Welcome to Hey Pal Fishing LLC Our family-owned business provides some of the best fishing charters and boat excursions in the Raritan Bay area. Live an unfo...
The Raritan Bay area of New Jersey & New York is one of the premier fisheries in the northeast. Within view of New York City and the beaches of Sandy Hook it...
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Fishing Charters & Excursions

Join us on July 3rd as we cruise by the tall ships in Sandy Hook Bay prior to their participation in the parade of ships the morning of July 4th. Here's what to expect; on July 3rd we will be offering 2hr. boat tours for up to six passengers around the tall ships as they are moored in Sandy Hook Bay. You and your guests (up to 6 passengers maximum) will have your own private tour of these amazing tall ships prior to their participation in the parade of ships on July 4th.
Then on July 4th we will be hosting a single 6 passenger trip to the Verrazano Bridge where we will view the parade of tall ships and military ships from around the world. There will be close to 50 of these magnificant vessels passing by you as they head up into New York Bay. This special trip will be up to 6hours and you and your guests will be the only one's on our boat. This is a "Once In A Lifetime" event and you'll be right there.
Pricing & times for these events are as follows;
Friday, July 3rd. / 2hr tall ship tours in Sandy Hook Bay up to six passengers - private charter
Only $350 (that's under $60 ea.) **Requires a $100 deposit at time of booking.
7:00AM-9:00AM
9:30AM-11:30AM
12:00PM-2:00PM
2:30PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-7:00PM
7:30PM-10:30PM **Tall Ships, Sunset & Fireworks **Only $550
The 7:30PM-10:30PM trip will be the tall ship tour and then include the Riverview Medical Center Foundation Family Fireworks (approx 9:15-9:30PM) on the Navesink River for only $200 additional, must be booked in advance. This trip will end approximately 10:30PM and will require a $200 deposit.
Saturday, July 4th is The Parade of Ships - this is a full day trip from 6AM to 2-3PM depending on length of parade and traffic - approx 8hrs for only $1250. Requires a $500 deposit at time of booking.
Please check with us for availability and to place the mandatory deposit. Guests will be expected to arrive on time and to plan on parking and traffic problems for both days in the areas surrounding and the Atlantic Highlands. All boat trips will originate and end at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor. Details and directions with your deposit confirmation. Absolutely no hard liquor/alcohol can be consumed during the trip. You are welcome to bring your own beer, wine and snacks in a small cooler.