Sea Queen VII

I was really excited to get a chance at some east coast stripers but this boat did not deliver. About 12 of us fished using eel and caught a whopping 1 fish. I went on the 7pm-​12am trip and was really disappointed. The gear was really cheap and the handle was nearly coming off… The clicker didn’t work and the gear was pretty worn/​rusted. The mate/​deck hands were fishing with us which sometimes caused tangles… I wished they would have swapped out our bait with fresh bait from time to time instead of fishing with us. I understand they are trying to get limits for us but no one, I mean no one was catching a single thing. We probably went to 7 – 8 spots and none of them produced. Overall, a really boring and lame trip. The reason I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 is due to the fact that Marilyn Jean rejected is because we only had 4 fisherman. I probably would not go with this captain again due to low reviews and low hookup ratio.

This boat is the best in the bay for Striped Bass. Matt & Ryan, the first mates, are friendly and helpful. The captain knows where to find the fish and will be completely honest with you about how the action has been. When the bite hasn’t been stellar he will tell you and vice versa. This boat is also very good for beginning anglers to learn on. I would highly recommend this boat to anyone who is interested in catching fish in the NYC area.

you must be smoking something good huh? because you are making up things or you have mistaken my kiddie party with another party. apparently you had more than 1 complaints about your service. i’m not the only party you had a problem with because your story you made up is ludicrous and mixed up! for crying out loud! i feel sorry for the passengers that board your ship, because you can mistaken adults as children? i had 2 adults and 8 children! what free ticket? i never asked for anything free! you have mistaken that we called and we were late? i never called you, you old fool! the purchase online with your website was done at home that’s how i got a printed copy of the purchase to show you. you made up that i purchased online after you said you would not honor! how would i be able to print the voucher at your boat? you sneaky liar is right! my groupon is expired? you are high on something, the expiration date is valid! i have proof to show!
you are a joke! you should get checked out with the loonies! i have never come across such dirty, lying merchants trying to prove they are honest by filthy lies ! guess what? next life! lmao!!!
good thing on your response, you admitted that you made up the story that the value of the groupon was the lowest value you will honor! i did not accuse you! groupon should sue you for not abiding by the law because your groupon was good for any age, adult or child!!! stop being money hungry to make people overpay. you may have people that accepted your garbage and made up that lowest value applied, but the world is for righteous people, and those who are not should be hung!!! i can swear to it and able to look you in the eye because i am righteous. i feel sorry for you for hiding behind the gutter, but you cannot ever hide behind your own guilt! and conscious! wake up already!

Clean boat with friendly captain and staff. I was down on a rough night last weekend. The crew worried to fill the boat and the captain worked the water top find fish. If your in the bay jump on board!

Fished on the Sea Queen today. While the fishing was slow, it was a great day on the water. Captain Steve and the crew worked very hard to put us on some fish and get em over the rails. Roughly 30 sailed and there were a few keeper fluke and a huge sea bass. We stayed out late for a few extra drifts which was great. All in all the crew was very attentive and fresh bait was plentiful. Spearing, clams, and worms were ready as needed. (Hint — bring your own 4 inch gulp swimming mullets). Tangles were minimal and those who needed rigs got them quickly.
An excellent half-​day trip indeed!

This was a fun day out. The crew if friendly and helpful. Captain Steve is a great guy, who is really good with kids. I took my 6 year old on the boat, and Captain Steve made him feel very special; basically made my son’s day. Only downside is that because I’m a novice fisherman, only caught 1 fish.

2^nd time using the Sea queens 7, I decided to give this vessel a second chance. What a waste of money. Why are the mates fishing and taking the best fishing spots? My line got tangled on one of the mates and he had some wonderful comments like I really hate people. I’m confused, am I not a paying customer? Other Mates would get pissed when the lines would get tangled. Hello, asshole theirs a current do your job with a smile. Similar behavior was experienced on my 1^st voyage. Just an FYI Captian, Groupon will not save your business if your mates don’t learn soft skills. Leaving late because your boat not full and coming back early won’t help your business as well.

We had a wonderful fun time with Sea Queen VII! We are 8 in the group and I was the one who organized our fishing trip. Booked online on the day of fishing but clicked on the wrong time but Capt Steve was very flexible (he allowed us to use our tickets)…I also accidentally took the wrong train going there and got lost. it was past 1:00pm (the boat was ready to sail) but Captain Steve and the crew were very kind to wait for me! Thank you very much for making our 1^st fishing trip very memorable.
plus, FREE Parking! how awesome!

