Sailing daily from Keyport, New Jersey
Party-boat fishing, whale watching and New York Harbor cruises aboard the Keyport Princess and the Nighthawk. The Hartleys have been welcoming people aboard for over 30 years.
Daily 7 AM–2 PM
Striped bass, fluke, black sea bass and porgies, depending on the season.
Fishing tripsFri–Sun 3–6 PM
Three hours offshore looking for humpbacks, minkes and dolphins.
Whale watchingMost Saturdays 7–10 PM
Usually a run up to the NYC skyline, plus live music and special event cruises.
CruisesSummer adds afternoon Magic Hour fluke trips (Tue–Fri, 4–8 PM). Spring and fall add Night Bass trips (6–11 PM). Check the booking calendar for open dates.
All open-boat trips leave from Keyport. Private charters on the Nighthawk sail out of Atlantic Highlands.
April through December
Seven-hour trips every morning on the 85-foot Keyport Princess. We follow the bite around the bay for trophy striped bass and fluke, and fill coolers with black sea bass and porgies. No fishing license needed, and rods rent on board.
Friday to Sunday, 3 PM
Humpbacks feed in the waters just outside New York Harbor. Our captains follow the bait, which is where the whales tend to be. Dolphins and seabirds often show up too.
Saturday nights & special events
Most Saturdays we cruise from Keyport into New York Harbor to watch the skyline light up. We also run live band cruises about once a month, plus special event trips like Sail4th 250, our biggest cruises ever.
Your date, your plan
Have the whole boat to yourselves for a company outing, birthday or family trip. Four- and seven-hour fishing charters, or a private cruise for up to 100 guests.
We post catches, pool winners and what's biting after almost every trip.
Fishing is more than a business for the Hartleys. It's the family trade.
It started over 30 years ago with the Rainbow 1 out of Wildwood. In 2018 we moved north to Keyport, and today the 85-foot Keyport Princess is our tenth boat.
Our story
Our Lydia-built flagship for daily fishing, whale watching and cruises. Room for a crowd, with a galley on board.
A Robbins-built Chesapeake Bay deadrise with a massive open back deck. Made for private fishing charters and cruises for up to 40 guests.
See open trips and book your spot in a couple of minutes. Gift cards are available too.
