New Jersey Boat Tour Ranks Among The Best In The U.S.

USA Today's 10BEST has set the stage for outdoor excursion lovers to have their best summer yet, with their top-ranked adventure tour lists. There's good news for those hitting the shore soon, as a New Jersey Boat tour was named among the best in the United States.

What's unique about setting sail on a boat tour is that there are so many different types. Of course, some options are relative to where you are in the country and what body of water supports your trip. From the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and all the lakes and rivers in between, we certainly don't have a shortage of options in North America to enjoy a boat getaway.

You can go whale-watching in the Northeast, embark on fishing charters in the South, or simply kick back on a catamaran with some food and drinks cruising down on the West Coast. Of course the different types of boating tours available also provide the chance to showcase different boat models. From small-capacity sailboats to million-dollar yachts to essentially giant rafts that flow down a river.

In the Garden State, we are heading to the place of much serenity and charm to hop on a boat tour.

This boat takes visitors out on a trip to spot birds. That's not a water excursion you see every day. The Skimmer is the legendary Cape May boat that takes you along the Salt Marsh for a safari-style ride.

In addition, "While guests can spot a wealth of local birds during a classic Salt Marsh Safari tour, aquatic animal aficionados can join in on a Marine Life Safari for a deep dive on the Garden State's crabs, fish, and bivalves," 10BEST states.

"Whether you are observing and photographing a 'life bird' to add to your list or holding a blue claw crab for the first time, you will discover why these ecosystems are vital, not only to the survival of the animals and plants that live there, but also to ourselves," the Skimmer explains.

The Skimmer is a 40-foot pontoon boat. It is appropriately named as it specifically navigates water that is approximately two-feet deep. Each tour leaves out of the South Jersey Marina in Cape May or from The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor.

These cruises run from May through October. You can see the full schedule here.

There are some major benefits to taking a trip by yourself. The solitude gives you time to clear your mind and gather your thoughts. And it also enables you to create your own schedule, taking in the sights you set out for. Good Housekeeping published a report that details America’s best places for solo travel, and New Jersey was all over this list.

In addition, Fifty Grande recently conducted a solo travel survey. They found that “52% of respondents said they planned to take a solo trip before the end of the year, and 64% of them planned to take that trip in America.” Furthermore, they found that 40% of those that participated in their survey answered “10” on a scale of 1-10 on how comfortable they were to travel alone. 83% said answered a 7 or above.

Other interesting items to note were 89% of the people had already taken a solo trip. The main reason was to “explore a new place and/or immerse in a local culture.” 22.9% said they traveled alone because it was “more fun when I’m 100% in control.”

Moreover, 52% of people plan on traveling solo before the end of the year. Much of that will be within the United States, Fifty Grande shows.

New Jersey is filled with areas that are prime for solo travel exploring. Of course, Atlantic City has a major nightlife scene. There are pristine golf courses all throughout the state, some of which are in close proximity to New York City (if you want to head in for dinner or a show). Finally, there are miles of beachside attractions along the Atlantic and historic sites deep in the heart of the Garden State. So, let's take a look at the two New Jersey destinations that were named best for solo travel. They happen to over a hundred and thirty miles away from each other, and vastly different in terms of what you can explore there.

Home to the Ivy League Tigers, Good Housekeeping calls out the historic sites this central New Jersey town house to offer. "Princeton Battle Monument honors the battle fought and won by George Washington in 1777." The University Art Museum and the Morven Museum and Garden often attract tourists from all over the world. Lastly, Carnegie Lake is one of the most serene spots in the state.

"Spend your day wandering the cute shops, sunbathing at the beach or climbing the 199 steps to the top of Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Pointe State Park," Good Housekeeping suggest. Cape May draws a lot of visitors in the summer months. It's very common that you will find families, couples, and solo travelers among them. In addition to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the east coast, you can visit winery's, theaters, safaris, or just rest along the shore of the beautiful beaches.