The best boat in the fleet hands down! I’ve been fishing with Captain Steve for going on two, maybe three years! If I’m not surf fishing for bass, 100% chance you’ll see me on Steves boat! I literally fish this boat 1 – 2 times weekly! My wife loves this boat just as much! The mates Matt and Ryan, are the best dudes! I can’t express my gratitude enough for the entire team and regulars that I’ve become friends with! I caught the biggest striper of my life last night, an the run isn’t for a month! At least! You want the bass?! You want a great time?! Captain Steve of the sea queen!

i stopped by the bait shop at the end of the pier on Sunday and asked which boat they recommended and the Sea Queen was one of two. Called Captain Steve later that night to confirm he had space and showed up at 6:20am the next morning for my first fishing charter trip with my father-​in-​law, also a rookie on the water. For a monday morning we had abt 30 – 40 people on board and it never felt crowded. We even had a bunch of young kids on their first trip out.
The boat was one of the larger ones there and while the crew wasnt chipper and cheery, they were SUPER helpful and patient with us as we fumbled with our reels, tangled with other lines as we caught a couple of sea robins.
I was a bit nervous with all the Unilocal reviews abt the crew but they reminded me of good neighborhood guys that were super busy helping everybody. They being said, show them some neighborhood respect and you wont have any problems. The regulars onboard were really helpful (as long as you didnt tangle their lines) and gave great advice. The captain dropped us on huge schools of fish and as soon as the lines went in, fish were being hauled aboard. We had more than a dozen keepers on board ranging from fluke to seabass and even a shark which somebody took home. This was after four or five stops since the boats equipment told us when to move on to newer places. At one stop we pulled 13 fish in 3 minutes. Insane!!!
They provided minnows for bait and the rods were $ 5 to rent complete with sinkers. Overall, it was a great trip and the time flew by so quickly. I might give the other recommended boat a try but id be happy going back on the sea queen where the regulars suggest a night trip for the stripped bass which can come as big as 30lbs and from the photos, they looked enormous!
Bathrooms were clean and servicable and the inside tables clean but why would you go inside on a fishing trip when you only have abt four hours to fish.
Do bring sunscreen, food, drinks, a cooler with ice and an empty pail if you want to bring your fish home otherwise the crew clean and filet the fish for you.
How not to tangle lines? dont cast away from the boat. Just drop the lines straight down and lock the reel when it hits bottom. Too much line drifts to others and a taut line helps you feel the fishes’ bite.
Happy hunting and thank you Sea Queen.

As neophytes, my friend and I had a great time fishing for the first time ever on the Sea Queen VII. With that said, I can’t compare the boat and crew to other local fishing trips, yet.
I called Captain Steve to verify the availability of seats and the trip on ⁷⁄₂₇ for a trip on ⁷⁄₂₈ and then purchased the 2 for $ 35 Groupon deal. He suggested we arrive 30 min prior to departure, we got there closer to 15min. I stopped at Cherry Hill first, the fancy Russian Supermarket on Emmons Ave, to purchase food for my foam cooler.
Broc, an affectionate mate, greeted us at the pier and ushered a young mate to help with our bags on the boat. We found space at the front of the boat, or bow, sat down, tucked our bags under the seat and waited. SQ VII departed at 1pm as promised. Broc collected $ 7 for the rod and tackle which Groupon stated was $ 5. He explained said there’s an additional $ 2 for the tackle (sinker & hook). I actually paid out another $ 1 bc the ocean floor ate my first sinker and hook! The younger mate from earlier came by to place our rods in their respective slots.
At this moment, Jimmy, a regular fishman from the area, smelled the newness on us and began a Fishing 101 lesson. He’s a gruff and amiable character, like Sully from Monsters Inc., who can unnerve you with his deep, rough growls, «Don’t lean your rod on the rail. How can you feel the fish when it bites? No, you are holding it all wrong! You’re gonna knock someone’s eye out w/​your sinker if it keep it swinging like that!» BUT who affectionately said, «Wow, you really got the hang of this quickly! a natural… you’re doing great.» Jim means well and even said so, sensing that my friend was frazzled. I suspected his well-​meaning intentions all along. He wanted us to be safe and have fun and catch fish. Minutes after we departed the young mate came by and gave us another lesson.
4 hours flew by. We laughed, we talked, we enjoyed the great weather and views of Coney’s skyline. I caught 3 «shorts», one being only 1″ shy of the 18″ requirement, and ball of mangled fishing lines and mussels. My friend caught other peoples’ lines. The mates were super patient and untangled each one without any fuss. To her credit, it takes a while to get the hang of holding the rod properly (it’s $ 100 if you lose it) while keeping your thumb on the line, feeling the sinker as it hits the ocean floor, boobing the rod up & down, and reeling potential fish in.
The 85′ boat wasn’t super new or fancy but clean and practical enough for me. The inner cabin had a couple of tables that were occupied most of the time. We waited a few mins for one to clear so we could eat of lunch. The equipment was decent enough to get the job done;although, my line was a bit tangled on the reel so perhaps it needed changing out.
We tipped the crew on our way out with no ill feelings having lost the «pot» for the day.
While the fluke evaded us that day, my inner fisherwoman was born.

