Totally Tubular Watersports Ocean City NJ: First-Timer Guide

First time on a tow boat in Ocean City? Totally Tubular is the independently owned watersports shop OCNJ Watersports still points people to for tubing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing. Dock is at 320 Bay Ave. Call them at 609-736-0286. Here is what a first visit actually looks like.

What you can book

Their main private charter mixes tubing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing on one trip. Up to six people. Charter lengths run 1, 1.5, 2, or 3 hours, so you can start short if the kids are new to the water. They also run a banana boat ride (ages 6+, about 45 minutes total, up to six) and a one-hour sunset boat cruise for up to six.

What to bring

• Swimsuit and a dry change of clothes
• Towel and sunscreen (bay sun sneaks up fast)
• Secure sunglasses or a strap if you wear them on the tube
• Phone in a dry bag or left in the car
• Cash or card for tips if you want to leave one

Life jackets are part of the operation. You do not need your own ski or board for a first charter. Totally Tubular is tow sports and boat rides, not parasailing or jet skis.

How a first charter usually goes

Show up a few minutes early at 320 Bay Ave so the crew can fit vests and walk through the plan. Tell the captain who is brand new. Tubing is the easy on-ramp for mixed ages. Wakeboarding or waterskiing comes next when someone wants a pull. Larger parties book multiple boats rather than cramming past six on one.

Where this sits next to other OCNJ brands

Totally Tubular is its own shop at 320 Bay. Beachy Tiki, Shark Bait, and the Aqua Park dock at 228 Bay Ave. The Yard is indoor/outdoor kids adventure at 741 West Ave. If you want a chill bay cruise instead of a tow, start with Beachy Tiki. If the kids want to fish, book Shark Bait. For a rainy-day indoor plan, use The Yard.

Book it

Check live availability and book on totallytubularwatersports.com, or call 609-736-0286. Browse everything under the OCNJ Watersports umbrella at ocnjwatersports.com.