Highlands Boating Club & Rentals by Bridge Marina - Highlands, New Jersey

Joe S.

We have been Bridge Marina boat club members for 4 years. Being a boat owner in the past I am well aware of the cost and work associated with having a boat. We joined Bridge Marina be able to enjoy the local waterways and give our kids a taste of boating life. The boats are really outstanding with a good options for fishing, cruising or skiing/tubing The ability to schedule the boats is pretty simple and now available through a convenient app on my phone. The owner Ray Fernandez is a friendly guy. The staff who help at the marina are outstanding. From Roni at the main office when discussing membership to Jason and Brandon among others on the docks, staff is all very helpful and friendly. They make the experience headache free and do a great job maintaining the fleet of boats. We have had a ton of fun and done some great fishing. I highly recommend Bridge Marina as one of the best ways to get out on the water without a huge investment or work that would come with ownership. Outstanding value and good service.

Brian F.

Joining the Highlands Boating Club/Bridge Marina was best decision my wife and I have made in the past year. The team including Ray the owner, Jason and the new team members Jim and Brandon are awesome. They make every trip a stress free experience. The fleet of boats at the club is exceptional.

Shamiq S.

Easily the best way to begin and indulge in boating while living in Jersey. Captain Ben Bugbee was great at teaching me the basics and helping me get comfortable.

The boat club is awesome, book your boat online and just show up. They will have the boat clean, fueled, ready to go. Take it out, spend a day in Navesink river or sandy Hook. Return the boat and nothing to worry about. No maintenance, cleaning, refueling, etc.

Neal and his crew are awesome and very accommodating. Can't recommend this boating club enough.

Brian C.

I joined Bridge Marina this summer as a member with my father and couldn’t be happier! My primary location is Atlantic Highlands and it’s been a phenomenal experience so far.

Bridge Marina provided an avenue for us to complete our boating safety certification and get training to become comfortable with the many different types of craft available to members. As many other reviews have pointed out, Captain Ben’s on the water training is excellent. He takes his time to explain what we need to learn and how to best understand each boat we would have access too. He didn’t judge us on mistakes, positively nudged us in the right direction, and made it a fun day on the water. I look forward to attending his workshops to continue my training and hang out.

On top of a smooth onboarding, Jason and his crew have taken great care of the craft and provide excellent service to club members and their guests. I look forward to my next outing and hope to be a member for many seasons to come.

Donna M.

First off, from the first phone call to inquire about boat rentals to the time I left there today was just a breath of fresh air. It took me back to the old days when people and companies cared about customers and the experience. I rent boats a few times a year and I wish I knew about the folks at Bridge Marina in Atlantic Highlands, NJ years ago! Mr. Neil Hughes who greeted me and met us at the end of an amazing day on the water has officially gained rockstar status with me and my family. I do not have enough words to express my gratitude to him. His professionalism and courtesy and caring with me and my kids was nothing short of awesome. Thank you, Neil Hughes and you can count on us as new clients.

Jacqlyn A.

Could not be happier with our decision to join Bridge Marina! My husband and I have always been interested in boating, but didn't have much experience other than being passengers. We joined Bridge Mariana about a month ago and it has been fantastic! All the staff is so welcoming and friendly -- especially Jason & Kevin -- and Captain Ben has made us so comfortable out on the water.

We spent hours training with him, learning key elements of the boat, safety, maneuvering, and driving. He showed us the lay of the land of the waters we would be boating in. Ben stays so calm and patient while he's teaching us -- we've learned so much and have had lots of laughs together along the way.

We've taken advantage of the boat clinics to get additional practice docking and not only do we enjoy brushing up on our boating skills, we enjoy spending the time with Captain Ben!

We've already upped our membership level because we have loved it so much and are getting very comfortable out on the water. Highly recommend joining Bridge Marina if you are looking to get into boating!

Christopher P.

I am very happy to have joined the club for the 2023 season. It's a great way to learn and enjoy boating. In addition to enjoying the boats and having an opportunity to go out on the water at our leisure, one thing that has really stood out is the Bridge Marina team. Captain Ben does a terrific job with training and teaching the essentials to boat safely. Jason, Kevin and the rest of the crew at the docks are all awesome and great with assisting us when needed, checking that all the boats are ready to go, and making sure we have a safe and enjoyable experience every time we go out.

Michele A.

Great class experience in the Highlands with Captain Rob Fink. He had real life anecdotes throughout the course to prepare us for the exam at the end. I have a boat license thanks to the captain!