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NewYork Media Tours
A little further up the dock you’ll see the boats of the“NEW
YORK MEDIA BOAT company, looking like something the
Navy Sealsmight use but are there to take you on an exciting
adventure sightseeing tour of the city. The powerful 24 foot
boats are quite fast but the aim is not a thrill ride where
you have to hang on to feel comfortable. The boats can
reach speeds of 25-30 knots conditions permitting which
allows passengers visit some 40 sights around the local
waterways, with stops for photo opportunities within the
90 minute tours. They only take six passengers per boat so
everybody has a seat and never feels crowded. Life jackets
are provided and wind/waterproof pants and jackets are
available for everyone aboard. The Captains, Bjoern, Eric,
Ken, Joel and Matt are all Coast Guard certified to operate
these boats and all have licenses, skills and experiences far
beyond anything that might be needed or that we have
space to enumerate.
NewYork Media Tours.
Liberty Landing Marine Store
Through the gate at the top of the gangplank directly
in front of you is the fully stocked marine center for all
your boating needs. They have everything to outfit
your boat as well as your crew, even a replacement for
that elusive bolt you dropped overboard or in the bilge.
Apparel and accessories, safety and cleaning products,
spares, flares, you name it, all just up the dock from your
boat. If you have any questions call or visit manager
Ivan Garcia or his associate Irene, they are thoroughly
knowledgeable about the stock, and a wide range of
other boating products. I got my new topsiders there
opening day, my wife looked at the old ones I was
wearing and insisted.
Maritime Parc
Right down the hall from the Marine
Center, in the same unique octagonal
shaped building, is an upscale restaurant
and event space, Maritime Parc. Executive
Chef and owner Chris Siversen toldme they
bring “food and service like that of the “W”
hotels of Manhattan” to Liberty Landing.
One step inside and you know these guys
are serious about bringing the style and
sophisticationof NYCity to Jersey City. Look
for a menu emphasizing seafood and fresh
produce from local sustainable farms and a
clean, open, nautically inspired decorating
theme featuring natural materials with a
large casual outdoor dining space over
looking the marina. There’s nothing I enjoy
more than good food and drink sitting
outside on a nice day with a view of my
boat. They will even provide you with
gourmet take out if want eat on your boat
for a true Dock-n-Dine experience.
Chris Siversen