Pontoon Cruise: Scenic Wildlife & History Tour

Experience private, picturesque pontoon cruises featuring wildlife, history, and an optional onboard brunch—reserve your adventure now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wildwood - Embark on a serene private pontoon cruise through the picturesque waterways of West Wildwood. The journey starts at the historic West Wildwood Railroad Bridge, a landmark that once linked the island to the mainland, now standing as a testament to the area’s rich history.
    As the cruise glides through the tranquil back bay marshlands,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
Location
626 W 26th Ave
West 26th Avenue
We are at Bayview Marina in Wildwood on 26th street behind the Acme
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D779ghemilyd
Sep 10, 2025
Must do day trip activity! - Sandbar Joe’s was the perfect day trip activity for my family in Wildwood! Joe is the best and it definitely was a boat day to remember!!
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C3607njpattyg
Sep 8, 2025
Back bay cruise - Went with family & my dog. Highly recommend. Captain Joe extended our time by a half hour and at no extra charge. Captain Joe is alot of fun!! 🤩 on our schedule for 2026!
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Kww573jc
Sep 8, 2025
Great family tour on this boat. - Great tour through the grasslands and really nice stop for swimming on a sandbar. We had great music on this tour and learned a little about Wildwood history.
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C499eclaurenr
Sep 8, 2025
Best boat ride EVER - Sandbar Joe’s is the perfect way to get out on the water. Joe keeps it fun and relaxed, and knows all the best spots. Couldn’t recommend it more!!
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Wander68891
Aug 10, 2025
Best Party in Town - The Back Bay Cruise at Sandbar Joe’s was an incredible experience. Captain Joe is extremely knowledgeable of the back bay in Wildwood as well as the bars and restaurants accessible from the bay. The moment we left the dock, our cruise turned into the best party in town.
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Clerviuse
Aug 8, 2025
Great way to experience Wildwood - I highly recommend booking a cruise with Sandbar Joes! The very fact that they are pet friendly was a major win for us. The weather was lovely, Joe is an excellent captain. He's very knowledgeable and knows his way around the island. If you plan on visiting Wildwood, I must insist that you book a cruise. The price is well worth it. The best part of the cruise was when we landed on Champagne Island. My wife, my toddler and my dog had a blast. I am guaranteed to book another cruise when I visit again.
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689juliannap
Jul 9, 2025
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! - Sandbar Joe's has been the HIGHLIGHT of my summer so far! I booked a 90 min cruise with some of my college girlfriends to reunite, and it was the most perfect activity we could have done for our little girls trip. BYOB was one of our selling points to save some money and bring what we wanted. Captain Joe provides the Yeti cooler stocked with ice. We got to play whatever music we wanted. We were nervous if we would feel awkward having a captain we didn't know, but Captain Joe was our bestie by the end of our cruise. He is so so so fun!!! We got to anchor at Champagne Island, then we hit the rope swing to shake up our cruise, and we even docked for a quick drink at the Lazy Bass to bring back onto the boat. ALL WITHIN 90 MIN! If you are looking for a bang for your buck on your budget friendly trip, Sandbar Joe's is the place to be.
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Phillyjennie
Jul 2, 2025
Fabulous 90 minutes of my 2 Day vacation! - We booked a last minute 90 minutes back bay tour in a Monday in June. From the time we talked to Captain Joe that morning, til the time he had us back at the dock, it was a great adventure! Joe was a fabulous and knowledgeable host. He fit right in with my family joking and just making it feel like he was one of us. But more knowledgeable and able to contain a boat! We dropped an hit at champagne Island and some of our people ventured into the water to get up close & personal with the horseshoe carbs. Joe made the trip enjoyable and it was quite obvious that he loves what he does!! Looking forward to another cruise with Captain Joe. Book it and you will not be disappointed. Added bonus: comforts of home: Joe provides a giant Yeti cooler filled with ice and cold waters, ready for you to add whatever you bring with! Book today! Relax, sit back, and let Captain Joe entertain and inform you!!
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325betsyp
Jun 28, 2025
Food Tour - What a nice way to spend time on the water, we did a “Food Tour”. The boat was decorated beautifully, like sitting in a friends living room. Our first stop was Surfing Pig, where we had Eggs Benedict with a twist (pulled pork/cornbread) delicious! There were 2 additional stops (The Wharf/Ship n Shore) other tastings included Fish Tacos, fresh fruit salad, cheesesteak eggrolls and more. Capt Joe had it all under control, I’d definitely do this tour again.
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Bridgetmh8520kg
Jun 27, 2025
Food Tour - What a nice day on the water. The boat was decorated nicely, felt like I was sitting in a friends living room. We did the “Food Tour” with 3 restaurant stops, a great way to visit local restaurants. We had Eggs Benedict, with a twist (pulled pork/cornbread) at Surfing Pig, delicious! We also enjoyed Fish Tacos, Fresh Fruit Salad, Cheesesteak Eggrolls and more. I would definitely do this or another tour option with Capt Joe.
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).