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
(10 reviews)
New Bern
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Delightful trip!
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Great comfortable tour!
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Doris Y.
Excellent
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Delightful trip!

VERIFIED   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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Edward’s and Debbie made my husband 70 birthday spectacular!!

VERIFIED   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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Alvin B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Relaxing boat trip

VERIFIED   NEW  1 Hr – Weekday Morning Cruise on July 22, 2025
Boat trip was fun, beautiful and informative.
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Becky B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July boating trip

VERIFIED   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.
Becky B. recommends New Bern Boat Tours – Pontoon Adventure
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Brian S.
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5.0 / 5
Experience:
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July boating trip

VERIFIED   2 Hr – Weekend Sunset Cruise on July 13, 2025
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