Captain
James Samson

Member since April 2025 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
I have been in the maritime industry since 2013, where I started my journey renting boats to people in Lake Tahoe. From there, I joined their parasail crew. A year or so later, I went across the dock, and started working for the Safari Rose, an 80 foot 80 ton sight seeing vessel. Started as the bartender, worked my way up to chief mate, until i finally had enough time and experience to become captain. A few years later, in February of 2020, I moved to Maui to begin logging hours to upgrade from Inland to Near Coastal. After almost two years, I was given an opportunity back in my home state of Virginia to work fort the association of Maryland Pilots. After have been away from home for so long, I jumped at the opportunity! My experiences taught me more than I ever could have imagined. My expertise lies in customer service, management, communication, boat handling, punctuality, and efficiency.
Techniques
Sightseeing, grilling, swimming, listening to music with a cool breeze, celebrating occasions, watching sunset.

Hey, I'm Captain James Samson

Virginia Beach, United States
Background
I have been in the maritime industry since 2013, where I started my journey renting boats to people in Lake Tahoe. From there, I joined their parasail crew. A year or so later, I went across the dock, and started working for the Safari Rose, an 80 foot 80 ton sight seeing vessel. Started as the bartender, worked my way up to chief mate, until i finally had enough time and experience to become captain. A few years later, in February of 2020, I moved to Maui to begin logging hours to upgrade from Inland to Near Coastal. After almost two years, I was given an opportunity back in my home state of Virginia to work fort the association of Maryland Pilots. After have been away from home for so long, I jumped at the opportunity! My experiences taught me more than I ever could have imagined. My expertise lies in customer service, management, communication, boat handling, punctuality, and efficiency.
Techniques
Sightseeing, grilling, swimming, listening to music with a cool breeze, celebrating occasions, watching sunset.
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Karin F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 5, 2025
The charter operator canceled 48 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  June 7, 2025
The charter operator canceled 17 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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