Halloween on the water.
A sunset costume party, Halloween movie nights and a not-so-scary kids cruise aboard a decked-out Sandbar Social, sailing from The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor, through October 31. Tickets by the seat.
Tickets by the seat · Full bar on board · Costumes encouraged
Kids & families
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30–2:30 PM
“Not So Scary” Kids Cruise
Made for the little ghosts and goblins: two hours on Stone Harbor’s calm back bays aboard our pumpkin-and-cobweb-covered boat. Come in costume!
Drinks & Spooky Seasonal Delights Included
Movie nights, costumes & a haunted happy hour
The rest of the Halloween lineup aboard The Sandbar Social from Stone Harbor. Seats are live: pick a date and buy your tickets in two taps.
Movie night
Halloween Movie Night
Fri, Oct 16 · 6–9 PM
A spooky-season movie on deck under the October sky, from a cozy seat aboard a decked-out Social.
Light Refreshments Included
Movie night
Halloween Movie Night
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30–9:30 PM
The Saturday encore: blankets, a Halloween movie and the bay after dark.
Light Refreshments Included
Costumes encouraged
Spooky Happy Hour
Sat, Oct 24 · 4–6 PM
Happy hour goes haunted as the late-October sun goes down over the back bays.
Drinks & Spooky Seasonal Delights Included
Costumes encouraged
Spooky Sunset Social
Thu, Oct 29 · 6–7:30 PM
Kick off The Reeds’ Haunted Spookeasy with sunset views from the water.
Halloween Specials
Costume party
Sunset Costume Party
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:45–7:15 PM
Costumes on, sun going down. Come dressed up and show it off.
Grown-up edition
Spooky Bar Crawl
Sat, Oct 31 · 3–6 PM
Halloween afternoon, grown-up edition: three hours of spooky-season fun on a fully haunted Social.
Drinks & Spooky Seasonal Delights Included
That’s a wrap on Halloween.
Thanks for sailing with us. Fall cruises keep going: see what’s on the calendar.
See all datesDecked out for fall.
Pumpkins, mums and a full bar on The Sandbar Social. This is the boat you’ll board in Stone Harbor this season.
Plan your holiday party on the water.
Office party, team thank-you, a year-end toast with the people who made it happen: book the whole Sandbar Social for up to 49 guests. Pick your November date in the cruise builder and we’ll take it from there.
Books earlyOffice Holiday Party
Trade the banquet room for the bay. Your whole team on one deck, a full bar, catering on request and sunset over the marsh.
Team Outing & Client Cruise
An afternoon or sunset sail that actually gets people talking. Invoice-friendly, easy to plan, and a story they’ll tell on Monday.
Year-End Celebrations
Milestone birthdays, engagements, family reunions, the year-end toast. The Social does the party so you can be at it.
Book a November date while they’re open.Choose your date, headcount and bar package in the builder and see your price before you book.
Build your party cruiseNot sure yet? Text the captain at (609) 849-3366 or see the boat →
Fall on the bay.
Golden marsh, early sunsets and quieter water. Fall sailings leave The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor through November 9.
Harvest Happy Hours at The Reeds
Monday happy hour on the water: ninety easy minutes on Stone Harbor’s back bays as the marsh turns gold for fall. Pick your Monday:
Sunset Harvest Dinner
A fall harvest dinner served on board, timed for sunset on the back bays.
Dinner, Wine, Beer & Specialty Cocktail Included
Birds & Happy Hour Sunset
Watch shorebirds and ospreys along the marsh as the sky turns, timed for golden hour.
House Wine & Beer Included
Into birding? See birding & nature cruises →
Sold outHarvest Dinner: Steak + Cigars. Next date coming soon.
What are you in the mood for?
Every public cruise, sorted by type. Each one opens the dates on sale for that kind of sailing.
Movie nights, a costume party, a haunted happy hour and a not-so-scary kids cruise. Through October 31.
See dates →Monday happy hours from The Reeds and sunset harvest dinners served on board.
