“Folks that have never been on a guided cruise through the Meadowlands will be surprised by what they see and learn,” Gabrielle told me. “Most people are busy driving the highways that crisscross the Meadowlands or living in the communities that surround the area, but they miss the wonderful living ecosystem that exists right around them.”

And a thriving ecosystem it is. The pontoon boat cruise is a great way to view the nesting Osprey that have returned to the Meadowlands. Peregrine Falcons can be seen hunting the marshes and sometimes roosting on the nearby bridges. Breeding Yellow-Crowned Night Herons are a common sight.

If you’re a shorebird fan, you should be running to book a seat on the next cruise. The number of birds at migration time is amazing. And as far as the boat itself goes, if you can imagine sitting on your living room couch eating pretzels and floating through the water that is how comfortable you will feel. Take it from me. I can get seasick on a flat bottom boat on a backyard bluegill pond. These boats are as stable as they come.