About Neal
“Dependable, Conscientious Boat Operator with 20 years of experience. 100 ton Near Coastal Master with Commercial Assist Towing Endorsement License. Seasoned Business Executive. Skills ● 1000 plus days at the helm - Inland and Near Coastal ● Knowledge of Chart Reading, Navigation and Vessel Software ● Excellent Communication, Social, Business Development and Management Skills ● Solid vessel maintenance and mechanical skills ● Knowledge of Coast Guard safety procedures and Emergency Drills. ● Exceptional management and leadership skills Personal Highlights ● Dependable, Punctual, hard-working, flexible, energetic, independent worker ● Receptive to feedback ● Proficient trouble shooter ● Experienced people and process manager ● Detailed oriented ● Exceptional physical condition ● Customer service oriented License and Certifications ● 100 ton master ● Commercial Assist Towing ● TWIC Card ● First Aid/ CPR ● Recent DOT/USCG Drug/Alcohol Test”
Aboard since 2021
From Islip Terrace, NY
Reviews of Neal (68)
- Judy
- VictorVictor
Wonderful experience! Boat was super clean and comfortable, Captain Neal, and Jake went above and beyond to ensure all of us were comfortable and having an enjoyable time!
The day was incredible!
I highly recommend this boat and Captain Neal.
We would definitely book with Neal again! - MichaelMichael★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 13th
Captain Neal and his crew were very accommodating . The boat was very clean .Our group enjoyed our time. We will definitely booking with them again !!!
- LumyLumy
The trip was great! Our family definitely enjoyed this experience and we’d do it again in a heartbeat! We had toddlers in our party and even they absolutely loved it. We had so much fun!
- HeatherHeather
Boat was great for a group! The lower area seats about 8, and then you can fit a few more people in the upper area by the captain. Boat was clean, had a bathroom and kitchen, and easy to find in the Bay Shore Marina.
- LauraLaura
We had the best time! The boat was beautiful, and perfect for our group of 8. Neal and Jake were great - I would definitely book again!
- SaraSara
We had the best time with Neal and first mate. They are both great.
The boat is super clean and in great condition.
We will definitely come back. - shellyshelly
Booked Neal’s beautiful boat to host my daughter’s sweet 16 party and when I tell you we had an awesome time, I mean, it was AWESOME! He is hospitable, accommodating and super cool! I’m booking again. He’s my go to captain!
- KaitlynKaitlyn
Neal was great! Easy booking and over all great trip. My group and I had an amazing time. Will definitely be booking again!
- Terri-ann
- ChristinaChristina
Capt. Neal and Jake were awesome! We had such a great time, he knew all the spots and gave great recommendations!! The boat is super clean and comfortable! My friends and I had a great time!! Highly recommend!
- GiovannaGiovanna★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 30th
Neal was the BEST. My group and I had the best time celebrating my fiancées birthday and he made sure we hit all of the stops we had hoped for and was just an overall great time. Could not have asked for a better day. Can’t wait until next years charter!
- SaraSara★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 14th
Neal is simple great.
I recommend him and his boat to everyone. - JaniceJanice★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 28th
Captain Neil is just great !!!
- JanineJanine
Perfect boat for a family cruise.
- LisaLisa★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 26th
He and his wife were actually fun to work with... great people... so happy they enjoyed themselves so much... gave a 5 star review, and shared pics with us...
- EdenEden
Neal and the first mate were great! The boat was neat, well kept, and spacious. We had a great time!
- PadamPadam
Neal and Jake were great hosts. They were knowledgeable, welcoming, and joyful. The boat was pristine, and we had a wonderful time cruising Fire Island. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a wonderful boating experience.
For context, we rented a boat from 12 - 4 PM, and they were gracious enough to move the time to 5 - 9 PM.
- AnekiaAnekia
This charter was amazing! Neal and Jake were so attentive and very determined to ensure my guest and myself a great time on the water. This was a great experience and will book again for future charters!
- KateKate★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 27th
Had an awesome time with the captains!went above and beyond to give us a great experience. Thank you so much!
