Queen Mary Party Fishing Boat & Charters Reviews Summary

Crew and Service

Pros:

• "The mates were attentive to the group, always there to untangle lines, retie rigs or take fish off the hook."
• "The crew ere knowledgeable and helpful and asked me if i needed assistance when tying hooks!"
• "The crew couldn’t have been nicer and it was a really wonderful experience."
• "The mates were patient and great with the kids."
• "Captain Dave and his crew were phenomenal."
• "Great Customer Service! This boat has a Captain & Crew who's mission is to provide the best fishing experience they can provide."
• "The staff Eric and Cole were more than generous with their attentiveness and assistance."

Cons:

• "Captain, time to think about who is assisting your customers."
• "Although I did feel bad for him and the one other mate for 50 people on the boat. People constantly yelling 'mate!'"
• "Also the crew spent more time fishing than helping."
• "The staff was fantastic and helpful but all over the place instead of having certain areas to stay and help."
• "The floor guy with the tattoos was super rude as can be."
• "Was scammed by two men who worked there. Both of which attempted to make me pay the fee to each of them rather than one. When I addressed them they were rude, uncompromising and could care less about my experience there."
• "The trip really left a sour taste in my mouth due to the unprofessionalism of one of the mates."

Boat and Equipment

Pros:

• "The rod I rented on board was high quality and when I had a problem with the reel at one point, they immediately replaced it with a new rod and reel."
• "The boat was clean."
• "Boat is clean with soap and water in the rest rooms."
• "It’s a clean vessel. You’ll notice why at the end of the trip — the crew meticulously scrubs everything down."
• "The boat was very clean and the staff was very helpful."
• "The Queen Mary is clean, and made for a wonderful experience."
• "The boat was beautiful and clean!"

Cons:

• "Website says they charge 4 bucks to replace a rig you lost but they charged 10 on the boat."
• "We were also charged for lures lost at sea and when we were catching fish the captain decides to move to a better location and we spend 30-45 minutes traveling?"
• "Boat moved way to much might get 2 casts."
• "Boat moved way to much might get 2 casts, the supplied rods are junk, all but 1 mate where rude."
• "They say fishing is 69.00 Dollars which is fine. The only thing is they charge you to rent there fishing poles 12.00 dollars."
• "It was difficult casting without hitting someone else’s rod or crossing over one to three lines and ending up getting caught on someone’s line or hook."
• "This captain may be good for his clients but is a poor boats man to fellow boaters."

Fishing Experience

Pros:

• "A captain that’s willing to do whatever it takes to put you on fish."
• "WE ALL WENT HOME WITH FISH!"
• "Absolute best fishing experience!"
• "These guys will put you on fish!!"
• "Everyone got 8 or more."
• "We caught 86 fish just between the 3 of us with around 20 fish we decided to keep to eat."
• "We caught tons of blues."

Cons:

• "However, we paid $115 for a full days trip and didn’t get our moneys worth."
• "Not many fish caught today but we will be back for sure!!"
• "Awful experience."
• "We will never go back to Point Pleasant again and fish the queen mary."
• "We just got back from a trip today. August 12, at around 2 pm on the day trip. THE WORST EXPERIENCE ON A FISHING CHARTER EVER."
• "It was the was the worst experience we ever had."
• "We booked this boat Sept 20 for $85 for SPECIAL TRIP for BONITO, ALBIES, MAHI MAHI. We ended catching cocktail bluefish not big blue. No bonito, No albies & No mahi mahi caught."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "People are nice the captain was nice we had some difficulties getting our Groupon in and they were very patient with us."
• "The boat wasn't crowded either, and I think that's a BIG plus in their favor."
• "Caught them on topwater plugs, which doesn't get any better."
• "Clean boat, easy run in/out of the inlet (spend more time fishing and not waiting for the rt35 bridge), great price (for the Afternoon Special), decent gear, plenty of bait, and a great attitude."
• "For First Timers, this is the best Fishing experience one can get."
• "Great service, really nice crew.... dave thank you for your help and kindness."
• "Love it... I ever got beautiful pictures and had a beautiful time thank you I hope you enjoy yourself too."

Cons:

• "We will never go back to Point Pleasant again and fish the queen mary."
• "It was just pricey for what you get?"
• "It just may not be for a typical family at $250+ extra fees?"
• "Stay away from these people and go somewhere else! Unless you like being robbed and mistreated."
• "Won't ever go back."
• "When I called to see about going out another time or possibly getting a refund the person said 'tough luck' and hung up the phone."
• "This trip came highly recommended but ended up being a disappointment due to his attitude, unprofessionalism and the tone he took with me and my father."