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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Crystal M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best memory of the trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr โ€“ Weekend Sunset Cruise on September 20, 2025
Captain Ed and his sidekick Donna were very accommodating and felt like family within minutes.ย  Ed is very knowledgeable of...
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Allyson R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Relaxing morning

VERIFIED   1 Hr โ€“ Weekday Morning Cruise on July 24, 2025
We did a morning trip with Captain Ed and Donna.ย  It was only my husband and I so we enjoyed having the space to ourselves...
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Sufiyah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a blast

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr โ€“ Weekend Morning Cruise on September 7, 2025
I went to the tour with a group of friends and we had a great time . Captain Ed was very friendly and knowledgeable, Donna...
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Beverly G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and overall experience

VERIFIED   2 Hr โ€“ Weekend Sunset Cruise on August 8, 2025
We booked this trip to hear the concert from the water. It did not disappoint! The captain and crew were fabulous and gave...
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Jan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr โ€“ Weekday Sunset Cruise on September 25, 2025
Wonderful ride, beautiful scenery, interesting history, personable captain!
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