- JuliannaJulianna
Neal was the BEST! The boat was beautiful! Will definitely book him again for the future! 100% Recommend
- PaulPaul
We had a great day out with Neal and the crew. Weather was perfect, boat was perfect and desire of Neal to make sure our family had a great time was perfect.
- JanineJanine★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 18th
I wanted to do something special for my dad for Father's Day. Captain Neal and First Mate Jake were awesome. Our whole group had a wonderful four-hour cruise. My kids loved the brand new floating mat and jumping and playing off the back of this terrific, sturdy, comfortable boat. Don't hesitate to book Captain Neal. Just wonderful.
- RandyRandy
Next time please provide more ice, we ran out. Great boat and great crew.
- LumyLumy★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 17th
Captain Neal was the best! Very fun, respectful and helpful. At every point of the trip the crew was attentive and accommodating. They made our trip enjoyable and so much better, thank you!
- stevesteve
Had a special occasion and couldn’t have handled better. Highly recommend
- LorenaLorena
The experience was amazing. Neil and his mate went above and beyond on my birthday trip. I would recommend this boat to my friends, the service is fully equipped with all you need.
- MariaMaria
Neal and his first Mate were great. They made my friends and I feel comfortable and made our experience great for the short time we were on the boat. Although we couldn’t get off the boat to swim it was a relaxing evening filled with laughter and sun. I would highly recommend Neal and boat Sisu for your next charter experience.
- AshleyAshley
Neil & Jake were the perfect duo. They were so kind and the Sisu was perfect for my girls and I. So clean and fit everyone comfortably. We were all so impressed and had an absolute blast! Would most definitely love to book with Neil again.
- EveEve
Our whole family loved this trip. Beautiful boat, fun experience for many different aged kids and really nice crew! Very highly recommend.
- LorenaLorena
Neal and his first mate jake were awesome. They were extreamy friendly and super professional. They made suggestions for us as to where to go that were fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for a better time. The boat was well maintained and had a lot of extras such as paddle board, swim mat, kayak and other swim toys. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to charter a boat!!!
- HeatherHeather★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jul. 09th
Neal was great! Very communicative before the trip. Easygoing about our itinerary and willing to change things up as needed. Will book him again in the future!
- TheresaTheresa★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 stars (4/5)Jul. 16th
- StephenStephen
Neal and his son were great. The boat was very nice and clean and the service was top notch. thanks Neal for a great day on the water.
- BeckyBecky
Neal is the best ! We love him and we had great time for my son’s birthday party!
- SuzanneSuzanne
We had one of the most spectacular days when we cruised the Long Island Sound. Neal was terrific. We came from NYC, and the trains were easy to navigate. Neal accommodated our boating request, cruising to Saltaire and the surrounding area. We definitely will return.
- MatthewMatthew
If you're in search of the perfect aquatic escapade, look no further than Neal and Jake. My recent experience with this exceptional boat rental service has left me and my group utterly enchanted and eager to return for another trip. They were accommodating, welcoming, informative, and friendly. They made our trip 3 hour ride amazing and unforgettable.
- WilliamWilliam
Neal and the boat was awesome!! Had such a great time had to extend my trip. looking forward to do it again soon!
Thanks Neal! - ReginaRegina★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 06th
Captain Neal was amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure we felt well taken care of.
- ChuckChuck
The post, Neal and first mate were great. We fit 10 family members comfortably. Everything promised about the boat and our day were as advertised. We were even picked up at a dock more convenient for us and we were dropped off in Ocean Beach to spend the rest of the day. You should not have any hesitation about signing on with Neal.
Chuck - CarolinaCarolina
Excellent!! Everything was great. We had a great time. Amazing experience. Neil was very helpful with the booking process. Always answer my questions right away. The boat is beautiful and clean. Will definitely book again. Thank you so much for such a good time.
- KrystlelynKrystlelyn★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 19th
We felt very safe and loved all the information Capt. Neal provided. Highly recommend sailing with him!
- JaniceJanice
The yacht was totally as described. Clean & stocked . Had a wonderful time on the water, enjoyed the sunset & music ..can’t wait to book again!