I went on 7÷28÷2015 on the 1:00 to 5:00 trip. It was great. People caught ribbons, flukes, string rays, sand sharks, and sea bass. A couple people also caught clams, believe it or not. Highly recommend it.

I’m very surprised to read all these negative reviews for this particular boat. First and foremost, they provide FREE PARKING — that automatically earns them three stars for those not familiar with the gridlock ridden horrors of Emmons Ave. The Sea Queen VII is a larger-​sized boat compared to other vessels docked on the bay, so rest assured she holds up very well against the larger swells the Atlantic can deliver. It holds 60+ people comfortably with room to spare. The ticket price is a flat $ 30 during day and $ 45 at night, which includes a rod and bait (another star added). That is a steal as most of the other boats charge $ 45 — $ 55 for day fishing and higher rates for night fishing (plus an additional $ 5 — $ 10 dollars for a rod rental /​bait). The mates/​crew vary between day and night shifts, but are noticeably very friendly and eager to assist when needed (line tangles, baiting, landing a fish) and do work for tips. As someone who grew up in the area and has been on quite a few party boats, this ship is one of the best — mainly because they have a separate bathroom for both men and women. The restrooms are not only clean and have your basic amenities (soap and toilet paper) but the toilets actually flush (another star added)! This is rarity if you’re not familiar with party boat fishing, a real luxury when you’re fishing for prolonged hours with 60+ people consuming lots of beer (a requirement if fishing with your wife). While they do sell food, drinks on the boat, I suggest you stock a cooler and bring it aboard. There is no carry-​on fee and «moderate beer consumption» is openly welcomed. The Captain (Steve), whom I was fortunate to fish alongside this past weekend, is both friendly and knowledgeable of the sport. He goes by the book, which is something I greatly appreciate. He has been running this particular boat for over a decade and knows where all the secret fishing spots are hidden (wrecks, reef and channels). In fact, we landed — stripers, sea bass, fluke and bluefish all in one evening trip. They use top of the line bait and the rental rods are in decent condition. As the boat left a little behind schedule, Captain Steve even gave us extra time on the water. I have to say, if you plan on fishing on party boat departing from Sheepshead Bay, this should be your first choice.
The icing on the cake was that I actually landed the pool winning fish for this particular trip, cash prize baby! Hope to see you on board.

Worst experience ever. They post a deal on groupon, but then only answer their phones if they don’t have enough cash customers that day. When I got to the boat the lady was really rude, arguing with me abou whether or not I tried making a reservation. On top of that they happen to have the slowest boat on those piers. I cancelled my reservation right there and then, and got on the boat right next to it, where they were more than happy to honor that same low price we would’ve had if they let us on the boat. I wouldn’t recommend these people to anyone, it was definitely not a pleasant experience at all.

Worst customer service ever!
Before boarding the boat, a woman, who apparently thought was the freaking captain of the boat, gave my boyfriend and I so much sarcasm as to why we didn’t make a phone reservation instead of helping us, that it became sickening. She yelled at my boyfriend and I and told us to stand by a railing until they got all «paying» customers on first. We got a groupon.
Apparently groupons aren’t money??!
Atrocious, Sea Queen.

Bought a Groupon for 4. Instructions state to call or text Captain Steve for weekend reservations, however I was unable to reach him after multiple texts or voicemails 1 wk prior to intended trip. I would recommend you call for a reservation prior to purchasing any deals, or just pay full price to avoid the inconvenience. Groupon gave me a refund so no harm done.

Great fishing charter boat!!! The crew is so helpful & friendly & take care of literally everything! They even filet the fish for you if/​when you catch something! The boat definitely leaves right on time so it’s vital you are on time otherwise you will be left at the dock! The awesome thing about this charter boat is that there is free parking in a lot right off of Duly Ave across from where the boat is docked. I went with six other people & they had seven poles reserved for us on the starboard side of the boat. As soon as we left the dock, the crewmen came around & gave us all our bait & answered any questions anyone may have had. As soon as we reached our first destination, the captain said, «Drop your lines!» and the fun began! The captain definitely know where the fish are biting & people caught fish each time we moved locations. I didn’t catch anything personally except some mussels with barnacles lol but my friend caught two fluke, although they were a little shy of the necessary length for a keeper. My principal actually caught the keeper out of our group & he gave it to me to take home & have for dinner. The crewman expertly prepared it for us into nice filets & with salt, pepper, lemon slices, & a little bit of Adobo on bake for about 15 minutes made for an awesome dinner with spaghetti squash, zucchini, & French green beans sautéed in olive oil & freshly minced garlic. I can’t wait to go again! For $ 35 + $ 5 for the pool, it was a a lot of fun & really reasonable & a perfect amount of time: 1−5pm. I think I want to go out at night next time because the view of Coney Island was really nice & at night I bet it’s stunning with all the lights.

