Captain Dan and First Mate Vicky officially opened the newest boat in the Classic Boat Rides family Sunday when Atlantic Highlands Mayor Lori Hohenleitner cut the ribbon at the boat’s dock at the Municipal Yacht Harbor.
Noting it is her first ribbon cutting as mayor, and expressing her happiness at being able to cut the ribbon for such good friends, Hohenleitner praised the contributions Capt. Dan and First Mate Vicky and the rest of their crew have already brought to the area with the Navesink Queen, the 100 passenger sternwheeler that offers trips for large groups, private parties and events and business organizations.
The newest boat, the Mariner, which is docked adjacent to the head boats and Sissy’s Restaurant, can accommodate groups of up to 60 passengers and can be chartered for private use for birthdays, weddings, dinners, anniversary celebrations, office parties as well as sightseeing and lighthouse tours. The Mariner has already been chartered by families for burials at sea and was a popular attraction in the Shrewsbury River during the recent Jersey Speed Skiff races in Highlands.
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the Mariner remained open throughout the afternoon for visitors to tour the facilities and sit on the upper deck enjoying the music of Carl Gentry, soloist, guitarist, leader of the Carl Gentry and Band and keyboardist and background singer in Bon Jovi’s acoustic group. He is also a member of Holiday Express but on his own thoroughly mesmerized the visitors, stopping by to congratulate Capt. Dan and tour the boat’s two levels.
The Mariner includes a full bar for adult and children’s beverages and invites those who charter to have their favorite restaurant cater dinners aboard the boat .
The Mariner enables even small groups to book a charter with an option of using either the lower deck or both decks of the craft. Most Thursday evenings, the crew also offers sunset cruises, For further information on dates, times and availability contact Classic Boat Rides at 732-337-9292.
A boater since he was four years old, Capt. Dan is a Bayshore native and a former production director for WRAT as well as a radio DJ. This marks their 20th anniversary in the boating industry with Classic Boat Rides
For more information on the Mariner, the Navesink Queen, or private charters on either boat, both located in the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Harbor, visit classicboatrides.com
Wonderful addition to the town’s harbor. Welcome!
Welcome to our town’s harbor. Wonderful addition to our already interesting and fantastic waterfront.