- GiovannaGiovanna
Boat was clean, spacious and a super fun time! There’s Bluetooth to connect to the sound system to really make your charter your own.
- MichaelMichael
The boat was well equipped, clean and super sea worthy .
- JenniferJennifer
Captain Neal was amazing! He was so helpful throughout the booking process, helped to set our itinerary and it turns out he’s also a great DJ :notes:! Both Captain Neal and First Mate Jake made this a day our family will remember for a lifetime! Thank you both we will definitely be back!!
- CarynCaryn
This was a super friendly father and son team. We had a wonderful time with them, and the boat was absolutely beautiful.
- Bruna
- CaitlinCaitlin★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 17th
Super nice and attentive to what our group wanted to do!
- IanIan
Neal and Jake! We had an excellent day out as a family
- SarahSarah
We had the best time with Captain Neal and Jake! They took great care of us and let us see all parts of the island and were accommodating to our every need. Cannot recommend them enough!
- TasniaTasnia
Neal and Jacob were great. They really were so understanding and fun even though our group was a handful. I would 100% recommend!
- AriannaArianna
Such a great time celebrating my husband's 30th birthday! The boat is so nice, super clean and the Neal + team were fantastic! Would definitely book again.
- KevinKevin
Neal & Jacob were the best of the best! To notch class acts and fulfilled my expectations to the fullest! Highly recommend and will be back for more! I proposed to my fiancé on the boat and they went above and beyond to accommodate and take photos and alll. Had a little mishap on my own end with my fiancé getting sick and cancellation, and Neal did everything in his power to help during the process. Gentlemen and a pleasure.
- DorynDoryn
Neil and Jake were wonderful and the boat is absolutely beautiful! Will be using them again and spreading the word!
- AmandaAmanda
Neal and his son was the best boat crew we could’ve ask for. They we’re kind and made us feel right at home. Their motto this is our space enjoy all the amenities. Anything they can do to make us more comfortable just let us know. Their boat is beautiful and was perfect for our small birthday celebration. They gave us plenty of options on destinations and was super kind. We’d highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed. We look forward to returning for another amazing experience.
- JenniferJennifer★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 26th
Captain Neal was amazing! He was so helpful through the booking process, helping to decide on our itinerary but turns out he’s also a great DJ 🎶 Both Captain Neal and First Mate Jake made this a day out family will Denver for a lifetime! Thank you both we will definitely be back!!
- MarcelaMarcela
Excellent experience chartering Neal’s boat. The boat was perfect for the six of us girls to enjoy the afternoon on the water. Plenty of space, clean and super comfortable. Neal was a wonderful host and captain. He catered to our wants and was super professional, patient and welcoming. Highly recommend!
- MichaelMichael
My family and I had the best day of the summer on the boat. The captain and first mate made it such an enjoyable afternoon. The expectations were high going into and it was even better than that. The cleanliness, the safety and just the friendly atmosphere made for an incredible day!!
- TylerTyler★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)May. 21st
Neal was awesome. Great captain highly recommend.
- JenniferJennifer
Captain Neal and his son Jake gave us an excellent time on their boat!!!! Would definitely recommend
- NickNick
I cannot say anything but amazing things about Neil (Captain) and Jacob (first mate). We booked a trip and had just an amazing time. We will 100% book Neil again. Thanks so much for an amazing time.
- suzannesuzanne★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 25th
- JustinJustin
The team was great! Customer service was outstanding, as was the boat. Highly recommend.
- PamelaPamela★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Aug. 25th
Captain Neal was great. Easy going and competent. Especially good with our 4 year old grandson.
- MarisaMarisa★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Sep. 04th
Neal is a great captain! He was very friendly and funny. He knew where to take us and made great recommendations. He by far has the best boat and amenities in comparison to the others on boatsetter. Highly recommend booking him. I plan ti again in the future!
- JenniferJennifer
Will definitely be back. Had a great day. So relaxing. Neal was very accommodating.
- MarisaMarisa
The boat was extremely clean and well kept. You can tell Neal cares about the cleanliness and overall care of his boat.