Captain
Edward Jarvis

Member since May 2025 New Bern, United States
Background
Former International Business Consultant. Worked in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, China, Ireland, Canada and others. Founded a College of Entrepreneurial Studies. Achieved Full Professor, Founding Director and Executive-in-Residence. Worked with NFL, NHL, NCAA and International Olympic Committees. Former production manager in boating industry and built and designed rowing shells for Adaptive Athletes. Degrees in Psychology, History, Education and International Business and Finance.
Techniques
Purchased a 55 ft. motor yacht and solo explored from Boston to Florida. It became very clear to me that not only did I need significant training but lots of othe ship captains could use professional development.

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New Bern, United States
Background
Former International Business Consultant. Worked in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, China, Ireland, Canada and others. Founded a College of Entrepreneurial Studies. Achieved Full Professor, Founding Director and Executive-in-Residence. Worked with NFL, NHL, NCAA and International Olympic Committees. Former production manager in boating industry and built and designed rowing shells for Adaptive Athletes. Degrees in Psychology, History, Education and International Business and Finance.
Techniques
Purchased a 55 ft. motor yacht and solo explored from Boston to Florida. It became very clear to me that not only did I need significant training but lots of othe ship captains could use professional development.
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New Bern Boat Tours – Pontoon Adventure

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
New Bern
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Excellent
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Delightful trip!
Great comfortable tour!
Great comfortable tour!
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Carol B.
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Boat Tour Review

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr – Weekday Morning Cruise on June 24, 2025
Captain Ed and his wife were friendly, shared fantastic information about New Bern and it’s history. The weather was ridiculously...
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GEORGINA B.
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Great comfortable tour!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr – Weekday Morning Cruise on June 25, 2025
Ed and Donna were amazing hosts. My brother and I felt so comfortable on their boat. We got a history lesson while taking in...
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Doris Y.
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Delightful trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr – Weekday Sunset Cruise on July 10, 2025
Captain Ed and Donna are delightful!  They shared interesting information about New Bern while we toured the river. So glad...
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Jacquelyn S.
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Captain Edward’s and Debbie made my husband 70 birthday spectacular!!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr – Weekend Morning Cruise on July 5, 2025
I highly recommend Captain Edward’s to give you a very humorous and enlightening history of the Neuse and Trenton River....
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Becky B.
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VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr – Weekend Mid-Afternoon on July 4, 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better boat ride in New Bern! Very good experience and very relaxing.
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