandy Hook/Raritan Bay so mostly the conditions are more gentle than the ocean.

[BugEye Chris]

Hate to bring this up but if you are fishing
With young future fishermen fluke may not
be the way to go . Kids get bored quick if the bite
is off. I would recommend trying one of the
sponsors that are porgy fishing. Lots of action
to keep rods bent and young kids busy

[makosnax]

Misty morn magic hours, lite crowds, short boat ride, and they shouldn't get sea sick in the back bay. Make sure you check their trip calendar because every week is a bit different. If the weather is really good with no swell, take em porgy fishing

[Waresthefish]

Atlantic Star is a good choice. Awesome atmosphere on this boat! Perfect for kids.

[2na]

GAMBLER in Point Pleasant. Half day trips are perfect and the crew is top notch. Even if the keeper fluke aren't biting, there's always something on the bottom for your kids to reel up. The Gambler crew makes a point to show ALL the kids different fish (skates, robins, dogs, etc.) that are being caught before they are released. I've taken 7 "first timers" on these trips ages 4-7 and they all WILL go back. Try not to let the kids know about sea sickness. Keep it out of their heads. I've seen over cautious parents make the kids sick at the dock.

[Fin Reaper]

Dorothy B or Atlantic Star

[Jay]

I would say Gambler if your heading towards Point Pleasant and definitely Atlantic Star in Atlantic Highlands.

[Dave A]

Gambler, Pt Pleasant Beach

[frugalfisherman]

Whatever boat don't forget the motion sickness pills.

[tombanjo]

Surprised nobody mentioned sea bass. Hands down the best choice for young children. They're easy to catch and lots of action as soon as you hit bottom so your kids will get the feel of an aggressive hit right away. The Golden Eagle in Belmar has afternoon trips that are perfect for children. It's also a nice stable boat so less worries about bouncy seas.

[MattRedShirt]

Dorothy B, without a doubt.

[bubbasdad]

Misty Morn out of morgan, almost always other kids on the boat, too...started bubba off on there with Phil, and aim to get his little brother out there at least once this summer, too

[No Fluke]

Surprised nobody mentioned sea bass. Hands down the best choice for young children. They're easy to catch and lots of action as soon as you hit bottom so your kids will get the feel of an aggressive hit right away. The Golden Eagle in Belmar has afternoon trips that are perfect for children. It's also a nice stable boat so less worries about bouncy seas.

I like this answer the best.

My experience seeing kids fluking on party boats at age 4 and 5 is holding the rod for 2 hours and then putting it down from boredom.

[vikesdad]

Gambler is my choice. Great crew , always alot of energy on the boat and the boat is immaculate. For Dads that have girls that is a huge plus