All Aboard The Belmar Tiki Boat!
- Jul 17, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
If you're looking for something fun and different to do for a birthday celebration, date night, or getting together with friends or family, book a cruise on The Original Belmar Tiki Boat at the Belmar Marina.
Book A Sunset Cruise On The Belmar Tiki Boat
The Belmar Tiki Boat I is a 45-foot pontoon boat that accommodates up to 34 guests, including adults and children together. The Belmar Tiki Boat II holds up to 45 passengers.
The tiki boats will delight you with a leisurely cruise around the scenic Shark River, departing from L Dock at the Belmar Marina.
Belmar Tiki Boat: What To Bring
Both boats in the Belmar Tiki Boat fleet are equipped with plenty of seating around the perimeter and large covered console tables in the middle of the boat. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks on board, as the tiki boat tour is BYOB, with only soft coolers and backpacks permitted, and no glass bottles. Sunscreen is always a good idea, as well as hats and maybe a light jacket or sweater in case the evening air gets a bit cool at sunset.
The Belmar Tiki Boat sailed its maiden voyage in April 2023. The tiki boat is operated by the same folks who own the Golden Eagle fishing party boat, which also docks at the Belmar Marina by 9th Avenue Pier and Marina Grille.
More recently, the fleet of Belmar Tiki Boats expanded to include a location in Brick, New Jersey, cruising the Metedeconk River, and another new location in Toms River, New Jersey.
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Celebrating Birthdays On The Belmar Tiki Boat
I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a Friday-evening tiki boat ride to celebrate a friend’s milestone birthday at the end of August. There were about 15 of us in our group. We booked a 1.5-hour public cruise and shared the boat with other guests. There was plenty of room for everybody to have their own space, under the expert care of Captain Matt and a small crew.
If you have a large enough group (up to 34 people), you have the option to book a private, flat-rate cruise for either two hours ($1,450.00 plus tip) or three hours ($2,100..00 plus tip). The per-person cost will vary depending on how many people are joining your group.
Everyone in our party really enjoyed the experience, including the music, and the time went by really fast. The summer evening weather was perfect, and the pontoon boat glided slowly and gently through the calm waters of the Shark River as we took in the beautiful sights of nature and scenery all around us. I would definitely ride again on the Belmar Tiki Boat, perhaps next time for a sunset cruise.
Tom’s River Tiki Boat and Brick Tiki Boat also offer four-hour swim cruises if you’re looking for a little fun in the water. Even if you don’t like sailing in a big head boat on the ocean, I encourage you to try a ride on the Belmar Tiki Boat in the Shark River. It's a completely different experience, and you won’t need your sea legs for this one!
The Original Belmar Tiki Boat
Belmar Marina – L Street Dock 610 River Road
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
732-233-7624
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