See dates →★★★★★“Captain Joe is a true gentleman and the views are something else. Highly recommend the sunset cruise.”Lisa C. · Google review
See dates →★★★★★“Joe brought the music and the local stories. Best 90 minutes of our Wildwood trip.”Mike D. · Google review
See dates →★★★★★“Beautiful boat, knowledgeable captain. We saw dolphins and ospreys. Don't think twice.”David K. · Google review
See dates →★★★★★“This is what people are looking for when they say they want to get out on the water. Joe and Jill made us feel like family.”Rachel P. · Google review
See dates →The Winter Igloo Cruise is coming back.
Last December a heated igloo on a pontoon took over Wildwood, then FOX29, then everyone's feed. This winter we're doing it again, bigger: two boats, and something new aboard the Sandbar Social that we're keeping under wraps. Dates aren't out yet — the list hears first.
One email when dates open, then the occasional update. See last winter →
Real Reviews From Real Cruises
Live from Google Reviews — verified guests, real trips.
"Captain Joe knew every cove, every great photo spot, and exactly when to anchor for sunset. Felt like our own private yacht. Worth every penny for the bachelorette."
"Brought the dog. Brought the kids. Brought a cooler. Joe brought the music and the local stories. Best 90 minutes of our Wildwood trip."
"Booked direct — saved $90 versus the OTA prices. Crystal-clear communication, easy reschedule when the weather looked iffy, and the sunset was unreal."
"This is what people are looking for when they say they want to 'get out on the water' in Wildwood. Joe and Jill made us feel like family from the moment we stepped on board."
"The food tour was incredible. Three restaurants, no parking hassle, and a private boat ride between each. We're already planning to do it again next summer."
"Booked the fireworks cruise as a surprise for my husband's birthday. Best view in Wildwood — and zero crowds. Captain Joe even brought a bottle of champagne."
"Five-star experience top to bottom. Easy booking, on-time departure, beautiful boat, knowledgeable captain. We saw dolphins and ospreys. Don't think twice."
"Took my mom for her 70th birthday. She still talks about it. Captain Joe is a true gentleman and the views are something else. Highly recommend the sunset cruise."
"Captain Joe knew every cove, every great photo spot, and exactly when to anchor for sunset. Felt like our own private yacht. Worth every penny for the bachelorette."
"Brought the dog. Brought the kids. Brought a cooler. Joe brought the music and the local stories. Best 90 minutes of our Wildwood trip."
"Booked direct — saved $90 versus the OTA prices. Crystal-clear communication, easy reschedule when the weather looked iffy, and the sunset was unreal."
"This is what people are looking for when they say they want to 'get out on the water' in Wildwood. Joe and Jill made us feel like family from the moment we stepped on board."
"The food tour was incredible. Three restaurants, no parking hassle, and a private boat ride between each. We're already planning to do it again next summer."
"Booked the fireworks cruise as a surprise for my husband's birthday. Best view in Wildwood — and zero crowds. Captain Joe even brought a bottle of champagne."
"Five-star experience top to bottom. Easy booking, on-time departure, beautiful boat, knowledgeable captain. We saw dolphins and ospreys. Don't think twice."
"Took my mom for her 70th birthday. She still talks about it. Captain Joe is a true gentleman and the views are something else. Highly recommend the sunset cruise."
What's It Like to Cruise with Sandbar Joe?
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The Local Who Made the Back Bay Famous
Captain Joe Gratz started Sandbar Joe's in June 2022 as Cape May County's one-and-only floating food boat. By 2024, we'd snagged "Best of the Jersey Shore" and become legends for our "Hot Dog Summer" tees.
In 2025 we leveled up — trading food trays for full charter adventures out of Wildwood and Stone Harbor. Deck bosses Jill and Kathy have been with the ship since day one, keeping things tight and the vibes loose.
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Halloween’s Almost Here.
Halloween sailings through October 31, Monday harvest happy hours, and holiday parties for up to 49. Grab seats, or book the whole boat.
See Halloween CruisesPrivate, captain-led pontoon cruises for up to 6, BYOB. Book a Wildwood cruise before Halloween, or get the newsletter and we'll say when May booking opens.
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