First time fishing on a boat and the expectations were high, cooler was full of alcohol and the weather was nearly perfect.
At Sheepshead Bay, there are a large number of day/​night fishing expeditions that you can embark upon. The Sea Queen offers 3 different trips 7 AM — 12 PM, 1 PM — 5 PM and 7 PM — 12 AM. Some of my family/​friends decided to take a chance and we all went on the earliest voyage. The captain allows you to bring a cooler aboard the boat and alcoholic beverages are permitted (preferably canned beer). There is also food available where you can purchase refreshments and other snacks (hot dogs, chips, etc.) can be purchased. Beer is also sold, Budweiser’s are $ 4 and Corona’s are $ 6 so it’s best to bring your own stocks.
The boat was fairly packed at 7 AM but there was still ample room to move around. The rig and gear that are provided by the crew is pretty crappy. My reel would get tangled every so often unless I placed by thumb while the line was being drawn out. The handle was almost ready to fall off, thank got i didn’t hook a 10 – 20 lb. fish. The route that the boat tours wasn’t so hot either. I got a few bites at the first stop but no real action after that. First, the boat went offshore from Manhattan Beach stopping twice, and then made its way to Sandy Hook. The amount of time I spent fishing versus the boat actually getting out to specific locations, it felt more like a Circleline cruise than a fishing boat.
A few people caught some fluke that were keepers but anything under 19 inches had to be thrown back by regulation. My catch of the day, a behemoth blackfish, roughly 7 inches long. People’s lines were getting tangled and snagged by the rocks or by each other. A decent first fishing trip and it was an enjoyable experience but I wouldn’t go on a day trip with this boat again.

Had the best birthday fishing trip on the Sea Queen VII!
Tickets are easy to purchase online– they sail three times a day; 7−12pm, 1−5pm, 7−12am. They provide everything you need to catch fish. You can bring coolers aboard, but drinks/​beers must be in cans.
We did the night trip as a group of 5 hoping to catch stripers/​fluke/​porgy. Almost all of us came home with huge fish, and the one who didn’t wasn’t really trying that hard anyway. :)
The boat was huge, nice and clean. They have snacks and drinks available on board– nothing fancy, but it’ll do the trick if you made a mad dash from work and forgot to pick up dinner for the road. Bring cash!
The crew were all friendly, knowledgable and patient. We loved them, especially Max and DJ. Bring extra cash for these guys ’cause they are working hard.
We had so much fun we wanted to go back as soon as we got off the boat! Guess we have to wait for next weekend…

So, a pirate’s life might not be exactly what you’re looking for, especially with the looting and booty… but! The Sea Queen VII will get you some fish if you’re lucky!
Brought to this ship by a Living Social deal, I decided it was about time to figure out if I was a fisherwoman or not and, of course, I brought my partner in crime with me! For $ 35, we both were hooked up (haha!) with fishing rods (giving on a first come, first serve basis), rigs, and bait. We were given basic instructions on how to capture our deadliest catch and were monitored from 1−5PM by the crew. Departed and docked strictly on time. A girl even mentioned her boyfriend wasn’t boarded yet, and they told her, «1:00PM we sail» and that was the end of that. Luckily he made it on and no one had to swim out after the boat!
Captain Steve re-​positioned the boat about 5 – 6 times during our afternoon catch to alternate fishing underneath the boat due to the currents. Since it rained pretty heavily the night before our trip, only about a hand full of us caught fluke that were acceptable to be brought home.
Regardless of the catch, I really had a wonderful time! My beau caught a 20 in fluke, and the crew offers to fully gut and filet your fish before docking back onto the pier! We gave a nice tip and were thrilled to have a fresh dinner that night!
Clean boat with clean restrooms and stocked with water for $ 2.00; you can bring your own booze! If I knew this before, I would have packed a cooler like many of our counterparts. They put the radio on because «the fish like the music» and are the most knowledgable bunch of guys I’ve ever met!
We will be visiting again before the summer is through!